Teachers’ Profile

Andrea has been teaching students ranging from 5 to 12 years old, and has unique ways to grasp the attention of the younger children during lessons. She tries to cater the lessons to their pace and level of interest to the best of her abilities so that every lesson will be enjoyable for them. She lets students open up to her honestly when they are having trouble with their pieces, so that she will be able to go through in detail with them, speeding up their progression rates as a result.

Teaching Areas:
✅ Home Based – East Coast Road
❌ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
✅ Pop

Charmaine has taught students ranging from 3 to 6 years old, some whom have a short concentration span. She managed to increase their attention span by using a variety of methods. To begin with, she will speak to them individually at eye-level in a gentle tone and give them stickers. Such methods have made most of her students more cooperative. Then, Charmaine would paste letter stickers on the piano keys to help students identify the positions of the notes easily.

From her experience, being a piano teacher can be tremendously rewarding and fulfilling. As the saying goes, “Teaching begins in the heart of a passionate educator”. The art of guiding a student on a journey is one that comes naturally to some, but can certainly be learned by others who have the right skills.

Teaching Areas:
❌ Home Based
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
❌ Pop

Elizabeth has been teaching part-time since 2019. Her interest in working with children was sparked when she had the opportunity to teach at a music school whilst waiting for her university application. She has experience in teaching both small groups for young children as well as individual piano lessons. Elizabeth always does her best to conduct each lesson successfully and fruitfully.

Teaching Areas:
✅ Home Based – Woodlands Drive 16
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
❌ Pop

Felicia is someone who loves music since young. She plays the piano since she was 8 years old and was in choir in her primary and secondary school days taking the role of a student conductor as well as a piano accompanist. She hopes to teach students music knowledge and share her passion as well.

Teaching Areas:
✅ Home Based – Langsat Road
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
✅ Pop

Jocelyn started learning the piano when she was 6 and obtained her Grade 8 Piano Certificate in 2016. Jocelyn have started teaching privately since 2017, and started teaching in a studio since 2018.

When Jocelyn first started learning the piano, she was demoralized and almost gave up. However, with the guidance from her passionate teachers, she was able to persevere and subsequently pass her exams. From this experience, she wants to continue spreading her passion for music and piano. Jocelyn is currently pursuing a degree, and furthering her studies for recital diplomas and music theory.

Teaching Areas:
✅ Home Based – Hougang Ave 10
❌ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
✅ Pop

Josline started learning the piano when she was 12 and obtained her Grade 5 Piano Certificate in 2009. Since then, she has performed in school concerts and taught students from 7 years old privately. Josline’s passion has kept her going to play the piano on her own and enjoy the moment!

Teaching Areas:
✅ Home Based – Anchorvale Crescent
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
✅ Pop

Karen has been a full-time private piano teacher since 2012, teaching ABRSM practical and theory. She has taught students ranging from a very young age all the way to adults. She also teaches students who are playing for leisure and prefer learning at a more relaxed pace without the pressure of taking exams. Most of her students have achieved high passing rates with a Distinction or Merit in their ABRSM piano exams.

In Karen’s lessons, she teaches students to develop patience, a sense of pitch and rhythm, musicality and expression. She guides them to acquire the right finger technique to produce the right tone and articulation that will help them to bring out the best quality in their music. For young beginners, Karen uses step-by-step teaching method books combined with flashcards, musical apps, visual rhythms and games to engage them in musical activities.

Teaching Areas:
✅ Home Based – Hougang Ave 4
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
✅ Jazz
✅ Pop

Leslie has been teaching since 2015, preparing students for ABRSM Exams as well as teaching Contemporary Keyboard Music (Qualified). His teaching career kicked off when he was recommended to teach at Bedok Community Centre with 10 ABRSM students. Subsequently, the students’ parents requested him to teach at their homes instead. That’s how Leslie started teaching private lessons.

He just completed his contract to teach music to the French Community. Leslie is patient, understanding and friendly with a sense of humor. He enjoys interaction so it’s natural for him to make his students feel accepted, secure and comfortable. Hence, he builds rapport very quickly!

