Andy Ly is a classical cellist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with Jean-Michel Fonteneau and San Francisco State University with Sandy Wilson. Throughout his musical journey, he has also been fortunate to receive guidance from esteemed mentors such as Matthew Owens, the Alexander String Quartet, Nina Flyer, Joon Sung Jun, Paul Rhodes, and Jim Aikin.

With a passion for performing, Andy has a versatile career that has taken him to prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Davies Symphony Hall. An active musician in the Bay Area, he has performed with ensembles such as the Livermore-Amador Symphony, Berkeley Symphony, Vallejo Symphony, California Pops Orchestra, and UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, working with a number of acclaimed conductors, including David Ramadanoff, Gerard Schwarz, Michael Morgan, and Joana Carneiro.

Andy’s achievements include winning the SFSU Concerto Competition, where he performed Ernest Bloch’s Schelomo with the University Orchestra under Brad Hogarth, and receiving the Livermore-Amador Symphony Association’s Bill King Memorial Award for his contributions to school and community musical activities.

A member of the American String Teacher’s Association, Andy maintains an active freelance career as both a performer and educator based in Pleasanton, CA. He is dedicated to sharing his love for music through private instruction and ensemble coaching, helping students of all ages and skill levels develop strong technical foundations, musical expression, and confidence. Through teaching, Andy continues to deepen his connection to music while helping others discover their own artistic voice.