Dr Lee Pei Ming was previously an Assistant Professor in Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at the National University of Singapore. She taught at the university from 2005 to 2018. Lee graduated with a Doctorate in Musical Arts (DMA) in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2005 and achieved her Licentiate and Fellowship (F.T.C.L.) from Trinity College in London with honours prior to her degrees.

Dr Lee’s research paper “Infant Musicality in the New Generation” was published at the INTED conference in Spain. She also presented her papers at the prestigious World Piano Pedagogy Conference at Texas, USA and in Malaysia. Lee is also the founder of the music programme Staccato! Music, which specialises in early childhood music and movement programme since 2009. The programme is based on her research on developing accurate pitching abilities in young children. Due to the success of the music programme, Staccato! Pte Ltd was awarded Promising SME 500 in 2013. The early childhood programme has been adopted by several well-known kindergartens in Singapore, like Carpe Diem, Little Skool-House, BibiNogs, M.Y World by YMCA over the years. In 2018, Staccato! Pte Ltd ventured into Prodigy Music in Shanghai, and expanded a new branch at Orchard Tanglin in 2021.

In recent years, Dr Lee has several students who had achieved distinction in their ABRSM or Trinity piano examinations. Ms Ong Weng Yee headed to Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester, to pursue a music education, after achieving her Grade 8 with distinction when she was eight years old. Mr Goh Kai Cheng was awarded the grand-final winner in the 5th Annual Steinway Piano Competition, to represent Singapore in the Regional Round in 2020.

In addition to her passion for teaching, Dr Lee had performed in the 13th ASEAN Summit Gala Dinner in 2007, and in the 2006 Singapore International Piano Festival at the Victoria Concert Hall. In 2006, Lee premiered Eine Kleine Mitternachmusik by American composer George Crumb in Michigan and Singapore. Other places where Lee had performed include Czech Republic and Italy.

Chin Ying Soong’s journey with piano started at the age of 9 in Kuala Lumpur. In his early years, he participated and won several piano competitions, such as Yamaha Malaysia Grand Prix winner 1990, Penang Mozart Competition finalist 1991, and being active as piano accompanist for vocal and competition in his 20s. He attained his Licentiate Trinity College of London (LTCL) at the age of 20 and Fellowship Trinity College of Music (FTCL) two years later. In 1994, he studied a two years performance course at Birmingham Conservatoire UK, and later attained his Licentiate Royal College of Music (LRSM) with distinction in 2002.

A teacher to many young and aspiring musicians, Ying Soong has over 25 years of teaching experience, mostly in tertiary institutions, music college and university in Malaysia and Singapore. His students range from private piano students, undergraduate, to music teachers completing their diploma certifications.

He has been lecturing at University Malaya, Malaya Institute of Art, Segi College (Malaysia), travelling both KL and Singapore before fully settled in Singapore in 2016.

Sarah Leong believes her relatively late start in violin playing makes her a more empathetic teacher. A private student of two acclaimed teachers, former concertmaster SSO, Professor Alexander Souptel, and Masako Suzuki White, she shares her teachers’ belief that almost everything can be done with sufficient hard work.

Having worked in the Rainbow Center for Special Education as a Special Education teacher and a music one, Sarah has extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, and she believes that music should be made accessible and welcoming to any and all.

Abegail Lingad Teacher Abby is a passionate piano teacher from the Philippines with over 9 years of teaching experience. She especially enjoys working with your children, starting as early as age four, and is known for creating engaging and enjoyable lessons while maintaining a strong focus on learning. She began playing the piano at age of 9 and became a church pianist when she was 10 – a role she faithfully held for 16 years. She completed her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at the University of Santo Tomas, where she trained under respected mentors and took part in masterclasses and seminars with internationally recognized pedagogues. In 2018, she was awarded 2nd prize in the university’s Piano Sonata Competition. During her undergraduate years, she also received comprehensive training in piano accompaniment, chamber music, and piano pedagogy, laying a strong foundation for her career as a performer and educator.

