Meet our teachers

Dr. Jing Gao holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Church Music in Vocal and Piano Performance from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she has taught piano and voice to students of different ages and levels, and many of her students have received awards and gold medals in local competitions.

In piano lessons, Dr. Gao combines strong technical training with an engaging, student-centered approach. She uses games, visual tools, and creative activities to help younger students enjoy learning. Her teaching emphasizes arm-weight technique for relaxed and efficient playing, as well as careful listening to melody, secondary voices, and accompaniment. She helps students shape musical lines clearly and develop a natural, expressive sound with less unnecessary effort.

In voice lessons, Dr. Gao focuses on identifying and releasing unnecessary vocal tension. Through careful listening, breath coordination, and individualized exercises, she helps students develop a freer, healthier, and more comfortable way of singing. Her goal is for each student to leave the lesson with a clear understanding of what changed and how to reproduce that improvement independently.