Yi Kai has ABRSM grade 8 qualifications and is pursuing his Diploma in the cello. He started playing on the cello in 2008. Yi Kai started his journey with the cello in primary school when he joined the Chinese orchestra. His interest and performance skills were further developed in various strings ensemble groups and orchestras, including the Macpherson Philharmonic Orchestra. Yi Kai started coaching from 2017 and has experience coaching young children to adults. He has a passion to pass on his skills to student.
A recipient of the OCBC Local Undergraduate Scholarship, Jeremy graduated with First Class Honours in Flute from the joint degree program between the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and the Royal College of Music. He has played with The Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra of the Music Makers, the Singapore Lyric Opera and also in the Singapore premiere of Richard Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman ” in 2016.
Jeremy studied the flute with Roberto Álvarez and has played in the masterclasses of Michel Bellavance and Michael Cox. After clinching a 2nd prize in the Open Category of the Singapore Flute Festival Competition in 2017 he now maintains a schedule of teaching the flute in local schools and privately in his home studio. He is equally comfortable teaching children and adults of all levels, and believes that music-making should fundamentally be jolly and fun!
Starting the flute in 2014 at the age of 13, Julien discovered a new found liking to the flute and music. Hence he started private flute lessons in 2015. In the same year, he clinched a distinction in Grade 5 Flue performance under the tutelage of Miss Ke Yi Chun, who is a graduate of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.
In 2016 Julien took part in the flute festival, intermediate category ensemble competition and clinched 1st place. In 2017, he completed his Grade 8 in Flute Performance under the tutelage of Miss Wang Tong. He was also admitted into the Singapore National Youth Orchestra, who is currently under the baton of Maestro Joshua Tan.
Joyce obtained her Dizi diploma Performance with Distinction from National University of Singapore in 2007 and Distinction in Dizi grade 9 performance from NAFA (Nangyang Academy in Fine Arts) in 2005. Joyce studied under Mr Lim Sin Yeo (SCO), Mr Choo Boon Chong, Mr Qu Xiang, Mr Li Zhen, Mr See Seow Pang, Mr Tony Ang.
In 2008, she achieved distinction from National Chinese Music Competition (NCMC) organized by National Arts Council (NAC), for achieving first place in Dizi open category . Joyce also achieved distinction in various other well known competitions . She also actively performs in countries including Beijing, Taiwan and Jakarta.
Joyce started teaching Dizi from 2007 and has taught in more than 15 schools including Nanyang Polytechnic, Maha Bodhi School, Anglican High school.
Jonathan achieved Dizi Diploma with Distinction in the examinations organized by National University of Singapore, Centre For The Arts. In 2005, he attained Dizi Grade 8 with Distinction in the grading examinations jointly organized bu China Central Conservatory of Music and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. He was also invited to perform at the High Scorers’ Concert. His mentors and teachers include SCO (Singapore Chinese Orchestra) musician Mr Boo Chin Kiah and Mr Lim Sin Yeo, and eminent Dizi maestros Qu Xiang, Li Zhen, Choo Boon.
Danial is a multi-genre saxophonist and teacher with vast experience teaching/leading in concert bands and private lessons. Certified with a ABRSM grade 8 practical in saxophone and grade 5 theory, Danial is well versed in classical music as well as pop (top 100s), blues and jazz music.
Danial has over 14 years of experience playing in the local scene, with various high profile stints such as the Thomson Swing Band, NUS Jazz Band, NUS Wind Symphony, Singapore Wind Symphony Orchestra, SPF Band and Orchestra Collective.
He draws his inspiration from Jazz greats such as Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt and Cannonball Adderley. Today you can find him playing different genres including pop and jazz/neosoul styles.
Danial started coaching in 2018 and has experience coaching students of all age groups.
Matthew is a gifted music instrumentalist, proficient in the piano, keyboard, flute, clarinet, saxophone and cello. He is currently pursuing ATCL qualifications for both piano and flute, under Trinity music examination board. An avid composer, he composes music for youtube channel “Epic Music World”. Since 2016, he has a passion in coaching and is an effective music coach. Matthew has experienced coaching students age from 5 to adults”.
Ying Xu is a full time piano teacher, having achieved ABRSM grade 8 piano qualifications. Ying Xu also has ABRSM grade 8 Theory qualifications. He has been coaching since 2021 and has experience coaching young kids and adults.
He also has experience coaching piano and keyboard students online, over and above face-to-face lessons. Ying Xu goes above and beyond his duty to ensure all his students learn the skills of playing the piano or the keyboard effectively.
A music coach, music producer and musician. Calvin is a music veteran. He has over 20 years of experience playing the guitar for more than 20 years. He also has over 400 original compositions. Among his accolades include: Highly Commended Winner for Scala Songwriting Competition 2001, Semi-Finals for Mova Songwriting Festival 2002, Entry of Merit, Top 10 percent of 4500 entries from 50 countries in Unisong 2003.
Calvin specializes in acoustic guitar lessons, electric guitar lessons, and ukulele lessons. He has a repertoire of over 2000 popular songs for his guitar classes. These include current pop song, English classics, as well as Chinese songs. Genre he specializes in, include country, blues, rock, acoustic fingerstyle, pop, metal.
Matthew is getting his Diploma in flute performance from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). He is a a hardworking and determine musician. His passion is not only in music performance but also enabling and educating others. His orchestra experience includes NAFA orchestra (2019 to current) playing the flute and the piccolo; the Philharmonic Orchestra 2019 New Year’s Eve concert; Wind Band Association of Singapore (Youth band festival concert) 2017 & 2018; Montfort Secondary School Millitary Band 2014 – 2017 where he served as the section leader and quarter master; Montford Alumni Wind Orchestra (2018 to current).
Matthew also won the Singapore Raffles International Music Festival (Young Artist category – Silver, 2019),