Leslie believes in his student’s abilities without compromising a high standard for himself and for his students. As each student is unique with different learning abilities, he prefers to teach them at their comfortable pace, motivate them by setting goals and affirming them for their achievements! Leslie has taught students for ABRSM Exam Grades 1 to 6 with a high passing rate scoring distinctions and merits!

Teaching Areas:
❌ Home Based
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
✅ Pop

Oliver has been playing the piano since he was 4 years old. He believes in continuing one’s interest in playing the piano long after grades have ended. Oliver himself has continued to play piano songs with a focus on modern contemporary pieces and has his own YouTube channel. He also takes pop song requests from friends and upload them onto his channel. Oliver has participated in his university’s inter domertry’s talent show and his company’s talent time for the Asia Pacific office with piano performances. While new to teaching, He is confident that he is able to instill into beginners the love of piano music regardless of age.

Teaching Areas:
❌ Home Based
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
❌ Pop

Rachel enjoys playing the piano as a hobby and recently started teaching. She is currently teaching beginner piano to a 5 year old tutee. She enjoys looking for the most up to date piano books and thinking of how to execute her lessons. Rachel’s piano lessons were very precious to her during her childhood and she hopes to also share this joy of music to young children.

Teaching Areas:
❌ Home Based
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
✅ Jazz
✅ Pop

Stephanie has experience teaching children ranging from beginners to Grade 4 in both practical and musical theory. She is also able to help in preparing them for the ABRSM examinations.

Teaching Areas:
❌ Home Based
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
❌ Pop

A versatile and experienced piano teacher, Sylvia began her musical journey when she picked up the keyboard at the age of five and has developed a strong passion for music ever since. She has been teaching piano for over ten years in China, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. She has even setup a piano center in Handan, China.

Sylvia holds relative certificates from ABRSM for both theory and practical skills. In her pursuit for further musical knowledge and skills, she continues her engagement learning with Ms Susan Lai Siu Ling (Master – Royal Academy of Music, London), Prof Arkadiusz Bialak (Lasalle College, Singapore) and Prof Pan Kok Chang (University Malaya). Sylvia has also enrolled in the Music Education Master at University of Malaya and has been described by teachers and fellows as having great musicality and a sensitive ear.

Sylvia believes in making music learning an enjoyable,personalized experience for students. She sees music as a platform for students to express themselves, and to develop confidence, focus and skills in observation and problem-solving. She incorporates singing, body movement, and fun activities to make students engaged and interested. She encourages creativity and imagination with lessons catered to every individual. Her lessons will make music as a healthy part of childhood and a hobby for growing up.

Teaching Areas:
✅ Home Based – Ang Mo Kio St 31
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
❌ Pop

Ai enjoys teaching children and adolescents, and has worked closely with youth from ages 2 to 16. She is an energetic, encouraging and caring person, so her lessons are always engaging and dramatised. She builds rapport very quickly and easily. Ai believes a child would enjoy befriending and learning from her.

One of her fonder memories was when she taught a Primary 4 beginner girl for a year. Ai started by building her knowledge in theory including reading music scores before moving to simple songs, and finally, to more challenging songs. She also got her to suggest some songs she enjoys listening to, so that she would be more keen in learning them.

Teaching Areas:
✅ Home Based – Carpmael Road
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
❌ Pop

The performing arts has been prominent in Yuan Teng’s life – From experience in different dance genres (ballet, hip-hop), singing (classical and pop) to playing of instruments (guitar, piano). Yuan Teng believes in learning through play and making the learning experience interactive and engaging as much as possible. Currently a music and movement teacher working with children from preschool to Primary School, Yuan Teng is well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to engage students in interesting and fun sessions as they journey into learning an instrument.

Teaching Areas:
❌ Home Based
✅ Travel

Genre Taught:
✅ Classical
✅ Graded
❌ Jazz
❌ Pop