Arvin Ma embarked on his jazz journey during his high school years in the United States in 2016. By the age of 18, he was already sharing the stage with acclaimed jazz artists like Karrin Allyson, New York Voices, and Jeff Coffin. Simultaneously, he actively engaged in various music festivals, achieving notable recognition, including a Third Place at the Berklee High School Jazz Festival and two consecutive Championships at the Maine State Vocal Jazz Festival.
Despite receiving offers from institutions like Johns Hopkins University, his passion for studying contemporary music and the support of his family led him to attend Berklee College of Music with a merit-based Berklee World Tour Scholarship.
Subsequently, Arvin Ma initiated his career in China, marking his debut at the world-class jazz club Blue Note Shanghai at the young age of 19. He swiftly established presences in renowned jazz venues across the country, including Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai, JZ Club Shanghai, JZ Club Hangzhou, and more. His exceptional talent garnered praise and acclaim from both domestic and international jazz musicians.
In 2022, Arvin Ma returned to the College to advance his studies. He was honored with the Voice Department Achievement Award within the same year. In 2023, he received the Sylvia M. Zunz Endowed Scholarship, one of the highest honors of the College. In 2024, he got accepted into the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.
Arvin Ma is currently a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Music, with a double major in Contemporary Writing and Production, and Performance, as well as a minor in the Creative Entrepreneurship.
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