Mona Wu DeCesare

Mona Wu DeCesare, NCTM, has extensive experience in music education and leadership in various esteemed institutions. Serving as Immediate Past President, President, and President Elect for the California Association of Professional Music Teachers since July 2019, Mona has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of music pedagogy. Additionally, since March 1994, Mona has held the position of Online Instructor and Adjunct Professor at Moorpark College, teaching class and applied piano as well as music appreciation both online and on-site. As a private piano teacher since June 1976, lessons are delivered to students of all ages and skill levels, both online and in-person at the Mona Wu DeCesare Piano Studio. Mona has also contributed as Adjunct Faculty at Pepperdine University from January 2000 to May 2013. Educational credentials include a Master of Fine Arts in Music Performance, Piano, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance, Piano, both from UCLA.