Bio
A California native, Cecily received her training in flute performance from USC Thornton (Master of Music in flute performance) and UCLA (B.A. in flute performance). Her mentors include Jim Walker, Diana Morgan, Sheridon Stokes, and Melody Holmes.
Most recently, amidst her coursework at USC, Cecily performed for flutists Emmanuel Pahud (world renowned soloist and principal of the Berlin Philharmonic), Denis Bouriakov (renowned soloist and principal of the Los Angeles Philharmonic), Robert Langevin (principal of the New York Philharmonic and Juilliard professor), and Denis Bluteau (associate principal of the Montreal Symphony).
While studying at UCLA, Cecily was awarded the Atwater scholarship and UCLA Gluck Outreach scholarship, and was runner up at UCLA Atwater’s Concerto Competition.
At USC, Cecily was an active performer with the USC Symphony and USC Wind Ensemble. She also taught music to elementary school students as a member of the USC Thornton Outreach program.
Teaching
Cecily has been teaching since 2010 and is an experienced instructor of flute and beginning piano. She is a passionate and vibrant teacher whose emphasis on positive learning environments, inspires a love of music in her students. Having taught for the past six years in Southern California, Cecily is now happily home in the Bay Area, where she teaches private lessons.
Her lessons in flute and piano are structured to develop a strong musical foundation. This foundation consists of basics, which include rhythm, musicality, technique, musical theory, and intonation, and the learning of the standard repertoire for each instrument. Cecily is particularly keen on developing her students into competent and confident musicians who can perform with ease.
Cecily enjoys working with students of all ages and backgrounds; all are welcome to her studio. For further lesson inquiries, feel free to contact Cecily at cecilyla@usc.edu. She looks forward to working with you!
Teaching Experience
Piano and Flute Instructor, 88 Keys Music Academy (2017-2018)
Flute Instructor, Institute of Arts, Music, and Science (2017-2018)
Flute Coach, Lynbrook, Fremont, and Monta Vista Marching Bands (2017-2018)
Elementary Music Instructor, USC Thornton Outreach (2016-2017)
Flute and Woodwinds Instructor, Hsi Lai Temple Youth Orchestra (2016-2017)
Elementary Music Instructor, Canon Music (2013)
Flute Instructor, Kwan Academy (2013)
Private Studio, Bay Area (2010-present)