Archives: Faculty Members

Field(s) of study : Piano, Flute

Born : Malaysia

Degrees : Bachelor of Music, University of Melbourne

Biography : Started her teaching and performing career from the age of 15, she has performed in Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and Europe. With her love and passion for music, currently specialized in teaching young children with the hope of creating a fun learning environment. Well-liked by parents and students.

Faculty : Faculty since 2011

Field(s) of study : Music Performance (Piano)

Born : Malaysia

Degrees : Diploma, ABRSM, Music Performance (Piano)

Biography : Loves children and have the passion and patience in teaching toddlers. Acquired teachers’ training in Forest of Stars Demiquaver and taught a group of toddlers on music appreciation. Previous work experience includes teaching in local music school and private school in Malaysia for 10 years. Friendly and well-liked by parents and students!

Faculty : May 2016

Field(s) of study : Piano, Theory

Born : Singapore

Degrees : Bachelor of Music Studies (High Distinction), University of Sydney; Licentiate Diploma in Piano Performance, Royal Schools of Music; Bachelor of Applied Science, NUS

Biography : Studied with renowned Dutch-Australian pianist Gerard Willems. Actively performed in recitals and masterclasses in Sydney Conservatory of Music. Obtained high distinctions in all her piano recital examinations. She has also done piano accompaniment for various violin ABRSM examinations and “O” level Music Elective Programme (MEP) examinations.

Faculty : Faculty since 2012

Field(s) of study : Piano

Born : Malaysia

Degrees : BContempMus (Hons), UCSI University, Malaysia

Biography : Holds a Bachelor in Contemporary Music from UCSI University, Malaysia. Adept in teaching both classical and pop music and years of performing and teaching experiences.

Faculty : Since December 2015

Born: Singapore
Field(s) of study: Violin
Degrees: Bachelor of Music, Peabody Institute of John Hopkins (USA)

Biography: Performed extensively with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra before deciding to pursue teaching as a career. Awarded a Singapore Public Service Commission scholarship.

Faculty: Faculty since 2001; current Associate Consultant of Violin Studies

Born: Malaysia
Field(s) of study: Piano, Aural Training, Theory
Degrees: Bachelor of Music, University of Melbourne (Australia)

Biography: Has more than 15 years of teaching experience in Malaysia and Singapore. A popular and passionate teacher, highly effective as a masterclass clinician. Trainer of several high-scorer pianists in the ABRSM examinations.

Faculty: Faculty since 2000; Deputy Head of Piano Studies since 2007; Current Consultant of Piano Studies

Born: Malaysia
Field(s) of study: Violin Group
Degrees: Masters of Music, Southern Illinois University (USA)

Biography: Studied with John Kendall. Member of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra before joining Raffles Girls Secondary School as music director for string ensemble. Runs Joyful Strings, a highly acclaimed group of violinists performing for high profile events in Singapore and USA. A regular clinician at Suzuki institutes in Tennessee, Utah, North Carolina, Australia and Singapore. Trainer of many top-scorers of music examinations and prize-winning young violinists in local and international violin competitions.

Faculty: Faculty since 2000

Born: Singapore
Field(s) of study: Double Bass, Guitar
Degrees: Diploma, Trinity College of Music, London (UK)

Biography: Awarded the first Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) scholarship to pursue music studies in London from 1979-1982. Upon return to Singapore, was member of the SSO till 2005. Taught in National University of Singapore for more than 10 years.

Faculty: Director since inception