Aureus Academy

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Patricia Teoh

Patricia is a passionate pianist and talented performer. With a wealth of teaching experience, Patricia has been working with young learners in the early childhood lesson setting. She believes in incorporating fun concepts to facilitate her teaching in order to conduct engaging lessons. As a performing artist, Patricia has also attained a Distinction in ATCL Piano Performance. Patricia currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Piano, Violin and Music Exploration teacher.

Ivy Sia

Ivy graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance from University College Sedaya International (UCSI), Malaysia. An accomplished musician with extensive performing experience, she is a prize winner at multiple competitions. Ivy has performed around the world and collaborated with many well-known musicians, including the Dithyrambic Singers and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Marcello Rota with Andrea Bocelli and many more.

Barney Isah

Barney completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA) and received her Diploma from University of Technology (UiTM). She brings a wealth of experience, having taught students of all ages and abilities. As an active performer, Barney has participated in numerous events, including being part of the Malaysian Book of Records for most number of musicians performing at a press conference held in MaTIC, Malaysia.

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Cindy Tan

Piano, Violin and Music Exploration Teacher

Cindy is a versatile player and an experienced music teacher. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at Middlesex University in London, UK, majoring in Piano Performance. An accomplished accompanist especially for violin students, she has organised various music ensembles to enhance her collaborative talents. Cindy currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as Piano and Music Exploration Teacher.

Adhlin Suhaimi

Piano Teacher

A passionate performer, Adhlin is actively involved in the music scene and received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of West London in 2017. She planned and performed in her solo concert titled ‘Love in the Keys’ and helped with the audio post and music arrangement for local movie ‘Lucky Boy’. Adhlin currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Piano Teacher and Accompanist.

Alfred Ng

Guitar and Ukulele Teacher

Alfred is an active performer and educator. He received his Diploma in Music (Guitar Performance) from the Lasalle College of the Arts. He is a versatile teacher with ability to teach various types of guitar including Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar and Ukulele. A passionate performer, Alfred has performed in concerts and performances all over Singapore. Alfred currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Guitar and Ukulele Teacher.

Gereberne Lozada

Piano, Voice & Music Exploration Teacher

Gereberne is a prize-winning musician and music educator who has extensive experience performing as a solo and opera singer. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance from University of Santo Tomas, Philippines. She was a 1st Prize winner in National Music Competition for young artist. Gereberne has participated in various opera, music productions and in Masterclasses with Italian based opera singers such as Elena Monti and Giovanna Canett.

Jamie Sampana

Voice and Music Exploration Teacher

Jamie is an opera singer who loves to teach singing especially to kids. She graduated with a Master's Degree of Music in Voice Performance at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, USA, and received her Bachelor of Music Major in Voice Performance from The University of Santo Tomas. She is a seasoned performer, having won numerous competitions and performed extensively in the Philippines, Malaysia and the United States.

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Mikhael Nadzrin

Drum Teacher

Mikhael is an active music performer as well as an educator throughout his professional career. He has performed for various orchestras and percussion ensembles such as the National Symphony Orchestra Malaysia. Mikhael graduated from The National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Malaysia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Performance majoring in Western Percussion. He has a strong passion for teaching drums to students of all ages and has also taught and conducted various workshops.

Olivia Chang

Violin and Piano Teacher

Olivia Chang is a talented musician as well as a teacher. She graduated from National Pingtung University with a Master's degree in Music and National Pingtung University of Education with a Bachelor of Music. She began violin and piano studies at the age of six, entered her first competition at the age of nine and won second place, and started performing extensively from the tender age of 10. Olivia currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Violin and Piano Teacher.

Adrienne Ti

Adrienne obtained her Bachelor of Performing Arts (Music) from University of Malaya, and Diploma in Music from SEGi College Subang Jaya, and in addition was awarded ALCM in Pianoforte Performance from the London College of Music. Her enthusiasm in music education has brought her over 7 years of experience teaching students of different levels, aged from all walks of life. Adrienne currently serves in the faculty of Aureus Academy as a piano, flute and Music Exploration Teacher.

Andrea

Piano, Voice and Music Exploration Teacher

Teacher Andrea is a versatile teacher with many years of experience. She has completed her Bachelor's Degree in Middlesex University, London, UK. She is a fun and well-experienced teacher. During her studies, Andrea took parts in various competitions both in piano and voice. She has won third prize in MYOF under the category of piano duet. Andrea serves as a piano, voice and music exploration teacher in Aureus Academy.

Carin Ng

Piano & Voice Teacher

A dedicated musician and teacher, Ms. Carin Ng holds a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Music from the International College of Music. With almost a decade of experience as a music teacher and performer, she was a group class teacher as well as a choir teacher for Sri Irama, Yamaha. As a performing musician, she has been a vocalist and keyboardist in many events and ceremonies. Carin currently serves on the faculty at Aureus Academy as both Piano, Voice and Music Exploration teacher.

Marjorie De La Cruz

Piano & Music Exploration Teacher

A passionate and fun educator, Marjorie has been teaching for many years. She believes learning should be fun. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Santo Tomas with Major in Piano, and is also an AMIS Certified Instructor from MOE. She is an organized and flexible educator who is able to teach students of different ages and abilities. Marjorie currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Piano and Music Exploration Teacher.