She later earned her Master of Music in Music Education, with Emphasis in Piano Performance, from Philippine Women’s University. Her graduate studies deepened her knowledge of piano pedagogy and exposed her to various teaching methods that continue to shape her approach today. As part of her academic work, she published a research study examining the use of method books by piano teachers in the Philippines, exploring how these materials align with the goals of adult learners — a reflection of her commitment to advancing music education and tailoring instruction to meet individual learner needs.

As an active member of the Piano Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines, Tr. Abby actively participated in professional development and collaborated with esteemed educator’s nationwide. committed to helping students develop confidence and joy through music. Her teaching philosophy centers on encouraging self-expression and building a strong musical foundation in every student.

Sun Yenan Teacher Sunny is an experienced and passionate classical pianist and educator. She graduated with both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music Performance from Singapore Raffles Music College, in collaboration with the University of West London. Beginning her piano studies at an early age, she trained under several renowned instructors in Beijing, building professional foundation and accumulating year of practical experience in both performance and teaching.

Yenan has worked as a piano teacher at a music institution in China, where she specialized in delivering tailored instruction to students of various levels. She is skilled in preparing students for examinations under the ABRSM and China Conservatory of Music grading systemes, with many achieving outstanding results in both assessments and competitions. Her teaching style is warm and professional, focusing on nurturing students’ musical expression and long-term development.

Beyond teaching, Yenan is actively involved in performances, music festivals, and volunteer work. She has received several accolades, including the Gold Award at the 16th International Chinese Arts Festival and the Silver Award at the 8th Central Conservatory of Music Festival for Kids & Teens. She has also served as an event coordinator and volunteer at various concerts and community events.

Dedicated to music education, she is committed to helping each student grow with confidence and discover the beauty of music.

Mariedad Eunice Esguerra Sanchez studied as a college and band scholar at University of the Philippines Diliman (the premiere state university in the Philippines. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music and Diploma in Creative and Performing Musical Arts, and learned different instruments which included bassoon, saxophone, flute, clarinet and piano.

Marie was a member and a performer of UP Symphonic Band, UP Symphony Orchestra, and Metro Manila Concert Orchestra. She was a finalist at the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) Woodwind category and participated in Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble (SAYOWE) in 2008 held in Thailand.

After graduation, she worked as a private music teacher, a college instructor in a local university, and performer in the Philippines. Some years later, she moved to Singapore and handled individual and group music classes.

Teaching did not stop Marie from learning. Through years of training under different teachers on early childhood curriculum, she went her way to teach toddlers as young as 1.5 years old.

Marie took Carl Orff-schulwerk Levels Certificates to enhance her music knowledge and gain better understanding on Orff approach. Her dream of becoming a musician has finally come true and she believes that it is now the perfect time to give back and help the students fulfill their dreams of being able to play musical instruments — beautifully and passionately.

Cecile Salcedo is a vibrant, experienced, and creative music educator with proven ability to teach early childhood and instrumental music to students using different music teaching methodologies such as Orff, Kodaly, Gordon, and Dalcroze, as well as the latest music and movement approaches by Feierabend and piano teaching techniques by Faber.

A graduate of Bachelor of Music, Major in Music Education and Piano Performance at The Philippine Women’s University, Conservatory of Music, Manila, Philippines.

A versatile music educator holding several professional roles such as early childhood music and movement teacher, instrumental ensemble trainer, choir accompanist and piano instructor.

Cecile, with 18 years of well-rounded music teaching experience using the holistic approach of Orff Schulwerk at The Philippine Montessori School, became part of a pool of dedicated and passionate music teachers who taught, prepared, and accompanied three different batches of highly-trained children to perform in a series of concerts with the Children’s Orchestra Society in Lincoln Center, New York City, USA.

Currently, she is a full-time music teacher and curriculum developer at Staccato! Music School.

"As a music educator, I believe in the great role of music education in the development of minds and total being of the children.

I think music classes should be a fun and welcoming environment where students can freely express themselves through music and naturally develop important values such as discipline, focus, and sharing, among others."

