Muhan Shen is from China, an 18-years-old keen lover of piano. she is currently a senior at the International Department of Shandong Experimental High School. She began learning the piano at the age of 4 under the tutelage of Dr. Fei Song, an outstanding young pianist who studied in Europe. Over the past 14 years, Muhan has participated in numerous concerts and competitions. Her first performance on stage was at the age of 4 and a half, and has taken part in more than 30 performances since then. She began competing in piano competitions both domestically and internationally at the age of 5, winning over 20 awards. At 8, she participated in an international cultural and artistic exchange event in South Korea, followed by piano exchanges in Austria and Germany. At 9, she joined the U.S Beacon Artist Association and became a young artist member. At 10, she signed with the U.S Beacon Talents Program, and at 12, she signed with the U.S Beacon Elite Development Program for Top Universities. In 2016 and 2019, she twice went to the United States to participate in international art festivals and piano competitions, where she achieved excellent results. She also held charity concerts for seniors in California. In addition to participating in various events and competitions, she frequently attends piano masterclasses both domestically and internationally, receiving high praise every time. By attending various master’s class, her piano-playing skills improved quickly.
Awards
Feb. 2024, the first honor roll, 2024 California Young Mozart Piano Competition, San Jose International Keyboard Festival
Aug. 2023, the first honor roll, 2023 California Young Chopin Piano Competition, San Jose International Festival
May. 2022, the second place, United International Festival For Op-Sonic Technology
July. 2022, the third honor roll in division C, the 9th San Jose United International Piano Competition
July. 2022, the first place, U.S Beacon - Stanislaus International Piano Competition
Jan. 2021, the second honor roll, Selective Piano Contest of East China, Silicon Valley International Youth Talent Festival
Jun. 2021, the second honor roll, Selective Popular Music Contest of East China, US Beacon International Festival For Youth
Feb. 2019, the first honor roll, the 8th U.S United Young Musician International Piano Competition
Feb. 2019, the second honor roll, California Young Mozart Piano Competition, San Jose International Keyboard Festival
Feb. 2019, the third honor roll, Silicon Valley International Youth Talent Vocal Competition, Silicon Valley International Youth Talent Festival
Aug. 2016, the third honor roll, California Young Bach Piano Competition, San Jose International Keyboard Festival
Aug. 2016, the second honor roll, the 6th U.S Beacon International Piano Competition, San Jose International Keyboard Festival
Certificates:
Mar. 2024 received a certificate of a donation of $500 for San Jose National Arts Fund.
July. 2024 won the “ Young Artist Diploma” in the Beacon National Piano Audition
Aug. 2024 received a certificate of “Outstanding Young Artist”
