Ryan Jia

At 12 years old, Ryan Jia has already developed a remarkable passion for music. He began his musical journey at the age of five on the piano before discovering his true love for the violin a year later. Since then, he earned First Class Honours with Distinction in Level 8 piano and is currently pursuing Level 8 violin. Ryan was recognized with distinguished honourable mentions at the Ontario Music Festivals Association and has performed internationally with CSYO on both their 2023 and 2025 Europe tour, playing in concert halls across Austria, Italy, and Germany.

Aside from music, Ryan enjoys playing rep soccer and table tennis. He also loves traveling, especially when it means he can experience new cultures and taste delicious foods from around the world.