Chen Xinruo studied composition with Prof. Luo Xinmin, Prof. Guo Wenjing at the Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) and obtained a Doctoral degree in 2008. He has been teaching and researching composition, theory of harmony at his alma mater since graduation. Chen Xinruo used to be the Director of Harmony Teaching and Research Section, Composition Department of CCOM before he took over as the Deputy Director of Comprehensive Music Theory.