Our teachers are fully qualified and/or have extensive teaching experience. Led by Ms Carol Sia, who is an established and well-recognized music educator in Singapore and who received her major in paino performance from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, USA. Ms Sia has more than 20 years of teaching music to toddlers right up to students in the advanced levels under her belt. Ms Sia was also the Head of Music Department in an international elementary school.
Carol Sia – B.Mus, LTCL
Piano / Early Childhood
Carol Sia is an established and well-recognized music educator in Singapore with a Bachelor degree in Piano Performance from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, USA. She has been under the tutelage of renowned local pianist, Mr Ong Lip Tat and American pianist/educator Professor Ruth Slenczynska. Carol has a wealth of experience having taught for the last 20 years to children as young as 3 year old to students in the advanced level.
Jean – Dip in Music and Audio Technology / Grade 8 Drums
Drums
Jean has graduated from Singapore Polytechnic with a Diploma in Music and Audio Technology. During her course of study, she majored in drum. At Singapore Polytechnic, she has acquired her knowledge and skill in music theory, songwriting and music production. With her passion in music she hopes to aspire more people especially children to love and enjoy music.
Sarah Ling – M.Mus, B.Mus (Hons)
Piano
Sarah has a wealth of knowledge, music appreciation and performing skills to share with her students, backed by over thirty years of teaching experience. She had the privilege of spending seven years in the UK for her education in music, particularly with Charles Hopkins, performer, recording artist, and writer, and also her piano and instrumental teacher. She later did a research and thesis in Expression in Musical Performances, the first of its kind, with Eric Taylor, Professor in Music Psychology. She believes in instilling in students a true passion for learning and exploration that will last them a lifetime.
Nicole Tan – ALCM / Piano Grade 8 / Theory Grade 8
Piano
Nicole has started learning piano at a very tender age, her immense passion for music made her pursue her music Diploma in Piano performance. She is a dedicated music educator in public, private and international schools. Patient and dynamic, she is able to tailor lessons to suit the needs of students with different profile. She believes in develop musicianship through inspiration and thus encourages students to be exposed and try out different genre and types of music.
Oswald Tan – BA (Hons), FTCL
Piano
Oswald Tan has graduated from LaSalle College of Music in 2010 with a BA (hons) in Classical Music Performance studying with lecturers Ms Lena Ching and Dr John Sharpley. He has a LTCL in Piano Performance with Distinction and recently attained FTCL with Trinity of College London.
Jeremy – Grade 8 Pop/Rock Electric Guitar
Guitar
Jeremy was introduced to music at a young age when he first started taking organ lessons and he is currently holding a Grade 8 Pop/Rock Electric Guitar.
He first picked up an electric guitar at the age of 15 and started to take an interest in the way it sounded and how it blended with the other instruments. The more he learned, the more his perspective changed and it opened up a lot of new ideas and questions about what music really is. The learning journey was difficult but under the guidance of his teacher and a lot of trial and error, he is able to take a step closer to his goals.
Irene Tan – Dip Early Childhood, Grade 8 Piano, Grade 6 Violin
Early Childhood / Piano / Violin
Irene Tan has over 30 years of experience in the field of music and early childhood education. She has received her Diploma in Preschool Education and Leadership which is accredited by the Ministry of Community Development and Sports as well as the Ministry of Education. Irene is patient, enthusiastic and passionate in contributing to the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of young children.
Chan Su Kim – LCM Piano Grade 8 / Theory Grade 8 / UCSI B. Music
Piano
Teacher Kim has Diploma in Graphic Design and Advertising, Grade 8 Piano Practical and Theory. Has studied music degree in college for 3 years majoring in Piano Performance and minor in drums. Has attended numerous seminars on piano performance and various music upgrading courses. Still keeping up with music upgrading seminars from time to time.
Lai Yan Lam – BA (Hons), Dip ABRSM, ATCL
Piano
Yan Lam has graduated from LaSalle College of Music in 2010 with a BA (hons) in Music Composition. She has also attained both the DipABRSM and a distinction in ATCL in Piano Performance in 2009. This year, she has taken the LRSM in Piano Performance.
Arthur Ang – Dip in Music (NAFA), Dip ABRSM Percussion Performance
Percussion Instruments
Arthur graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts with a Diploma in Music and DIpABRSM Percussion Performance. He has taught drum kit and the percussion sections of various school’s symphonic bands. His students come from all walks of life, ranging from 5 year old to working adults. He has also performed with ensembles and groups such as MusArt Percussion Ensemble, Asian Youth Orchestra and SAF Music & Drama Company’s Chinese Orchestra.
Mr. Farid – LTCL
Jazz or Pop Piano/Violin/Viola/Cello/Double Bass
Ismail started playing the piano at age 6. He is an accomplished performer, entertainer, director of orchestras and a string instruments music instructor. He was Orchestra Director with the Kansas Public School districts and Executive Director of the Southwestern College Youth Symphony. Ismail trained under the London Royal School of Music and holds a professional degree from Trinity College London, with emphasis on the professional application in jazz performance and pro music. He also attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, with instructions on Music Education. He pursued a professional music career since 1985, debuting as restaurant pianist at Vikings Restaurant for 3 years. For over a decade, he performed at numerous 5-star hotels and outlets in Singapore, including Marina Village International, Hyatt Hotel, Hotel Intercontinental, Marina Mandarin and Westin Stamford. Ismail has been in the music industry for 18 years as a full-time professional musician, and as a music educator for 14 years. With over 30 years of experience, he has returned to Singapore to inspire musical minds of the young and the young-at-heart.
Michelle Kee – Grade 8 Piano
Piano
Michelle has started learning piano at a young age, and continues to pursue higher standards throughout the years. Attaining Grade 8 in Practical (Piano) and Theory, she has attempted Diploma in ABRSM in 2016. She shares her passion in teaching with her piano mentor of 10 years. Michelle is a firm believer of inspiring students to learn life skills through music as an essential part to teaching.
Rusdi Bin Ismadi – Grade 8 Percussion
Drums
Rusdi was a former bandsman in the SAF Central Band from 1989 – 2003. Obtaining Grade 8 (Merit) in Percussion from Trinity College of London in 1999. He has been teaching for more than 10 years and he has the passion in teaching students to achieve their goal and dreams.