Field(s) of study : Violin, Viola
Born : Vietnam
Degrees : Bachelor of Music (Viola), Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore; Bachelor of Music (Violin), Hanoi Conservatory of Music
Biography : A member of the Yong Siew Toh Symphony Orchestra. Active member of the Singapore Festival Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra. Invited numerous occasions to Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Russia and Australia as an orchestra member. Has taught for more than 8 years.
Faculty : Faculty since July 2007
Field(s) of study : Cello & Piano
Born : Taiwan
Degrees : MMus (Performance), University of Hartford, Hartford, CT, USA
Biography : Chen Chia-Min is a professional cellist and educator. She has provided music instruction to students of all ages for nearly twenty years, with an emphasis on technique and expression development. Although her training is based primarily on the Suzuki Method, she customizes her instruction for each student to insure student safety through proper position and motion.
She also strives to inspire and encourage students with a goal of engaging them in a life-long learning process. As a result, many of her students have gone on to continue their studies at such prestigious institutions as UCLA, the Longy School of Music, Mannes Colleges of Music, Hartt School of Music, the Birmingham Conservatory, Leopold-Mozart-Zentrum der Universität,Hoschschule fur Künste Bremen, and others.
Ms Chen stresses the importance of performing and has performed extensively in the United States and Taiwan, including a recent performance of Beethoven’s Trio Concerto with the National University of Tainan Symphony Orchestra. She is also an accomplished pianist and continues to perform informally as accompanist.
Ms Chen attained a Master of Music (performance) from the University of Hartford (Hartford, CT, USA) in 1995 after graduating with a Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (San Francisco, CA, USA).
Faculty : August 2016
Field(s) of study : Violin, Viola
Born : Ukraine
Degrees : Master & Bachelor Degree in Music Arts – S.S Prokofiev Donetsk State Academy of Music (Ukraine), First-class honours of Junior Specialist Degree in Music Arts – Donetsk College
Biography : A trained instructor in the violin and viola, Veronika has helmed 8 years under her belt in teaching at various local music schools and also in the Ukraine. Her professional experience includes performing in regional recitals, orchestras and chamber music with the most recent being part of a string quintet in the Singapore International Festival of Music. And being a competitive player, she has also won top prizes in music competitions in the Ukraine.
Veronika, who is a committed and passionate individual, is adept in identifying the needs of her students and is able to adapt her delivery style to meet the diverse needs of learners.
Faculty : Faculty since October 2017
Field(s) of study : Violin
Born : Bulgaria
Degrees : Masters of Arts, State Academy of Music, Pancho Vladigerov (Bulgaria)
Biography : Has taught for more than 20 years in Bulgaria and Singapore, with many of his students winning prizes in music competitions in Bulgaria and Singapore. A violinist for the Chamber Orchestra in Bulgaria and conductor of the Young Virtuosos String Orchestra.
Faculty : Faculty since 2006
Field(s) of study : Violin
Born : Singapore
Degrees : DipABRSM in Violin
Biography : Music Director of Victoria Junior College String Ensemble.
Music Director of ESO Symphony
Founding Music Director of the Singapore Management University String Ensemble (2005-2012)
Leading Violinist of pop/rock string quartet, VOX.
Highly sought-after as a conductor in Singapore ,Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Faculty : Faculty since 2003
Field(s) of study : Cello
Born : Vietnam
Degrees : Bachelor of Music, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory; Bachelor of Music, Hanoi National Conservatory of Music (Vietnam)
Biography : Has taught for more than 10 years in Vietnam and Singapore. A highly sought after cellist for many chamber concerts and orchestra events, such as Cellissimo at the Esplanade Recital Studio, a member of Singapore Festival Orchestra.
Faculty : Faculty since 2009
Field(s) of study : Violin
Born : Vietnam
Degrees : Bachelor of Music, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Biography : An active chamber musician and orchestra member, collaborating with orchestras in Vietnam, Hong Kong, China and Japan. Awarded numerous scholarships to study violin at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music and University of Tasmania.
Faculty : Faculty since January 2010
Field(s) of study : Violin & Viola
Born : Singapore
Degrees : MMus (Performance Teaching), University of Melbourne, Australia
Biography : Completed her MMus (Performance Teaching) at University of Melbourne, Australia in 2014. Previously attained BMus (Hons) at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, NUS. Also holds an ATCL in Violin recital, Associate Diploma in Viola and Licentiate Diploma in Piano. Have taught in various schools in Melbourne. Have also taught locally at Motivate Music School and St. Margarets Secondary School.
Faculty : Faculty since 2014
Field(s) of study : Violin
Born : Colombia
Degrees : Technician in Musical Education and Violin, Superior School of Fine Arts (Colombia)
Biography : Has taught extensively for over 25 years in Colombia. Performed in various music festivals, including the Las Americas festival, a member of the Siguaraya Orchestra and Latinos Band in Singapore.
Faculty : Faculty since May 2008
Field(s) of study : Electric Guitar
Born : Singapore
Degrees : Bachelor of Performing Arts, Lasalle College of the Arts
Biography : Has more than 5 years of teaching experiences. An active performer in the Singapore music scene.
Faculty : Faculty since May 2011
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