2005
January 2005
Virginia Waring International Piano Competition
age: 6 years 0 months

I am selected to perform at the piano master class of the prestigious Virginia
Waring International Piano Competition on January 10, 2005 for Dr. Robert Roux.
Virginia Waring International Piano Competition is a world class event for young
pianists that takes place every 4 years.
January 2005
Admittance into the Colburn School Piano Department
age: 6 years 0 months

I did an audition in August, 04, with the piano
department chair of the Colburn School of Performing
Arts of Los Angeles, Dr. Louis Lepley and got admitted
into this prestigious school. I receive instructions
from Dr. Stephen Cook in January 2005. I am currently
a scholarship student at the Colburn School of
Performing Arts.
November 28th 2005
Appearance on the Ellen Degeneres Show
age: 6 years 10 months

I'm pleased to appear on the Ellen D Show
whose studio is just next door to Jay Leno's.
They've got all kinds of junk foods in the
green room! I play a Ginastera piece called
Danza Argentina and it rocks the stage!
November 4th 2005
Appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno again
age: 6 years 10 months

I appear on the Tonight Show again and this time I have my cello debut on
national TV. I am so happy to have Jennifer Goss, my wonderful cello teacher, to
accompany me on the piano.
September 28th 2005
The Davidson Fellowship Award in Washington, D.C.
age: 6 years 8 months

I am so honored to be selected as a 2005 Davidson Fellow and be awarded in
Washington, D.C. I and the other 16 Fellows have a reception and give speeches
at the Library Congress. We also meet with our Senators and Congress
Representatives. I have a chance to meet and chat with the founders of the
Davidson Institute, Bob and Jan Davidson. This is a major highlight of my career. I
benefit tremendoulsy from learning from the other bright young people. The
official website of this reception is
http://www.ditdservices.org/Articles.aspx? ArticleID=116&NavID=4_23

American Airlines generously give me a complimentary ticket for my cello. They
even give me a VIP lounge to practice while waiting for my flight to DC and a
COCKPIT TOUR! Awesome!!
September 28th & 29th 2005
The Jade Channel
age: 6 years 8 months

I am featured in this two-part program on "Music and Kids" on Jade Channel that
is broadcast throughout North America. I talk about my experience as a musician
and share my music with the Chinese audience.
August 9th 2005
Appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno
age: 6 years 7 months

I appear on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. It is a lot of fun on and off stage. I
saw my idol, Lang Lang, on the show before and I can't believe I can be like him,
too! I tell some jokes and play the piano. Jay shows me his pet bee in my
dressing room and autographs his book "If Roast Beef Could Fly" for me. He has
a big chin but he is a very funny guy.
August 2005
Winner of the 2005 Young Musicians Foundation Scholarship
age: 6 years 7 months

I am selected as the recipient of the Barbara and David L. Abell Scholarship and
the Ackerberg Scholarship. Students from all over Southern California, ages 9 to
25, audition for the prestigious YMF scholarship awards every year. I am the
youngest participant this year and I am very honored to be a winner of two
awards.
July 18th 2005
Voice of America Talk Show "Talk to America"
age: 6 years 6 months

I am honored to be invited as a guest on Doug
Bernard's program "Talk to America" on the
radio station Voice of America in Washington,
D.C. We talk for a full hour on the topic
"Prodigies : Past and Present" along with my
mom, Chloe, and Ellen Winner, author and
Psychology professor at Boston College.
July 8th 2005
Voices of Hope Concert at John Anson Ford Amphitheater, Hollywood
age: 6 years 6 months

I am privileged to play on this prestigious stage for this meaningful concert as a
soloist. Together with other musicians, we help raise money to help people
suffering from extreme poverty in third world countries.
July 2005
Winner of the 2005 Leni Fe Bland Audition Competition
age: 6 years 6 months

Previously known as the Santa Barbara Foundation Audition, Leni Fe Bland is a
scholarship audition for all musicians 16 years of age or under. This year I am
the youngest participant and winner.
June 2005
Selected as a 2005 Davidson Fellow
age: 6 years 5 months

I am selected to be a 2005 Davidson Fellow by the Davidson Institute for Talent
Development (
http://www.ditd.org/), the youngest ever recipient of this award. I'll
be awarded with a scholarship and a trip to Washington, D.C., to be recognized
and honored for my achievement in the field of Music.
April 2005
LAVS (Los Angeles Violoncello Society) Annual Scholarship Audition
age: 6 years 3 months

I win third prize in this audition for cello students 16 years old and under from
several different counties.
January 2005
Martin Luther King Tribute Concert
age: 6 years 0 months

I am a featured artist invited by the
Hollywood Mass Choir to play at the
Martin Luther King Tribute Concert in
Hollywood. It is a big hit and I receive
two standing ovations! I sign
autographs and take pictures with the
audience at the post-concert reception.
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July 23th 2005
Solo Concert: Monterey Highland Elementary School
age: 6 years 6 months

I give this free concert sponsored by Monterey Park Council Member David
Lau and 700 something people show up! There are only 450 seats but thanks
to the help of the school principal, Mr Cash, we are able to accomodate as
many people as possible, with many standing audience. It is an unforgettable
night and I enjoy the conversations with the audience after the concert.
Thanks to my first piano teacher, Pamela Lam, who accompanies me on the
Bach F minor Piano Concerto, and John Lee, who accompanies me on the
Vivaldi G minor Cello Concerto.
Generally, I am hoping I will be able to attend as many music camps, festivals
and competitions as my finances will allow. What I really hope is that one day I
will be able to step on the stage of Carnegie Hall in New York or the Royal
Albert Hall in London playing with the finest symphony orchestras in the world
.
July 24th 2005
Ochestra Debut with Capistrano Valley
Symphony
age: 6 years 6 months

Under the baton of Maestro Carlo Spiga,
I make my orchestra debut at the
beautiful Mission San Juan in San Juan
Capistrano, California.
September 17th 2005
Guest of Chinese Radion Station
AM1300
age: 6 years 8 months

I am invited as a guest on DJ
Steve Kuo's Saturday night
program on the Chinese radio
station AM 1300 in Los Angeles.
My music appears on air again. It
is a wonderful experience to
share my experience as a
musician on air with the audience.
October 14th 2005
Appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show
age: 6 years 9 months

I appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show. I tell a few jokes
and play the piano. A special thank you to Merit School
of Music in Chicago for letting me practice on their
wonderful piano. The whole Chicago trip is very fun
and I get to meet many other talented and funny kids.
Dr. Stephen Cook
Doug Bernard
Carlo Spiga
studio teacher, Christy
Steve
Kuo
Congressman
Adam Schiff
American Airline cockpit tour
Library of Congress
limo ride to Oprah
Jenny Goss
Jay Leno
Ellen
DeGeneres
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