Gerene Chen started learning piano at the age of six, and she graduated from Wuhan Conservatory of Music for her undergraduate studies, majoring in music education.

Gerene went on to pursue a Master of Piano Performance at the University of York in the United Kingdom and graduated in 2017.

She had many years of teaching and performing experiences while pursuing her studies and discovered her passion in teaching.

Moegi Amano a native of Japan, began her piano studies at the age of five. She completed her Bachelor and Master in piano performance at the University of Texas at Austin under the tutelage of Antol Nel. During her studies, she discovered the love of teaching the next generation of musicians. She served as one of the teachers of the Piano Project at UT Austin where she taught private piano lessons to young children. Her interest in piano pedagogy led her to write the article, “Where to Begin,” published in the 2021 autumn edition of the Piano Magazine, which explores the process of teaching a new piece.

As a performer, Moegi has received high ratings in music festivals, been selected as a finalist in the Ars Nova International Piano Competition, and won first prize in the Nilsson Piano Competition. A highlight of her career includes being the pianist for Asian Memory Project, a project that focuses on sharing Asian culture and heritage through multimedia concerts.

Serene Tan Swee Ming began her musical journey at a young age. She holds an ABRSM Grade 8 certification in both Practical and Theory, and further attained the ARSM (Associate Royal School of Music) Diploma in Piano Performance (Merit).

With over 20 years of teaching, Serene has guided students from beginner to Grade 8 level. She started her teaching career at Cristofori Music School, where she developed a strong foundation in music education.

Serene believes that learning to play a musical instrument should be an integral part of life, as it helps individuals relax, build discipline, and improve focus.

She is currently a part-time piano teacher at Staccato! Music School, where she aims not only to share her skills and knowledge, but also to inspire a lifelong appreciation for music in both children and adults.

Tan Yong Qing started her music journey at the age of six. With the passion towards music, she chose to pursue her Bachelor Degree in Classical Music at Institute of Music, UCSI University.

Apart from solo piano playing, Yong Qing holds her interest to play a role as a collaborative pianist for ensemble music as well as vocal accompanist. In 2015, she performed as a collaborative pianist in UCSI’s Chamber Music Ensemble Concert for high achievers.

Active as a chorister, Yong Qing was the former member of UCSI University Women’s Choir. She participated in several choir competitions, awarded as second runner-up in the National Youth Choir Competition in 2013 and attained Silver Grade in the Orientale Concentus VII International Choral Festival in 2014.

As a dedicated music educator, Yong Qing strives to inculcate a sense of love and appreciation in music in every student.

Lynn is a professional music teacher with over ten years of teaching experience. She has taught students in Taiwan, the United States, and Singapore, offering both private lessons and group classes of various levels. Lynn specializes in preparing students for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exams, with many of her students achieving outstanding results in examinations and music festivals.

She holds a Master’s degree from the prestigious San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a second Master’s degree in Music Education from Santa Clara University.

In addition to teaching, Lynn has extensive performance experience across the United States and Asia. Her musical journey spans roles as a soloist, chamber, musician, collaborative artist, and educator. She is known for her patient and encouraging teaching style, while maintaining high standards in her lessons. Lynn strives to inspire a lifelong love of music in all her students.

Yulin graduated with an Honours Degree in Social Sciences (Psychology) from the National University of Singapore. She achieved ABRSM Grade 8 in Piano, ABRSM Grade 8 in Music Theory and Yamaha Grade 6 in Piano. Yulin enjoys singing and learning new instruments. She has also attained ABRSM Grade 7 in Singing, ABRSM Grade 3 in Violin and taught herself to play

the drums and guitar. She is an alto singer with the Singapore Symphony Youth Choir. Besides performing in many community and corporate events locally, Yulin has also performed at an indoor stadium for a Town Fiesta in Maddela Philippines.

