Experience:
Full-time piano teacher since 2007.
Strong with young children:
Completed Encore Keys Training and KinderBeat Training (ages 4+) in 2021
Completed Baby Music Program (ages 3+) in 2019
Well-versed in local and international examination boards: ABRSM, ANZCA, LCM, and Con Brio (online/recorded graded exams).
Develop students’ performance confidence:
Organised/collaborated on annual live student performances since 2010
Directed virtual performances from 2020 onwards
Experienced in online teaching:
Conducted piano lessons and string ensemble CCA lessons online in 2020
Organised annual interactive online group lessons
Skilled in using music apps:
Rearranged, simplified, and created skeleton scores
Produced simple backing tracks for modern/pop learners and preschoolers
Transcribed scores for string ensembles
Piano accompanist for string examination candidates at Yang Music Centre
Host casual jamming sessions from 2025.
Ensemble Skills
Founder of Tampines Strings Interest Group (est. 2023).
Assisted conductors in preparing primary school string ensembles for SYF and school events (2018–2022).
Schools included: Maris Stella, Frontier, Palm View, Greenwood, Riverside, and Gong Shang.
Taught introductory and enrichment violin classes in primary schools.
Relief string instructor for primary school CCAs (2018–2022).
Schools included: Northland, Princess Elizabeth, Henry Park, and ACS Primary.
Former violist with the Indooroopilly Chamber Orchestra (2003–2004).
Selected Student Achievements
ANZCA
Chia Jing Ting – 1st Class Honours (Grade 3, 2021); 1st Class Honours (Grade 1, 2020)
Aarav Karthik, Wu YiZe, Goh Kwa Han, Jewel Ng – 1st Class Honours (Grade 1, 2021)
LCM
Nethra Guruvayurappan – Distinction (Recorded Grade 5, 2020)
ABRSM
Awards
Prepared Liu Wing Lam for Cristofori Junior Piano Competition — finalist twice
Liu Wing Lam received Cristofori Music School Top Student Award (2009)