December Student of the Month – Cecilia Yang

This month, we’re happy to feature CCM piano student, Cecilia Yang as our December 2022 Student of the Month! Cecilia has been taking piano lessons at CCM for 8 months, but has studied piano for 6 years. She currently studies at CCM’s Sunnyvale location with Teacher Jane. Cecilia just passed the ABRSM grade 5 piano exam with Distinction!

Student of the Month – Cecilia Yang
Q: What is your name?
A: Cecilia Yang

Q: How old are you?
A: 10 years old

Q: Who is your teacher?
A: Teacher Jane Au

Q: How long have you been taking piano lessons?
A: I have been learning piano for 6 years.

Q: What advice would you give to a piano student just starting out at CCM?
A: Practice makes perfect, don’t give up though the pace seems slow, you may succeed with another blow.

Q: What piece are you looking forward to learning someday?
A: Any piece that I will be interested in.

Q: What is your favorite thing about playing the piano?
A: It makes me satisfied when the melodious notes that I play form streams of
harmonic lines

Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Sushi

Q: Do you have a pet?
A: No

Q: Do you play any sports or do any other activities outside of music lessons?
A: I play tennis and take art lessons.

Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: I am not sure so far, I’m interested in a variety of things.

Q: What is your most memorable experience at CCM?
A: I got 100-day practice trophy.

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Parent Spotlight – Limin Ni

Q: Regarding piano instruction, what are you most proud of your child accomplishing?
A: Cecilia becomes more patient when she faces difficulties and mistakes, she
learns to deal with them with her efforts, and enjoys success through
perseverance.

Q: What advice would you give a new parent starting in the program?
A: Keep encouraging and admiring your kids’ performance, progress will sure
come.

Q: Why did you decide to give your child a musical upbringing?
A: I hope Cecilia keep loving music and can use musical instruments as
methods to entertain herself.