Praised by The Day for his “impeccable technique and extraordinary lyricism,” Justin currently serves as Assistant Principal Cellist of the Oregon Symphony Orchestra. Before this role, he was a guest Associate Principal with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Principal of the Verbier Festival Orchestra, and a Fellow of the New World Symphony.

Justin received full tuition to The Juilliard School and Yale University’s School of Music, studying under Clara Kim, Timothy Eddy, and Aldo Parisot. A native of New York, he has performed on prestigious stages worldwide, including appearances at the Kronberg Academy Masterclasses in Germany, Carnegie Hall, the MET in New York, as well as performances in Switzerland, Belgium, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and South Korea, both as a soloist and ensemble cellist.

As an accomplished and passionate educator, Justin has worked alongside Juilliard’s cello faculty member Clara Kim as an assistant teacher, with many of his students gaining admission to The Juilliard School’s Pre-College and College divisions. Justin made his Carnegie Hall debut at just 13 years old, earning widespread acclaim for his captivating performance. Toshiyuki Shimada, Music Director of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, urged audiences to “remember his name.”

Beyond music, Justin is passionate about indoor rock climbing and exploring the outdoors, pursuits that reflect his tenacious spirit and love for nature.