Violist/Violinist Serena Hsu is a distinguished chamber musician and devoted educator currently based in Manhattan, NY. Her musical journey has taken her through prestigious institutions including Yale University, The Juilliard School, The Cleveland Institute of Music, the Paris Conservatoire (CNSMDP), and the International Musicians Seminar in Prussia Cove, England. Her esteemed mentors include Samuel Rhodes, Ettore Causa, Misha Amory, Hsin-Yun Huang, Jean Sulem, Lynne Ramsey, and Jeffrey Irvine.

Serena is a prizewinner of various competitions, including YoungArts, the Ohio Viola Society Competition, the Saint Paul String Quartet Competition, the New Albany Symphony Concerto Competition, the New York Laureate International Competition, and the OSTA Chamber Music Competition. In addition, she has competed at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, was a finalist at the American Viola Society Competition, and semi-finalist at the Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competition in England. 

Currently pursuing her doctoral studies at the Manhattan School of Music, Serena continues to push the boundaries of musical expression while imparting her knowledge and passion to the next generation of musicians. Her dedication to chamber music and pedagogy reflects a deep-seated commitment to both artistic integrity and educational excellence.