Jenny Gao is a mezzo-soprano and violinist of Chinese and Egyptian heritage, currently pursuing her studies at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London.

Jenny’s musical journey began at the age of five, when she started playing the violin in local churches. Her talent quickly flourished, earning her a scholarship to perform with The National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain. At twelve, Jenny discovered her passion for singing, and by sixteen, she had decided to dedicate herself fully to vocal studies. Within one year, she achieved a Grade 8 Distinction in voice while studying at The Purcell School, where she attended on a full scholarship.

During her time at The Purcell School, Jenny studied under Tom Marandola and also attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama on a full scholarship. She has since continued her vocal training at Trinity Laban with Lynton Atkinson and Sebastian Wybrew, following earlier studies with Robert Alderson. Jenny has participated in masterclasses with world-renowned singers and coaches, including Tim Evans-Jones, Deirdre Delaney, and Aigul Akhmetshina, and has further enriched her artistry through studies with Martin Vacha and Rannveig Braga from the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien in Vienna.

Jenny participated in competitions at a young age, winning 2nd Prize at Leicester MusicFest (age 17) and 5th Prize at the International Mimas Festival (age 19). Beyond performance, she is passionate about music education. In 2022, she founded MusicTeachersUK, a platform designed to connect conservatoire musicians with students, nurturing the next generation of young performers, which she continued for her undergraduate degree. In her final year of her degree, she was blessed to work with David Braid and David Black on 'Songs of Opposing Considerations' which is out on all platforms.