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2Field(s) of study : Contemporary Piano

Born : Malaysia

Degrees : Bachelor Of Music (Hons.) Contemporary

Biography : Ms Chiang holds a Bachelor of Music (Hons) Contemporary from UCSI University, majoring in Piano. She has also received an award in Diploma of Associate from London College of Music. Her teaching journey kicked off by her teaching in Cempaka Performing Arts Company in Malaysia and subsequently migrating and relocating in Singapore.

The age range of her student varies from children to adults, however she is more in tune with coaching and working with kids, especially those in the Beginner levels. Ms Chiang emphasizes that a strong inlay of foundation for young beginners will reap beneficial rewards to their music journey in the future, thus her aim is to help strengthen the foundation of her students. She has also previously headed junior group classes in music appreciation.

Ms Chiang affirms that with the proper guidance and encouragement, any child can achieve greatness. Parental involvement is in line with this philosophy as it is essential in ensuring the child’s progress.

Given her care and support towards her students, Ms Chiang’s students have achieved 100% passing rate in their ABRSM examinations with a number of them attaining Distinction. These students had the opportunity to perform in the Conservatory’s prestigious High Scorers Concert. Ms Chiang also believes that performance exposure is advantageous, thus she has sent her students to perform in the Conservatory’s piano departmental recitals and the Biennial concert as well.

With the many events that music schools organize, Ms Chiang was nominated as the concert master in her previous employment where she had to plan and facilitate the school’s concerts. She currently uses this experience to help out in the various concerts held in Mandeville, where she is part of the concert committee.

On top of her teaching profession, Ms Chiang had a memorable experience performing in front of royalties in a Royal Banquet of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. When she is not teaching, Ms Chiang spends her time reading novels, creating arts & crafts and café hopping.

Faculty : Faculty since January 2017

Field(s) of study : Piano and Theory

Born : Malaysia

Degrees : Bachelor of music, University Science Malaysia, Penang

Biography : An interest in playing the piano at a young age blossomed into a full-fledged tertiary education in music – Ms. Ivy obtained her Bachelor Degree (Hons) in Music Pedagogy and Performance from the University of Science Malaysia, Penang under the tutelage of Dr. Yumi Yoshioka in 2009. She also attained her Associateship diploma from Trinity College of London (ATCL) with distinction while studying in high school.

During the course of her studies, she has participated in the Jazz Band as a violinist. She was part of the strings members of Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Penang State (PESSOC). She has performed extensively for various types of instrumental and vocal performance, recital, charity, and examination.

In the year 2015, she has attained Suzuki Piano Teacher Training Certification with Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) in Memphis and Columbus under the tutelage of Caroline Fraser and Mary Craig Powell.

As a music lover, she creates elaborate music arrangements for kids, bands, and choirs for ensemble performances.

Ms. Ivy has been a music instructor of piano, aural and theory since 2008 and has extensive experience working with students of all ages from 3-55, in both Malaysia and in Singapore. She has prepared students for music exams in ABRSM and has consistently produced good results for her students scoring mainly distinctions and merits. She enjoys working with all age groups. She has also worked as a volunteer in MINDS Organisations with special needs children in music enrichment programmes.

Ms. Ivy’s teaching approach encapsulates the Suzuki Philosophy in its entirety that every child can learn. She also firmly believes that music is a form of language that everyone can be taught to be fluent in. Therefore, by utilizing different methods and effective teaching, she is committed in bringing out the best from every student, inspire them and to help them blossom into well-rounded individuals.

She cultivates students’ curiosity and interest in learning by showing commitment to student learning as she believes that it can be an important factor in motivating students.

With such great dedication and love for music teaching, her biggest motivation and goal as a teacher is to enable students to realize a level of proficiency that will allow them to learn music independently, leading to lifelong appreciation and enjoyment in music-making.

Faculty : Faculty since August 2012

Field(s) of study: Piano

Degrees: Bachelor of Music in Piano, National Taipei University of Education

Biography: Ms Lin Chia Chen is a pianist and music educator with over 10 years of teaching experience in Singapore and Taiwan. She graduated from National Taipei University of Education with a Bachelor of Music in Piano, with additional professional studies in music education and minor in Oboe.

Alongside her teaching career, Ms Chia Chen has built an extensive performance background through solo, chamber, orchestral, and choral performances internationally. Her recent appearances include the Lancaster International Piano Festival at the Barshinger Center, Franklin & Marshall College, U.S.A. (2024), and a piano duet recital at the Esplanade Recital Studio, Singapore (2023).

In Taiwan, she has performed in major concert productions including the National Choir’s Christmas Praise Concert at Miaobei Arts Center (2018), conducted by Martin Schebesta, and the National Choir and Evergreen Symphony Orchestra’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie symphony concert at the National Concert Hall, Taiwan (2018), conducted by Shih-Hung Young. She also participated in the Taipei International Choral Music Festival (2017), performing under the direction of Gábor
Hollerung at the National Concert Hall, Taiwan.

Her international festival appearances include performances at The Silk Road International Music Festival in Xi’an Concert Hall, China (2018), where she was awarded Best Performance in the festival competition, as well as participation in the Académies Internationales d’Été du Grand Nancy in France (2012). In addition, she toured Italy with the NTUE Orchestra, performing in recital halls at the Brescia Conservatoire and Conservatorio di Musica di Perugia (2015).

Ms Chia Chen has also actively participated in international masterclasses and music festivals, studying with renowned professors and artists from the United States, Europe, and Asia. These experiences have further shaped her artistic development, collaborative musicianship, and teaching philosophy.

Ms Chia Chen has also received awards in several piano competitions, including First Prize in the Taipei City Student Music Competition – Southern District Piano Competition (2015), and Second Prize in the Professional Teenager Category of The Asia Piano Competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2012).

With her diverse experience in piano performance, orchestral collaboration, choral productions, and music education, Chia Chen brings a holistic and expressive approach to teaching. She is passionate about nurturing students’ musicality, technical foundation, confidence, and artistic individuality in a supportive and inspiring learning environment. She believes in creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment where every student can grow at their own pace and develop a lifelong
appreciation for music.

Faculty : Faculty since June 2026