Testimonials

♫ Both our 10 and 7 year old daughters have been learning violin at Mandeville for 4 years and 2 years respectively, and we have been very happy with their consistent musical progress and learning experience.

The school has effective and efficient learning methodology. High standards for strong technical foundation.

There are a lot of performance opportunities with Violin Stars performing group which makes learning fun and meaningful. They had the opportunity to perform not only in Singapore (Bulgarian Delegation led by President, Sentosa Sensoryscape, Burnt cones, Elderly home etc) but also in Switzerland and Germany. Estonia next!

What truly sets this music school apart is the integrity, sincerity, professionalism and dedication of its teachers.

It is rare to find a music school with teachers who are not only highly skilled but also genuinely sincere in wanting to see each child grow and flourish musically.

Truly grateful to be part of Mandeville which has highly experienced teachers, friendly counter staffs, supportive parents and lovely friends.

Definitely highly recommend for children who want an enriching musical journey!

— Andre Hsu

♫ Kudos to the wonderful teachers at Mandeville Conservatory of Music!
My older son, Marius, is under the tutelage of Teacher Anh. We moved to Mandeville after almost two years at another centre, and Teacher Anh has been incredibly patient in guiding him to correct the bad habits he had picked up along the way. She is always encouraging and keeps coming up with new techniques and exercises to help him improve, especially in building his wrist strength.
My younger son, Manric, learns from Teacher Yap Qin and Teacher Tatyana, and both are wonderful in their own ways.
Teacher Yap brings so much energy and enthusiasm to every lesson that lesson with her is never boring. Manric always looks forward to her classes. She is warm and caring, and always patient with him, taking the time to explain and guide him until he gets it right. She thoughtfully exposes him to a wide variety of musical styles and pieces, which has broadened his musical horizons and kept his learning fresh and exciting. Most of all, she makes sure he truly enjoys what he’s playing. Thanks to her, Manric’s love for music and his passion for the violin keep growing.
Teacher Tatyana is truly dedicated to seeing her students including Manric improve. She gives up her personal time even till the wee hours just to watch her students’ practice videos and send them comments and feedback. These late night feedback has definitely helped Manric to improve! She places strong emphasis on the fundamentals, such as playing with a metronome and proper bow hold, which are so important for playing the violin well. She is also very inclusive, adapting scores so that students of all levels can perform together and every child gets a chance on stage.
The 2026 Germany trip led by Teacher Tatyana and Teacher Marinela was a fantastic experience. The children, including my boys, have made great progress and had so much fun together.
All in all, the teachers at Mandeville are fantastic. Thank you for your dedication and for passing your passion for music knowledge to our boys!

— Parent of Manric and Marius Kang

♫ Our experience with Mandeville has been really good so far. Ms Tatyana and Ms Marinela are good with kids across all ages. The teachers are patient and kind. The staff are friendly and helpful. And more importantly, my child looks forward to her individual violin classes, ensemble classes, and we recently joined the Mandeville stars to Germany this year.

It was an eye opener to us and we had such a good experience learning and playing for the concerts in Germany.

The parents have been really supportive as well!

Kudos to Mandeville for creating such a holistic environment for our children to grow and learn.

— Parent of Hannah Chng

♫ Jayson was previously learning at another music school before we moved him to Mandeville, and the improvement since the switch has been really noticeable.
We’ve seen a big difference not just in his playing, but also in his overall musical development and confidence. The teaching has been engaging and effective, and it’s been very encouraging for us as parents to see how much he has progressed.
Very happy we made the move to Mandeville and would definitely recommend them to parents looking for a music school that takes their students’ development seriously.

— Parent of Jayson

♫ After switching to Ms Tatyana, My daughter shows more passion and her progress is even faster than before. Now my son who is younger suddenly wants to start violin classes. Fwiw, I play the violin and her instruction is easy for children to grasp.

— Parent of Lucas Lim

♫ Very detailed and patient teacher. Very pasisonate about his craft. Also he is a professional violinist!
Will recommend strongly.

— Parent of Adele Wong

♫ My daughter has been learning the cello with Ms Huong since March, and it has been a wonderful experience. Ms Huong is an incredibly passionate, patient, and warm teacher who creates a nurturing and encouraging learning environment.
Since starting her lessons, my daughter has developed a genuine interest in the cello and eagerly looks forward to her class with Ms Huong every week. Learning the cello as her second instrument has also helped strengthen her piano playing and deepen her understanding of music theory.
Thank you Ms Huong, for your dedication, encouragement, and guidance. We truly appreciate the positive impact you have had on my daughter’s musical journey.