Clynton Loh graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Music from LASALLE College of the Arts Singapore, under the tutelage of world-renowned Polish pianist Arkadiusz Bialak. He obtained his diploma Licentiate Trinity College of London (LTCL) in 2018 and many of his students have achieved distinctions for their ABRSM music examinations. Clynton has prepared his student successfully for Direct School Admission (DSA) for cello into Hwa Chong Institution in 2023.

Clynton is not only a skilled pianist, he also performed as a cellist in Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) from 2013-2017. While pursuing his education, Clynton was already teaching piano and cello privately and in a music school for many years. He developed his own lesson plans that cater to the progress of individual students, and frequently accompanied his students for the ABRSM cello-graded examinations.

During his secondary school years, Clynton also represented his school as a cellist in the Singapore Youth Festival in the Chinese Orchestra, attaining the Certificate of Distinction under Wilson Neo. Prior to that, Clynton was a pianist for his school’s drama elective module and was awarded the Best Performance award from the school.

Jeremy Chiew “If there is one person in Singapore who has championed the cause of the viola more than any other, it would be Jeremy Chiew. His sheer single-mindedness has resulted in an unprecedented series of concerts edging the (viola) … firmly into the limelight.”

25 Mar 2019, The Straits Times, “Viola takes centre stage with agility”

A Classical violist by training, Jeremy Chiew studied at the Longy School of Music under the tutelage of Dimitri Murrath and obtained a Masters in Music Performance (Viola) and was a recipient of the Patricia Sherman 'in honour of a high level of accomplishment, an exemplary attitude and a record of contribution to the life of the Longy Community.’ He actively performs as a freelance violist locally and with the Macao Symphony Orchestra.

Jeremy’s own annual viola recitals ‘Potpourri’ aim to increase awareness of this lesser-known member of the string family to the local audiences. These recitals have seen collaborations with Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and T’ang Quartet musicians, as well as the Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO).

As a pedagogue Jeremy divides his time between aural and career classes at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, string ensemble coachings at Nanyang Polytechnic and St. Margaret’s School (Secondary) as well as a small studio of private students of diverse age ranges and abilities. He also volunteers as a viola coach at Beautiful Minds Charity, where he applies Alexander and Dalcroze techniques in his classes while serving children with special needs.

Stella is currently a full-time Diploma student pursuing Classical Piano Performance at LASALLE College of the Arts. Under the tutelage of Mr. Clarence Lee Zheng Le, she has experienced breakthroughs in her passion, understanding, and love for music.

Since then Stella has actively engaged in solo and duet performances. Notably, she recently participated at the 10th Asia Art Festival and also the 7th Overseas Performers’ Festival and clinched the Silver Award for both.

Stella started learning the piano at the age of 14. She first started her musical journey by learning Violin from extracurricular activities during primary school, and was taught by her friend afterwards in Junior High School. At Senior High School, she joined the organisation— Theatre Bumantara and performed as a Violinist at the beginning as the organisation did not have a keyboard. She regularly performed for school events which built up a strong foundation for her stage confidence. In 2018, Theatre Bumantara won the first prize in the competition “Kreasi Anak Bangsa”.

In 2017, Stella had her first solo piano performance at Nagoya Hill Hotel and fell in love with performing ever since.

Larissa Larissa’s love for the piano began at the age of three when she first laid hands on the keys, enchanted by her mother’s infectious passion for music. By five, she was taking her first lessons, embarking on a journey that would demand perseverance — overcoming moments of doubt that nearly led her to abandon the instrument altogether. Yet through dedication, she has blossomed into the pianist she is today, proud of how far she has come and deeply joyful in her musical exploration.

Larissa’s playing is a blend of fiery precision and poetic sensitivity, with a particular affinity for the Romantic works of Chopin, Liszt, Ravel, as well as the impressionistic colors of Debussy. While she strives in these expressive soundscapes, she also appreciates the clarity and elegance of Haydn and Mozart, weaving classical refinement into her repertoire. Looking ahead, Larissa dreams of deepening her artistry and pursuing lifelong career in music, sharing her passion with audiences and fellow musicians alike.