Archives: Faculty Members

Field(s) of study : Piano

Born : Malaysia

Degrees : Bachelor of Classical Music, UCSI University Institute of Music

Biography : Ms Chng Xin Bei received her Foundation degree at LASALLE College of Music and her Bachelor of Classical Music (Hons.) in Classical Piano at UCSI University (Malaysia) where she studied under the tutelage of Ms. Jaz Tan Siaw Pei who was formerly the Head of Classical Music Degree Program.

Ms. Chng has been working with children and young adults for 8 years since she started her career working as a part-time piano teacher during her years at university. Since then, she had worked as a primary music teacher at Tenby International School in Malaysia where she devised a new Primary music syllabus for the school. She then travelled to Toronto, Canada, where she taught after-school keyboard classes to young children in schools under the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and also accompanied musical performances at a summer camp. She is also an avid performer, both as a soloist and in an ensemble. Her past performances had brought her to countries such as China, Korea, Canada and Malaysia. Ms. Chng believes that music is to be enjoyed in all forms as she is an active member in award-winning choirs for over a decade where she has had a chance to participate in choral festivals and competitions all over the world. It was also then that she had a chance to perform at major events such as TEDx and various other music festivals. She was also privileged to perform with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) under the baton of Maestro Benjamin Zander, who is currently the musical director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.

Ms. Chng has proved to be a passionate and motivated teacher as her students have mostly excelled in their ABRSM theory and practical exams under her guidance, achieving merits and distinctions. Her methods of teaching not only solely focus on the technicality of playing, but also provides insightful information that is relevant to their pieces in regards to the composer’s historical background. That way, students would not only be able to play the pieces accurately but would also have the ability to bring the pieces to life.

Faculty : Faculty since Aug 2021

Field(s) of study: Piano, Theory, Aural

Born: Singapore

Degrees: LTCL in Piano Performance, Royal College of Music, London, LLCM in Piano Performance, Royal College of Music, London

Biography: Ms Eliza studied piano with Mr. Angus Morrison at the Royal College of Music in London.

Ms. Eliza has been actively involved in both teaching and performing for many years. She has accompanied vocalists, violinists, and flutists in concerts both locally and in neighboring regions. Throughout her extensive career, she has taught at music schools such as Yamaha Music School and the Methodist School of Music. Additionally, she served as the pianist for Wesley Methodist Church for 20 years.

With over 40 years of experience, Ms. Eliza has been conducting piano, aural, and theory classes, sharing her expertise and passion for music with her students.

She has successfully prepared students for music exams in ABRSM and Trinity boards, consistently achieving excellent results for her students. Her dedication to their success is evident in their achievements.

As a teacher, Ms. Eliza is known for her patience and empathy, believing that music is a lifelong journey to be treasured and enjoyed. She instills this philosophy in her students, nurturing a love for music that extends beyond the classroom.

Ms. Eliza’s teaching prowess extends to students of all ages, starting from as young as 4 years old. Her patient and nurturing approach ensures that each student receives personalized attention and guidance tailored to their specific needs.

With her unique teaching methods and unwavering dedication, Ms. Eliza cultivates a supportive and enriching learning environment where students thrive and develop a profound appreciation for music. Her passion for teaching shines through in every lesson, inspiring her students to unlock their full potential and embrace the joy of music.

Faculty: Faculty since January 2020

Field(s) of study : Piano and Theory

Born : Malaysia

Degrees : Master’s in Piano Performance and Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA), Licentiate Trinity College of London (LTCL with Distinction)

Biography : Ms Lim was a receiver of University Trust Scholarship and completed her Bachelor in Classical Music at University College Sedaya International (UCSI). Upon graduating, she became the valedictorian of Institute of Music. Later on, she received teaching assistantship from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to pursue her Master in Piano Performance and Literature, under the tutelage of Prof. Timothy Ehlen. She received distinction results in both ATCL and LTCL diploma exams.

Ms Lim has performed extensively. She was part of Illinois Modern ensemble and has premiered new compositions under the baton of Stephen Taylor and Carlos Carrillo. She was also the selected pianist of KLPAC Orchestra. She has performed for countless venues, including MPO, KLPAC, SOTA, Roosevelt University. Her most interesting experience was to perform in a prison in Illinois. She has participated in numerous masterclasses, including with Dr. Julie Bees, Dr. Peter Amstutz, Dr. James Miltenberger, Graham Caskie and many more. She also joined Oversea Malaysian Winter Piano Academy which was held in the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin School.

As a music theory teaching assistant, she taught university students music theory and aural skills, receiving a teaching evaluation of 4.8/5. She has 3 years of piano teaching experience with students ranging from beginner to diploma. Her teaching emphasizes on good musicality and right technique. She believes that music is not just about playing the right notes.

Faculty : Faculty since September 2018.