— Parent of Karel Chua

♫ Ms Teresa is very patient and passionate about helping students to find joy in piano lessons. She finds different ways to engage the kids, and guides student through each piece in great detail. My kid has made much progress under her guidance.

— Parent of Raphael Lye

♫ Two of my kids learned violin from Mandeville since they were young. They are now teenagers. We experienced many of the different classes. The baby violin classes was a great way for them to learn to listen and feel, excellent bonding between parent and child, as well as peer learning and interaction for the kid.

The individual violin classes when they grew older catered to each student’s learning pace and interest in music genre. Students were spoilt for choice in selecting from so many good teachers.
Really impressed by the efforts and opportunities created by the school. They really have an intentional and well planned curriculum which is committed to developing each child. Kids were given the opportunity to play as a group (either with same or different instruments) in school concerts and even overseas. My kids joined many groups and benefited from coordination and friendships.

We went on several performance trips (even all the way to Vienna) to different countries and made strong friendships through the years. The friends have been so inspired by music and their time together that they formed their own music group to play together even up to now. The oldest is in university already.

The recent Eminence concert brought back many memories. The whole family attended and marvelled at the young talents as well as relived our memories. My 18 year old daughter asked me afterwards: Mummy, how did you choose Mandeville to send us to? It’s really a very good school.

Well done Mandeville!!! Thank you for making a difference in so many kid’s lives.

— Mirelle Quah (Student)

♫ Ms Eva is a dedicated teacher who tracks progress closely and is able to make the lesson fun and enjoyable. She also makes an effort to give feedback after every lesson on how to improve on skills

— Parent of Joshua and Judah

♫ Ms Anh is kind and caring for our child, and is able to identify and correct his common mistakes of posture and bow techniques
She will make effort to feedback in guiding him to improve on their respective skills

— Parent of Joshua and Judah

♫ My son switched to Mandeville two months ago. Mr Tim helped him transit very well! He improved very much in dynamics and the music theory. Mr Tim introduced diffferent styles of the music to my son and enriched him with the knowledge to fulfill his curiosity. So he is much motivated to practise at home on a daily basis.

— Parent of Janelle Tan

♫ My 4 year old daughter really enjoys her lessons with teacher Grace who is great with young children. Am looking forward to my daughter progressing her music journey here at Mandeville!

— Parent of Gabrielle Tan

♫ after reading horrible reviews of other music schools, i felt i had to write a review for mandeville.
my kid started learning 2 years ago and we lucked out with her piano teacher Ms Chia Hui. Couldnt recommend her more, so patient, kind and can tolerate all my daughter’s jokes, distractions and chatter. My daughter enjoys her lessons with Ms Chia Hui and looks forward to the regular school performances. The counter staff are great too.

— Parent of Hazel Remesh

♫ Both of my sons attend classes at Mandeville. Mandeville teachers strike a good balance between maintaining discipline and rigour whilst ensuring the kids have a positive learning experience. The teachers are caring and firm. Particular shout-out to Ms Yap, Ms Tanya and Ms Huong Ly for their patience and dedication when supporting with my two kids on their musical journey.

— Parent of James and Jayson Law

♫ We are very grateful to Teacher Yap Qin for her guidance in violin. Great violin teacher who is very patient, encouraging, and professional. She makes learning enjoyable while still ensuring proper technique. We can see clear progress and growing confidence. Thank you!

— Parent of Fione Ng

♫ Highly recommend this music school. My son started with music & movement group classes when he was a preschooler, progressed to individual piano & violin lessons, and eventually completed his diploma studies at Mandeville. It was such a wonderful learning journey for him. He had many opportunities to perform … be it in small groups or at school concerts. Teachers at Mandeville are all so nurturing & supportive. Friends who have enrolled based on my recommendation echoed my sentiment.

— Sharon Sim

♫ Two of my kids learned violin from Mandeville since they were young. They are now teenagers. We experienced many of the different classes. The baby violin classes was a great way for them to learn to listen and feel, excellent bonding between parent and child, as well as peer learning and interaction for the kid.

The individual violin classes when they grew older catered to each student’s learning pace and interest in music genre. Students were spoilt for choice in selecting from so many good teachers.
Really impressed by the efforts and opportunities created by the school. They really have an intentional and well planned curriculum which is committed to developing each child. Kids were given the opportunity to play as a group (either with same or different instruments) in school concerts and even overseas. My kids joined many groups and benefited from coordination and friendships.

We went on several performance trips (even all the way to Vienna) to different countries and made strong friendships through the years. The friends have been so inspired by music and their time together that they formed their own music group to play together even up to now. The oldest is in university already.

