Jacky Lao

BA in Music Education (MPI)​

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Jacky Lao graduated from the Department of Music Education of Macao Polytechnic University. He studied piano with Dr. Ng Shing Chung and composer Ms. Lei Wai Fan, and cello with Mr. Liang Wen Yu (Macao Chamber Orchestra/predecessor of Macao Orchestra), Mr. Zhang Tai-Yang ,(Macao Orchestra ). He has obtained Grade 8 Music Theory, Grade 8 Piano and Grade 8 Cello from the ABRSM. He is now preparing to play diploma cello and study for a Master of Education at City University of Macau. At the same time, in addition to performing, Jacky also focuses on music theory and educational research, and he is a member of the Macau City Music Association.

 

Jacky Lao has taught in primary and secondary schools in Macau and has many years of piano teaching experience. He is amiable and his students have excellent results.  Jacky was awarded a full scholarship by Parsons Music to participate in the Orchestra training at the Hong Kong Youth Music Camp. In the same year, he performed in the ‘Hope for the Future’ concert with the Macau Orchestra and received instruction from pianist Barry Douglas in a masterclass. He was a solo cellist in the dance theater of Wind Box Theater, “It's Still Early to Get Off Work - Car Clothes.”