Sarah achieved Masters in Music degree in violin performance from Schulich School of Music (Montreal, Canada) in 2018. Prior to that, she achieved Bachelor’s in Music in violin performance from Eastman School of Music (New York, USA) in 2016.
She has been teaching since 2010 in Singapore and Montreal, and has been full time violin coach since 2020. Sarah has experience coaching students from age 4 to adults.
Sarah also has vast performance experience in Chamber and Orchestra. Notable ones include: Thunderbay Symphony Orchestra (2018-2020), National Academy Orchestra (2019-2020), Vermont Mozart Festival Orchestra (2017), Mcgill Symphony Orchestra (2016-2018), Orford Orchestra Academy (2016), Roundtop Festival Orchestra Principal 2nd Violin (2016), Eastman Philharmonic (2013-2016), Singapore Lyric Opera Orchestra (2012).
Siak Lee is a qualified music teacher with excellent subject knowledge, humour and a passion for student development. She achieved Bachelors of Education (Honours) in instrumental and vocal teaching in 2024, from Royal College of London. Prior to that, she graduated with diploma in teaching from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 2022.
She started coaching violin and piano from 2017. Her awards include:
2014 High Scorer’s Concert organized by ABRSM
2017 Silver in Instrumental Ensemble Competition by 4th Singapore Raffles International Music Festival 2017
2018 Silver in Open Category (Solo), Age 18 and Above Division organized by Euroasia Association of Performing Arts\ Concertmistress in Foon Yew High School String Orchestra
2019 Diploma Music Performance in Distinction by Trinity College London.
2020 NAFA Project Strings Concert with Lucy Russell 2021 NAFA Project Strings Recording Concert at Lee Foundation Theatre\ p.l.a.y @ library Musical Potpourri
2022 Most Improved GPA Award\ 10- hour Musicianship Course by Kodaly Academy of Music
2023 Euroasia Competition 2023 Diploma Strings Division- Gold Award
2024 Discover Dalcroze Day at Royal Russell School
Tevy graduated from La Salle Singapore & Kingston University (DIP. BA in violin music performance, Hons upper 2nd Division) in 1998. He also has piano as minor study for his Dip. BA. He has 9 years of solid coaching experience with private students as well as in music schools.
Tevy’s appreciation of western classical music originated from his coaches from Singapore and UK. Notably, he took master classes from Mr Jonathan Rees (a recipient of the BBC Award violinist in 1978).
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”.