Tianyi Zhou is a skilled accordionist and dedicated accordion teacher with a rich academic and performance background. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the Tianjin Conservatory of Music and completed his Master's degree at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Musicology at Claremont Graduate University.

Tianyi has extensive experience in stage performance, having participated in numerous international accordion competitions where he has garnered several awards, including at the 45th Croatia International Accordion Competition. He has also attended various master classes, such as Nord Accordion, to further hone his craft. Between 2016 and 2020, he was a member of the Tianjin Conservatory of Music Accordion Orchestra and contributed to the recording of programs for China Central Television.

In addition to his performance credentials, Tianyi is an experienced teacher, adept at instructing students from children to seniors. His diverse experience and dedication make him a valuable contributor to both the academic and musical communities.