Emily Gao

Additional Info:

Collaborative Pianist Profile

Emily Wanru Gao is a collaborative pianist and piano instructor currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Piano Performance at George Mason University. She holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor of Music from the Inner Mongolia University of Arts.

Emily has extensive experience collaborating with instrumentalists and vocalists in lessons, studio classes, recitals, juries, and chamber music performances. She has worked with violinists, violists, cellists, clarinetists, and flutists, and is comfortable preparing a wide range of standard classical repertoire.

As a collaborative pianist, Emily values thoughtful musical communication, careful listening, and flexibility in rehearsal. She strives to support each performer with reliable preparation, stylistic awareness, and responsive ensemble playing. She enjoys the collaborative process of shaping musical ideas together and helping performers feel confident both in rehearsal and on stage.

Fees

$ 70.00 Dollars Per Hour
Depending on the difficulty level and the use of the repertoire. The rehearsal fee will be between $ 60 and $ 100 per hour.

Instruments

Piano

Specialisms

Instrumental Accompaniment