Wang Luyao joined SCO as double bass musician in 2008. She received her formative training at the Middle School of Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and pursued undergraduate studies at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor of Music Degree (2nd Class Honours) in Double Bass Performance.

She is also an active music educator and serves as an instructor for both cello and double bass at Raffles Institution, Catholic High School (Primary), Broadrick Secondary School, Maris Stella High School, Evergreen Secondary School and Evergreen Primary School.