"Studying composition from Dr. Lai while I was in my grad school (2014-2016) was a life-changing learning experience.  She is passionate about teaching all the composition techniques and inspired me with the art of emotion and thought into musical works. I am eternally grateful for her support and my ultimate acceptance to the UCLA Film Scoring Program which granted me the opportunity to intern with Remote Control Production, a Hans Zimmer film music production. My horizon expanded to the professional standard of film music production. With Dr. Lai’s inspiration to professionally compose and sage career advice, I am a more determined person; able to work with different directors and use music as an expressive medium for the range of emotions one must experience in film."

"Before meeting Dr. Lai, in my music learning journey, there has yet to be anyone really talk much about women composers. No women composers were mentioned in music history class; no women composers' works were analyzed in theory class...They were not there…. Therefore, I have never thought of becoming a composer. However, I am so blessed to have met Dr Lai. Not every teacher is willing to give detailed feedback to the students, but Dr. Lai always spent effort and time teaching us. She inspires us with her cross-cultural experience and her approach to musical fusion. She is such a fantastic teacher who always motivates us. She believes in her student more than we believe in ourselves. I can't say how much we appreciate her. When my husband and I decided to study overseas, she supported us and provided additional comments and advice to prepare for our portfolio. We are blessed to have joined and completed our postgraduate study at the Royal College of Music, London. Thanks to Dr Lai's unlimited support. I wish everyone could come across someone like her during your musical journey."