At 16 years old, Eric Yingzun Chen has dedicated over 11 years to mastering the piano. His deep passion for music inspires his ongoing pursuit of excellence, a sentiment echoed by his teachers and peers. Under the mentorship of Prof. Xiao Li and renowned Canadian pianists Daria Fedorova and Ilya Takser, Eric has significantly refined his technical and performance skills, cultivating a profound understanding of both technical mastery and emotional expression. His mentors have not only shaped his musical abilities but also instilled in him the discipline and artistry needed to excel on the world stage.

Since winning First Place at the National Final of the CMC at age 8, Eric has garnered numerous accolades in national and international competitions, including recently:

- 2021 Canadian International Music Competition: Platinum Medal in
Classical and Contemporary Piano
- 2021 First Place, Youth Category, North American Region Final of the
Pacific Rim Music Competition
- 2022 Gold Medals for Piano Solo and Concerto, Grand Metropolitan
International Music Competition
- 2022 First Place, Crescendo Little Mozart International Music
Competition
- 2023 Gold Medal, Steinway Piano Competition
- 2023 Platinum Award, Quebec International Music Competition
- 2023 Gold Prize, London Young Musician
- 2023 First Prize, Bach International Music Competition
- 2023 Gold Prize, Classical Stars Warsaw International Competition,
Poland
- 2024 First Prize, New York International Music Competition
- 2024 First Place, Canadian Music Festival

With an active concert career, Eric has graced prestigious venues like the Chan Centre in Vancouver and Carnegie Hall in New York, as well as performing in cities such as Salzburg and Barcelona. His vibrant personality and unique interpretations resonate deeply with audiences as he passionately shares his love for music. Outside of music, Eric enjoys playing chess and has a deep appreciation for English literature.