Wendy Lai

Wendy Lai

Violin Teaching Artist

Wendy Lai is a violinist from southern China. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Redlands, where she studied under the guidance of Samuel Fischer. During her time at Redlands, she was selected as an outstanding performer for the 2022 President’s Honor Recital. She was a teaching assistant to Mr. Fischer and performed outreach concerts in a string quartet in Northern California. Wendy was also a substitute student violinist at the Redlands Symphony Orchestra. She went on to further her violin study with Sally O’Reilly at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. During her time at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, she was selected as a student representative to perform in a side-by-side concert with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Eager to hone in her teaching skills, she spent hours observing Ms. O’Reilly’s teaching during her master’s degree. Currently managing a private studio of 27 students, Wendy is a passionate educator across the Twin Cities. As a 2017 GTCYS’ alum, Wendy is proud and excited to return to the GTCYS community as a Teaching Artist.