Xiaoya "Sisi" Gao
Dr. Xiaoya Gao, also known as Sisi, is a pianist and music educator with a diverse background in music training and performance. Recently graduated with a Doctor of Musical Arts in piano pedagogy from the University of South Carolina, she currently serves as a piano faculty at the New School for Music Study, Kingston, NJ. Originally from Urumqi, China, she has performed in numerous stages with her solo and chamber recitals, including the Blackbox Theatre in New York, Palais Corbelli in Vienna, and Harper Hall in Appleton, WI. She obtained her Master’s degree in piano performance and an Advanced Certificate in piano pedagogy from New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development in 2021. In 2019, she completed her Bachelor of Music in piano performance and a Bachelor of Arts in history from Lawrence University, Wisconsin. During her free time, she is passionate about exploring new vegetarian recipes, travelling and learning the violin.
