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Yap Shu Mei
Born: Malaysia
Field(s) of study: Violin, Violin Group
Degrees: Bachelor of Music, New England Conservatory (Boston, USA); Post-Graduate Diploma, Trinity College of Music (London)
Biography: Highly sought-after teacher and masterclass clinician in violin studies. Strong advocate for computer technology to advance music teaching. Creator of popular violin books. Trainer of many prize-winning young violinists, and high-scorer violinists in the ABRSM examinations. Widely respected as mentor to teachers, parents and students. Performed extensively with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. In demand as a soloist and ensemble violinist for local and international events. Leader of the San Nikkis trio and jazz violinist of the Tessera all-girls band.
Faculty: Founder & Director since inception
Marinela Balagtas
Born: The Philippines
Field(s) of study: Violin, Violin Group
Degrees: Associate Diploma in Violin from Trinity College London
Biography: Has performed extensively in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, accompanying internationally-renowned artistes. Performed for the late former President of Singapore Ong Teng Chong and Kit Chan during the President’s Charity Show. A popular teacher and well-liked by everyone.
Faculty: Faculty since 2002
Yap Shu Mei
Born: Malaysia
Field(s) of study: Violin, Violin Group
Degrees: Bachelor of Music, New England Conservatory (Boston, USA); Post-Graduate Diploma, Trinity College of Music (London)
Biography: Highly sought-after teacher and masterclass clinician in violin studies. Strong advocate for computer technology to advance music teaching. Creator of popular violin books. Trainer of many prize-winning young violinists, and high-scorer violinists in the ABRSM examinations. Widely respected as mentor to teachers, parents and students. Performed extensively with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. In demand as a soloist and ensemble violinist for local and international events. Leader of the San Nikkis trio and jazz violinist of the Tessera all-girls band.
Faculty: Founder & Director since inception
Le Hoang Hai Van
Born: Vietnam
Field(s) of study: Violin, Violin Group
Degrees: Bachelor of Music, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Biography: A member of the Ho Chi Minh Symphony Orchestra and Yong Siew Toh Symphony Orchestra. Active member of the Singapore Festival Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra. Specialized in teaching young children.
Faculty: Faculty since September 2007
Natalia Kurganova
Born: Russia
Field(s) of study: Violin, Violin Group
Degrees: Master Degree in Violin Teaching, Violin Performance and Chamber Music.
Biography: Studied in Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow Conservatories (Russia), Berlin Hochschule (Germany). Twice awarded 1st prize in the International Jeunesses Musicales Competition in Vladivostok (Russia). Actively performed as a soloist, chamber violinist and orchestra member in Russia, Germany, Poland, Italy, France and Singapore. Highly sought-after teacher with more than 12 years of experience, specializing in teaching young children. In 2011, awarded for dedication in teaching by American Protege International Competition committee.
Faculty: Faculty since 2008
Tatyana Todorova
Born: Bulgaria
Field(s) of study: Violin, Violin Group
Degrees: Masters of Music, Southwestern University Neofit Rilski (Bulgaria)
Biography: Has taught extensively for over 20 years in Bulgaria and Singapore. Under her tutelage, many of her students have won awards in national and international violin competitions. Trainer of numerous high-scorer violinists in the ABRSM examinations.
Faculty: Faculty since 2001
Emily Lin
Field(s) of study : Piano Group
Born : Taiwan
Degrees : Bachelor of Music, Tainan University (Taiwan), Licentiate Diploma in Piano, London College of Music
Biography : Has more than 20 years of teaching experience in Taiwan and Singapore. Awarded top prizes in the Yamaha Electone Festivals USA. A member of the jury panel for the Taiwan Yamaha Graded examinations.
Faculty : Faculty since 1998
Tang Wern Ning
Field(s) of study : Preschooler
Born : Singapore
Degrees : Masters of Arts, NTU (Singapore); Bachelor of Music, University of Toronto (Canada)
Biography : Ms Tang holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) as well as a Masters of Arts degree. She has taught for more than 20 years in Singapore. A popular and dedicated teacher, she specializes in teaching young children.
Upon graduation, she taught in a music school and then went on to teach full-time music in an international school. After obtaining her Masters degree, she lectured in the music department of NIE.Having a great interest in music education, she visited the Orff Institute in Salzburg and Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music in Kecskemet, Hungary.
She had the privilege of studying briefly under Professor Peter Erdei, the founder and director of Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music.She continues to attend courses in relation to music education to be inspired and informed.
Faculty : Faculty since 2002
Dianne Rivas
Field(s) of study : Piano
Born : The Philippines
Degrees : Bachelor in Music Education, University of the Philippines-Diliman
Biography : Received music training in Early Child Development and a recipient of a Licensure for Teachers. A member of the Kodaly Society and Music Education Guild. Before joining Mandeville, she was Musical Directress of a fast-growing Christian church; consultant and curriculum developer in music for international schools in the Philippines. An established composer and music arranger, author of 2 contemporary-improvisation books widely circulated in Philippines. Specialized in teaching young children.
Faculty : Faculty since May 2011
Mary Tran
Field(s) of study : Piano
Born : Vietnam
Degrees : Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance)
Biography : Holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Singapore, with a full scholarship by Keppel Corporation. Besides piano performance and accompaniment, she teaches individual piano and music foundation for children as young as 3.
Had taught locally previously at Mandeville Conservatory, Klassique Musik School and Buona Vista Community Center.
Faculty : Since October 2014
Tang Wern Ning
Field(s) of study : Preschooler
Born : Singapore
Degrees : Masters of Arts, NTU (Singapore); Bachelor of Music, University of Toronto (Canada)
Biography : Ms Tang holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) as well as a Masters of Arts degree. She has taught for more than 20 years in Singapore. A popular and dedicated teacher, she specializes in teaching young children.
Upon graduation, she taught in a music school and then went on to teach full-time music in an international school. After obtaining her Masters degree, she lectured in the music department of NIE.Having a great interest in music education, she visited the Orff Institute in Salzburg and Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music in Kecskemet, Hungary.
She had the privilege of studying briefly under Professor Peter Erdei, the founder and director of Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music.She continues to attend courses in relation to music education to be inspired and informed.
Faculty : Faculty since 2002