The recent Eminence concert brought back many memories. The whole family attended and marvelled at the young talents as well as relived our memories. My 18 year old daughter asked me afterwards: Mummy, how did you choose Mandeville to send us to? It’s really a very good school.

Well done Mandeville!!! Thank you for making a difference in so many kid’s lives.

— Vivian Li

♫ Teaching method is good and instructions given are pretty clear. If mistake is made, teacher Amir will point out immediately. Teacher Amir has a great sense of humour when it comes to giving the team a name.

— Hayden Ng Yi Xuan

♫ My son switched to Mandeville two months ago. Mr Tim helped him transit very well! He improved very much in dynamics and the music theory. Mr Tim introduced diffferent styles of the music to my son and enriched him with the knowledge to fulfill his curiosity. So he is much motivated to practise at home on a daily basis.

— Parent of Hubert Huang

♫ We are very grateful to Teacher Yap Qin for her guidance in violin. Great violin teacher who is very patient, encouraging, and professional. She makes learning enjoyable while still ensuring proper technique. We can see clear progress and growing confidence. Thank you

— Parent of Fione Ng

♫ Both of my sons attend classes at Mandeville. Mandeville teachers strike a good balance between maintaining discipline and rigour whilst ensuring the kids have a positive learning experience. The teachers are caring and firm. Particular shout-out to Ms Yap, Ms Tanya and Ms Huong Ly for their patience and dedication when supporting with my two kids on their musical journey.

— Parent of James & Jayson Law

♫ after reading horrible reviews of other music schools, i felt i had to write a review for mandeville.
my kid started learning 2 years ago and we lucked out with her piano teacher Ms Chia Hui. Couldnt recommend her more, so patient, kind and can tolerate all my daughter’s jokes, distractions and chatter. My daughter enjoys her lessons with Ms Chia Hui and looks forward to the regular school performances. The counter staff are great too.

— Parent of Hazel Anjeli

♫ My 4 year old daughter really enjoys her lessons with teacher Grace who is great with young children. Am looking forward to my daughter progressing her music journey here at Mandeville!

— Parent of Gabrielle Tan

♫   Every week, we travel an hour plus on the train to violin class. People asked, why go so far? My answer is always the same. Because the best music teachers are here in Mandeville. We always enjoyed classes (yes, mommy too!) because you can see how passionate our teacher is teaching and her dedication for the children. She is patient, caring and would go the extra miles for you. Classes were very engaging and fun too. Most importantly, Avigayil learns to imitate her teacher’s passion for music and is happy enjoying the journey doing what she love.

Thank you for being the best to us and may you always strive to bring out the best in all the children in your special little way.

— Parent of Janelle Tan

♫ My 7 year old daughter is attending violin lessons at Mandeville and she truly enjoys it very much that she chose it as a topic of her speech in her school recently about her kind and compassionate teacher, Ms Yap:

Good morning, everyone!
My name is Catherine and I am from class XX.
Today, I want to talk about something really important: kindness and empathy.
To me, kindness is being considerate and caring for other people.
Empathy is understanding what other people are feeling.
I would like to share with you about someone who really showed me what kindness and empathy look like – my violin teacher!
Usually, my mother comes with me into my violin class, but one day just a few months into the program, she wasn’t feeling well, so I had to go alone.
I was a little nervous because normally my teacher was strict, but on that day she was very supportive. At the end of class, she gave me a special purple star sticker to celebrate my hard work. I felt so grateful and thanked her with all my heart.
Another time, when I was learning something tricky called vibrato, my teacher found a funny way to help me practice.
She gave me a piece of toilet paper with $100 printed on it! She said, “Every time you practice vibrato, put the finger on the tissue and move the finger a bit on the violin.” It made me laugh, but it also motivated me to keep practicing.
And guess what? I’m getting better at vibrato because of her encouragement!
My teacher is always patient and finds different ways to help me understand. She even helps me tune my violin at the beginning of class.
I’ll never forget her kindness and empathy.
She’s not just a teacher; she’s like a mentor who always supports me.
So remember, being kind and understanding can make a big difference in someone’s life.
Let’s all try to be like my amazing violin teacher and spread kindness wherever we go.
Thank you!

— Parent of Catherine & Crystal

♫ We experience overwhelming progress for Samuel confidence and his leadership role at school, he do solo performances at his MA-RIYA camp last year and the performances make his maturity level to next level, he confidence to play his guitar in front his Principal and Vice Principal, teachers, his peers and the family with support from his peers and teachers, he insisted to bring his guitar along to the camp and he made extraordinary performances from that day and continues with his nominated awards from school that he being selected to be Vice President for his CCA of Drama and be President for spiritual gift program Legion of Mary at his school, me and his daddy aware that guitar help his mind set to next level from his heart ❤️

— Parent of Samuel Maximilian

♫ Mandeville is a music school that takes music learning seriously and makes it fun and enriching for their students. I appreciate the myriad of performance platforms provided to develop confident performers. My daughter really loves her teachers and always looks forward to her lessons. The teachers are passionate and dedicated, inspiring her to be an even better musician and person.

