MAESTRO STARS ACADEMY

Ms. Lin is a visionary leader in education, integrating arts and STEM into a world-class curriculum. As the Founder of Maestro Stars Academy, She transformed her elite conservatory training and music portfolio program into a leading STEAM academy dedicated to developing well-rounded students. Accepted as the top-ranked pianist at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, she graduated at the top of her class and won the National Pearl River Piano Competition. She later joined the Conservatory and Opera Center as faculty and was invited to The Juilliard School as a visiting scholar. She holds dual master’s degrees in Piano Performance, Collaborative Piano, and Curriculum Design & Educational Management. With over 25 years of teaching experience across K–12 and higher education, Ms. Lin has mentored award-winning students and helped many gain admission to top universities. She is dedicated to advancing arts education through visionary leadership and academic excellence. As an international event organizer, she has led concert tours in collaboration with Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford, and produced a landmark event at SAP Center featuring President Bill Clinton for an audience of 20,000. Her leadership continues to position Maestro Stars Academy at the forefront of global education.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soprano Ms. Natalie holds a Master of Music in Vocal Arts from USC’s Thornton School of Music. A finalist in major international competitions, she has received awards from the Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions, Lauritz Melchior International Wagner Competition, and Meistersinger von Nürnberg. An accomplished performer, Ms. Natalie has appeared in leading operatic roles and recently created and performed St. Martin in The Garden by Matthew Owens with Goat Hall Chamber Opera. As a vocal performance coach in Silicon Valley, Natalie prepares students for competitions, auditions, and charity concerts. Her students have earned Gold and Excellence Awards at the Berkeley Junior Bach Festival, Protégé Competition, and Disney Heritage Festival.

 

 

Tony Award-winning baritone Mr. Eugene has starred in leading roles in Die Fledermaus, Hansel and Gretel, Il Trovatore, The Marriage of Figaro, Carmen, and Falstaff as a Resident Artist with Opera San José. Named Resident Artist Emeritus in 2024, his collaboration with Michael Tilson Thomas led to national tours, a PBS recording, and releases on DVD by EMI Classics and Netflix. As head coach of Maestro Stars' musical theatre team, Mr. Eugene has led students to top U.S. competitions, earning awards in solo, duet, and monologue categories. Under his mentorship, performers thrive on national and international stages, showcasing exceptional artistry and technique.

 

Ms. Olga has captivated audiences across renowned opera houses, including the Bolshoi Opera, Stanislavsky Opera Theater, Hawaii Opera Theater, San Francisco Lyric Opera, West Bay Opera, and Illinois Opera Theater. A dedicated educator, Ms. Olga has guided students to top awards in national and international competitions. As a member of the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) and National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), she provides students with access to the testing system and extensive performance opportunities. At Maestro Stars, she teaches Level 7-8 vocal, preparing students from early-advanced to advanced levels and coaching them for solo and duet competitions, instilling both technical excellence and a love for performance.

 

Dr. Annie has led students to top national awards in musical theatre competitions, excelling in solo singing and acting/monologues. A dynamic performer & educator, she empowers students with expertise in vocal performance, music direction, and stagecraft, fostering both technical excellence and expressive depth. A National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) finalist, Dr. Annie has directed young performers in vibrant, collaborative showcases. Her academic background further refines her approach—an M.S. from UC Santa Cruz honed her skills in musical storytelling and performance direction, while a Ph.D. in Pathology deepened her expertise in vocal health and physiology. She is deeply committed to guiding more students to success in national-level competitions and professional stages.

 

 

Ms. Mahsheed is an accomplished mezzo-soprano and dedicated voice educator, recognized for her artistry in opera and musical theatre. She holds a Master of Music in Voice Performance and Opera from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM). Ms. Mahsheed has performed with renowned opera companies on prestigious stages and is a recipient of multiple honors, including the Graduate Scholarship Award and SFCM’s professional development grants. As a voice instructor at Maestro Stars, she is passionate about nurturing young vocalists, focusing on classical technique, musical storytelling, and stage confidence. Balancing performance and teaching, Ms. Mahsheed brings professional artistry and vocal excellence to the next generation of singers.

 

 

Ms. Jilli is a passionate performer and educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre and Psychology, and she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University. She has appeared in a wide range of productions, from classic Broadway hits to contemporary plays, honing her skills in acting, vocal performance, and movement. For over eight years, Jilli has directed and coached children’s theatre productions, helping students discover their unique artistic voices and thrive both on and off stage.

 

At Maestro Stars, Jilli teaches musical theatre, acting, and monologues with energy and precision, guiding students to refine technique, build confidence, and deliver captivating performances. Her psychology-informed approach supports social-emotional growth while giving students a competitive edge in auditions and competitions.

 

Ms. Samantha is a vocalist, writer, and composer with a B.A. in Music / Composition from the University of California, Berkeley, where she specialized in vocal performance. She is the 2024–25 recipient of the Eisner Prize in Music and the Musical Theater Prize, recognized for her excellence in vocal artistry and musicianship. At UC Berkeley, Samantha performed both original and classical works, where she was commended for her expressive voice and powerful stage presence.

 

As an instructor, Ms. Samantha is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of singers. She fosters a supportive, inspiring, and engaging learning environment where students can develop strong vocal technique, explore musical theatre repertoire, and discover their own artistic voice.

Ms. Vyrènne is a classically trained vocalist and recording artist whose work bridges the refinement of historical traditions with contemporary electronic innovation. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a degree in Music Recording & Production from Sonoma State University, uniting academic training with modern studio practice. With a foundation in classical technique and expertise in jazz piano and music theory, she brings both technical precision and expressive depth. Her artistry is further shaped by the ornamentation and poetic sensibility of 17th-century French airs, enriched with a distinctive modern sound.

 

Beyond performance, Ms. Vyrènne pursues research and creative development at the intersections of philosophy, literature, and sound. Integrating intellectual inquiry with artistic practice, she seeks to expand the role of voice and recording in shaping new forms of expression, blending scholarly perspective with innovative production.

 

Ms. Heyao holds both a B.A. and a Master’s degree in Piano Performance, graduating from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with the prestigious Edgar and Don Jones Memorial Scholarship.

 

She began piano studies at the age of six and, by twelve, won first place in the Palatino Piano Competition, establishing herself as a rising young talent. Since then, she has appeared at renowned festivals and venues including the Atlantic Music Festival, Cleveland Summer Sonata, and the Steinway Society.

 

Alongside her performance career, Ms. Heyao has extensive experience preparing students for ABRSM and RCM examinations and guiding them to excel in competitions. She is dedicated to nurturing each student with artistry and discipline, helping them develop strong technique, expressive musicianship, and lasting confidence at the piano.