Guzheng Teacher & Music Educator
Instrument: Guzheng
Certification: Certified Senior Guzheng Instructor, China Conservatory of Music
Membership: Chinese National Orchestra Society’s Guzheng Committee
Membership: Shandong Musicians Association
About Shan Shan Gao
Certified Senior Guzheng Instructor by the China Conservatory of Music, holding both the National Music Teaching Certificate and CTCSOL certification. She is a member of the Chinese National Orchestra Society’s Guzheng Committee and the Shandong Musicians Association. Honored as an Outstanding Cultural Ambassador and appointed Cultural Promotion Ambassador for the 49th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations. She has performed in numerous cultural events at provincial, national, and CCTV levels. Her students have earned top prizes in provincial, national, and international competitions. Her personal accolades include the National Silver Award (2003), the Special Gold Award at the Star Torch Cup (2004), the Gold Award at the 1st International Guzheng Invitational Competition (2011), and the First Prize at the Charleston International Music Competition, USA. First Prize Winner of the Guzheng category at the Nordic International Music Festival
· Co-author of Magical Guzheng – a graded tutorial for young learners, published by Shandong Publishing House
Charleston International Music Competition Teacher Partner
Shan Shan Gao is featured in the official Charleston International Music Competition Teacher Directory as part of the CIMC Teacher Partner Program.