— Parent to Joanne Soon

♫ A dedicated, professional and kind teacher, Ms Christine has played an instrumental role in Allysha’s learning. Her teaching progresses methodically and logically through music theory and fundamentals. Under Ms Christine’s guidance, Allysha has developed a love for playing the piano as she gains the skills to play increasingly complex pieces. We hope that her new students will discover the same joy for playing the piano that Allysha did!

— Parent to Allysha Asmadi

♫   I love @mandevilleconservatory because it teaches me to compose beautiful music from my heart. Mandeville gives me the opportunity to make beautiful music, meet many teachers with beautiful souls and also making new friends. Mandeville’s staff are also very warm-hearted and are always ready to assist us whenever we needed any help.

Congratulations Mandeville!!!
May your success story continue for many more years to come.

— Ayden Kingsley Choo (Student)

♫   I love @mandevilleconservatory because it has given both Ayden and I a holistic education experience. We were given opportunities to learn and grow through classes, performances, competitions, conferences, and examinations. Meeting and making new friends are also a bonus.

Besides that, the teachers in Mandeville have a much better understanding of their students and always encouraged them to learn from a motivational perspective.

Being with Mandeville for 8 years now, it has definitely built me as the person I am today. It teaches me the true meaning of passion and perseverance to reach my long term goals. Mandeville also motivates me to have the stamina to keep practicing, sticking to my goals day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years and working really hard to make that future a reality. Mandeville has taught me how to live life like a marathon, not a sprint.

Thank You Mandeville.

May Mandeville 25th Anniversary lead to many more glorious years of music making. The achievements of Mandeville are the results of the combined effort of every individual. Let us all celebrate and make this occasion a memorable one.

Love, Celestia Maye Choo

— Celestia Maye Choo (Student)

♫   A very nurturing and engaging music school that cares for the overall music development of its students!

— Mother to Siddharth Hemrajani

♫   Every week, we travel an hour plus on the train to violin class. People asked, why go so far? My answer is always the same. Because the best music teachers are here in Mandeville. We always enjoyed classes (yes, mommy too!) because you can see how passionate our teacher is teaching and her dedication for the children. She is patient, caring and would go the extra miles for you. Classes were very engaging and fun too. Most importantly, Avigayil learns to imitate her teacher’s passion for music and is happy enjoying the journey doing what she love.

Thank you for being the best to us and may you always strive to bring out the best in all the children in your special little way.

— Mother to Avigayil Hannah Goh

♫   Littleman started his music journey with Mandeville Conservatory since the age of 3 in junior group class. When he graduated from junior group piano class, I was contemplating if I should continue with his piano lessons since most of the time during lessons he was just all over the place and couldn’t stick his butt on the chair… till we tried out a trial class with Teacher Teresa. She has so much patience with young children and able to keep him engaged throughout the 30min class when the attention span for a 4 yo is only about 9 min ( age + 5 mins according to child psychologists)

Thank u @mandevilleconservatory .. now I know my boy can stay focused for at least 20min throughout the 30 mins lesson.

— Mother to Christen Hwang

♫   I am truly grateful to Mr Ken Tan and Ms Yap Shu Mei for letting me intern at Mandeville. I am also very thankful to the employees there who made interning there a much more enjoyable experience. They were fun to talk to and also had wise advice to share at times.

From these 3 weeks here at Mandeville, I have learned a lot about what it takes to work in a company. I have gained a deep insight into the workings of a music school, the organization and communication required to keep everything in order.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the people as well, everyone was very friendly, especially the staff I worked with, and they made this experience all the more enjoyable. This internship is an unforgettable experience that I will carry with me for the rest of my life, and one I will draw upon when I encounter hardships in the working world in future.

— Ethan Ren recounts his work attachment at Mandeville Conservatory of Music

♫   My music education with Mandeville spans decades. I had the pleasure of learning to play violin under Ms Yap Shu Mei, the school’s principal, when I was 19. She had just started Mandeville and the school was only a 4-room music studio in Orchard Hotel. Under her stellar leadership and vision, Mandeville is now an established cornerstone of the music education industry in Singapore. I believe there are three reasons that attribute to Mandeville’s success. Firstly, their commitment to hiring good quality teachers who inspire their students to achieve the best results in the their choice of instrument. Secondly, Mandeville has a solid offering of music programs across different instruments – from baby music appreciation to ABRSM exam syllabus and even pop and jazz music!

