Leo Xu graduated from Tianjin Conservatory of Music in 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance, majoring in instrumental performance (trombone).
He has taught as an instrumental music teacher since 2011 in various schools, including the British School of Beijing Shunyi Campus, Beijing City International School, Daxing No.1 Middle School, and Zhongguancun No.1 Primary School. He is experienced in conducting student symphony orchestras and bands. He joined MSA in 2023.
As a musician, Leo Xu has performed in a wide range of prestigious events. He performed in the Beijing Olympic Gala in 2008, in the film The Message in 2009, and at the American National Day events held by the American Embassy in both 2009 and 2010. He also performed at the 29th World Music Education Conference in 2010, and at the Beijing MIDI Music Festival in 2010 and 2011. In 2011, he performed at the banquet celebrating the 40th anniversary of China-Nigeria friendship and diplomatic ties, the Beijing SOHO Summer Jazz Blues Music Festival, and the Beijing Dong Party Ditan Folk Music Festival, returning to the latter in 2012. In 2012, he performed at the Beijing Strawberry Music Festival. In 2014, he performed at the Shanghai JZ Music Festival with singer Ding Shaohua, and in 2015, he performed in the talent show I Am a Singer with singer Jin Zhiwen. He also performed at the Chengdu Strawberry Music Festival with Jin Zhiwen in 2016, and at the Hunan TV New Year's Eve party with singers Wang Han and Han Hong in the same year. In 2017, he performed at the Sun Music Festival with the band Mr. Miss.
As a middle school performing arts teacher, the role involves utilizing various art forms, including instrumental music, vocal performance, body movement, and music composition, to fully inspire and nurture students' creativity and expressive abilities. Through the design and organization of diverse classroom activities, students are guided to master fundamental musical skills, develop teamwork, and build performance confidence. The teaching process emphasizes interdisciplinary integration, allowing students to not only showcase their technical skills in musical performance but also develop their artistic perception and emotional expression through practice.
Passionate about interdisciplinary teaching and deeply engaged in all things related to music, including instrumental performance, composition, recording, and singing. Additionally, he enjoys watching movies, researching and cooking various cuisines, crafting models, and swing dancing.
“I believe that art education is not merely the transmission of technical knowledge, but also an important avenue for personal expression, cognitive expansion, and emotional release. Through performing arts courses, students gain not only knowledge of music and the arts but also a deeper connection with the world, enhancing their overall literacy.
As an advisor, my aim is to build positive, supportive relationships that help students develop holistically, and achieve success academically while also making progress in personal growth.
Education is not only the transmission of knowledge but also the spark that lights up the heart. Through art, it ignites students' passion for life, helping them discover themselves through creation and expression, and encouraging them to bravely pursue their dreams. The goal is to help them become independent, confident, and creative individuals, paving the way for a brighter future.”
—— Leo Xu