Hi! I'm the Principal Flutist of the Oslo Philharmonic. With years of teaching and playing, I’d love to help you shape your music and sound!
Hi! My name is Ting-Wei Chen, and I am currently a flutist with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra under Chief Conductor Klaus Mäkelä. I am passionate about making music and bringing it to life through the flute. Beautiful sound is an essential part of that, but music comes first—it’s about expression, storytelling, and connection.
Having spent years performing in professional orchestras, I understand the demands of the job firsthand. I can guide you through audition excerpts by refining different musical styles and sound concepts, as well as helping you prepare for auditions—whether it’s overcoming stage fright, managing mental or physical challenges, or fine-tuning your performance strategy.
Additionally, I hold a postgraduate degree in Music Physiology from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, which has provided me with deep insights into flute playing. I can help you improve posture, breathing techniques, embouchure, articulation, and other essential elements to enhance your playing.
Most importantly, I believe that every musician is unique. I am committed to shaping our lessons to fit your individual needs, whether it’s refining technical details, working on musical expression, or developing your own artistic voice.
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Hallo und Servus! Ich bin Ting-Wei Chen, Soloflötist beim Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. Mit meiner langjährigen Orchestererfahrung helfe ich dir, Probespielstellen stilistisch und klanglich zu verfeinern sowie dich mental und physisch optimal vorzubereiten. Mein Studium der Musikphysiologie an der mdw unterstützt eine gesunde Spieltechnik in Haltung, Atmung, Ansatz und Artikulation. Ich passe meinen Unterricht individuell an, um deine musikalische Persönlichkeit zu fördern. Lass uns gemeinsam inspirierende Flötenmusik entdecken!
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嗨!我是陳廷威,目前擔任挪威奧斯陸愛樂長笛首席。憑藉多年樂團經驗,我可以幫助你準備入學畢業考試,樂團片段,提升音樂風格、音色表現,並克服心理或生理上的挑戰。我在維也納音樂與表演藝術大學有演奏碩士跟碩士後進修音樂生理學文憑,並且在母校也有多年演奏科的教學經驗,能協助你優化姿勢、呼吸、發音等演奏技巧。我會依照你的需求調整課程,幫助你找到自己的音樂特色。一起享受長笛的魅力吧!
I had the profound privilege of studying with Professor Ting-Wei Chen from 2020 to 2024, a period that not only shaped me musically but also personally. From the very beginning, it was clear that Professor Chen’s teaching is rooted in an extraordinary commitment to his students as unique individuals. He approached each lesson with a deep sense of care, patience, and an unwavering belief in my potential, even during moments when I struggled to see it myself. Thanks to his rich orchestral experience, insightful guidance, and genuine mentorship, I experienced significant artistic growth, which ultimately led me to a position of substitute with the Montenegro National Orchestra. I am endlessly grateful for Professor Chen’s dedication, his belief in me, and the inspiration he continues to provide.
I had the great fortune of studying with Ting-Wei Chen at the mdw between 2020 and 2023. These years were incredibly important for my musical development as a flutist. Ting-Wei is a deeply dedicated and conscientious teacher and musician who not only shares his impressive expertise, but also teaches with great musicality and a supportive, positive approach. I am deeply grateful for his support and guidance on my path and can wholeheartedly recommend him as a teacher and mentor.