— Sharon Ang, mother to Carissa and Asher Ng

♫   Mandeville prepares its students splendidly well for exams, by providing many facilities, including aural classes, master classes and recital class. The master classes are run by expert teachers, including Ms Yap and Mr Kang, both professional musicians. It’s a small group class, and since the teacher hosting the class is not the child’s regular teacher, a fresh perspective is given to the child on how he can improve and what new methods he can use to make those improvements. My son benefited tremendously from Ms Yap’s class and attained a distinction for his exam. He told me that he learnt many things from Ms Yap, including the correct bowing technique, somehow her method of explanation got through to him. On that note, his violin teacher, Mr Teodor is also exceptional in patiently working with my son on correcting his errors and always being encouraging, something that is so important to young children. Mandeville regularly organizes concerts and recitals to allow the children to perform and grow in confidence and love for music.

— Ratna Mishra, mother of Sunay Mishra, Suniska Mishra and Sujay Mishra

♫   From the very first day, I have been struck by Mandeville’s belief that music is to be shared and enjoyed. Every student is motivated to participate and to perform. The many big and small concerts as well as festivals that the school organises throughout the year reflect this strong belief. Our boy progressed from the Preschooler music class to piano, violin and Violin Stars classes. The occasional tears and tantrums during practices always transform into big, beautiful smiles after performances or upon the teacher’s encouragements and praises. The values he learns through these experiences are most important to us. I think this is truly what sets Mandeville apart from other music schools.

— Ling, mother of Lim JR

♫   My children started learning the violin at the tender age of four with Baby Suzuki Group Class. They then progressed to individual lesson and playing in the Violin Stars ensemble. Through their learning journeys, they have met many nurturing teachers who have inspired them to enjoy and play music beautifully.

They have also forged many close friendships through playing in the ensemble. It’s like playing and creating music in a family. Music became fun and alive to them! I believe Mandeville opens the door to unlimited possibilities for (my) children in the area of nurturing their creative development and lifelong learning in music as a result of their participation in various local and overseas performances, as well as, performances for a cause. Such a synergy at this tender age will certainly serve to enhance their growth in this (I believe) much needed area in Singapore.

— Tan May Yen, mother of Yee Ern Ong, Ethan Ong and Yee Lynn Ong

♫   The teachers are highly qualified and inspiring. They ignite love of music and continuously find ways to help the child improve. My son enjoys his weekly violin lessons and had accomplished several musical achievement under the nurturing teachers. The school maintains an open communication and also provides a platform for overseas performances. At Mandeville, I am assured that my child is learning under the best to develop his life- long music skills. Highly recommended!

— Sally Kheng, mother of Ethan Siow

♫   I always believe that music is a language that expresses the human emotions and can communicate with its beautiful nuances. Playing music is an activity that connects people and where one enjoys doing everyday as what my kiddos have learned during their Baby Violin with the Founder of the Mandeville, Ms Yap Shu Mei, “You Practice on the Days You Eat”.

This has since become a daily activity that the kids enjoy and connect with one another and with their friends. My 3 kids have been learning at The Mandeville Conservatory of Music since the age of 3. Mandeville has not only created the environment for learning but also provided opportunity for its students to practice that.

— Richard Loh, father of Lauren (Violin), Laurel (Violin), Lloyd (Cello)

♫   It is with pleasure that we provide this testimonial for Mandeville Conservatory of Music, our daughter’s violin school. Being home-school parents of two, we believe that home-school freedom allows us to choose the curriculum and style of learning that fits each of our children’s individual needs best.

The process and relationships remain our number one focus. When Celestia was four years old, she showed interest in music particularly in violin. So, we began to do our research online and prayed for the best school that would suit Celestia’s needs. We thanked God that we found Mandeville Conservatory of Music. Mandeville has been a great experience.  The whole team has been warm and were of great help.

— Robin Choo and Renee Goh, parents of Celestia Maye Choo

♫   I have always felt that music has a profound effect on developing the soul of a person … Especially in a child who appreciates music and how it connects people. How close friendships are forged through making music together, how joy is brought to people who need music to lift their moods, how music is used to bridge across different cultures and communities.

Not only so, as the child pursues a level of competency in acquiring the musical skills , they learn to apply values that enhance character development . How perseverance, patience, self-discipline, challenging their limits lead them to fulfill their potential. We must therefore put them in an environment that focuses on the process rather than the outcome.

— Dr Wong Yu Yi, mother of Peng Tzer Ming