Kevin began to learn violin at the age of 9 and started off as a CCA under Michael Tong. He has also went through the tutelage of renowned SSO members Wu Man Yun, Foo Say Ming and Nikolai Koval.
He has achieved a Distinction in Grade 8 ABRSM exam and went on to participate in numerous competitions where the most notable one is achieving Gold standard in the Singapore Performers Festival.
After serving his National Service, Kevin attended the Diploma and Degree from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) where the Degree programme was in collaboration with RCM (Royal College of Music) and was under the tutelage of Professor Michal Cwizewicz.
To further hone his techniques and interpretations, he attended masterclasses held by Chua Lik Wuk, Lynette Lim and Zhao Tian.
Kevin currently holds the Bachelor of Music (Hons) and even took the DipABRSM exam. He is able to teach repertoires to any level and explores not just classical music, but jazz repertoires as well. He also holds a Grade 8 certification in Music Theory where most of his students achieved Distinction in their Grade 5 exam.
Local violinist, Clement Lim has been teaching in Singapore as a full time violin instructor since 1995.
Born in 1972, Mr. Lim started his journey in practical violin at the age of 8. He had received his violin training with several renowned violinists. Among were Pavel Prantl (first SSO concertmaster); Chua Lik Wuk; Kong Zhao Hui – members of SSO. Lynette Lim.
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!
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.