Andy Ly is a professional cellist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, performing a wide range of solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire. He appears regularly with the Berkeley Symphony and Vallejo Symphony, and his performance experience spans concert halls, intimate recital settings, and private engagements throughout California.

Andy studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music before completing his degree at San Francisco State University, where he won the university’s Concerto Competition performing Bloch’s Schelomo. His artistic voice was shaped through extensive mentorship with cellist Daniel Gaisford, whose influence continues to inform Andy’s approach to tone, structure, and expressive clarity.

Beyond performing, Andy maintains a selective teaching studio in Pleasanton, where he works with dedicated students of all ages. His teaching emphasizes strong technical foundations, thoughtful musicianship, and a grounded, honest relationship with the instrument. Whether performing onstage or teaching in the studio, Andy’s work reflects a commitment to depth, intention, and musical integrity.