Mervin Wee

Piano teacher

Mervin started learning piano at 8. A well training musician and teacher especially in the Royal School's exam curriculum, he holds a Bachelor's Degree of Arts with First Class Honours in Music Performance at Lasalle College of the Arts. He has extensive teaching experience in all genres of music, able to provide and customise the right learning approaches to students in whichever genre that they are interested in. Mervin currently teaches piano at Aureus Academy at Northpoint.

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Nigel Woon

Drums and Guitar Teacher

Sarah Park

Piano and Flute Teacher

Sarah Park is an experienced music teacher and an active music performer. Sarah received her LTCL in Piano Performance from Trinity College London and attained qualifications as an early childhood music educator from Musikgarten USA. Sarah is not only an accomplished pianist, but is also proficient on the Flute. Sarah currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Piano, Flute and Music Exploration teacher.

Sharul

Guitar and Ukulele Teacher

Sharul is a versatile teacher as well as a musician. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from MARA University of Technology, Selangor, Malaysia. Sharul is equally at home with teaching guitar as well as ukulele, and believes in methodologies that would allow for students to learn rudiments in a fun and engaging way. Sharul currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Guitar and Ukulele Teacher.

Sime-E Pang

Piano & Violin Teacher

Pang Sime-E is a violinist and pianist with extensive solo, accompaniment, chamber and orchestral experience. Sime-E received her Bachelor’s Degree in Violin Performance from National Taiwan University of Arts. A top achiever in the ABRSM exams, Sime-E was invited to perform at the ABRSM High Scorer’s Concert several times. She currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Violin teacher, Piano Teacher and accompanist.

Yves Hon

Piano and Voice Teacher

Yves received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the National Taiwan Normal University. He previously served at the National Taiwan University of Technology Piano Club as a teacher and lecturer, teaching music performance and music history. He is well experienced in both performance and innovation, and has participated in various joint concerts in collaboration with multiple aspects of art. Yves Hon currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Piano and Voice teacher.

Zhen Yin Siew

Piano and Music Exploration Teacher

A pianist from both classical and contemporary background, Zhen Yin pursued her music degree in UCSI University Malaysia, major in contemporary piano, minor in composition. In addition to being a performer, she has extensive background in Kodály teaching method and piano pedagogy for children. Her students have been major prizewinners in various examinations and competitions. Zhen Yin currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a piano teacher.

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Charissa Gacutan

Voice & Piano Teacher

Ms. Charissa is an enthusiastic performer and self-motivated teacher of both voice and piano. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Santo Tomas, and has taught proactively in all genres, including Classical, Broadway, and Pop, to various nationalities. From delivering lessons to students of all ages, conducting ensembles, and performing with bands, she is determined to help stretch goals and develop skills that would further achieve the musical abilities of her students.

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Piano and Music Exploration Teacher

Erlinda is a very active pianist and collaborative artist with a keen sensitivity in recognising her students’ needs and talents. A recipient of NAFA Asean Grant Scholarship Award, she received her Diploma in Music from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, and during her studies appeared in numerous concerts as pianist and accompanist with SSO and SSC members. Erlinda currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Piano and Music Exploration Teacher.

Andy Chia

Drum Teacher

Andy is a versatile player and an energetic music teacher, with experience in teaching private drum lessons as well as percussion lessons. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at Middlesex University London, majoring in Drum Performance. Andy was a percussion member of Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) from year 2008. Andy currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Drum Teacher.

Ann Gan

Piano & Music Exploration Teacher

Ann Gan majors in teaching children in group and individual lessons, employing a dynamic mix of methods such as Dalcroze or Kodaly in her classes. Ann received her Bachelor's Degree, majoring in Music Education from University of Malaya, Master's Degree in Performing Arts (ABD). She has many years of experience teaching Yamaha's Junior Music Course group classes, and is adept at both the piano and Electone. Ann currently serves on the Faculty of Aureus Academy as a Piano Teacher and Accompanist.

Kinah Jorge

Voice, Piano & Music Exploration Teacher

Kinah Jorge is a talented musician and teacher. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Music from the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music. As a top scholar she was a recipient of the Santo Domingo scholarship program and Klassikal Music Foundation. She has performed in several concerts and masterclasses conducted by world renowed performers such as Elena Monti and Miyako Shimizu. Kinah currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Voice, Piano, and Music Exploration Teacher.

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Asyeeqah Mazlan

Voice and Music Exploration Teacher

Caryn Ng

Voice, Piano, and Music Exploration Teacher

Caryn Ng is a wonderful performer and dedicated teacher of both voice and piano. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Wolverhampton, and has taught extensively in all genres including Classical, Broadway and pop, across all vocal ranges. Having taught students of all ages and abilities, she has a great passion for sharing her love for music with her students.

Keith Wong

Piano and Music Exploration Teacher

Keith is a dedicated teacher with many years of experience as teacher and performer. He received his Diploma in Music from Malaysia Institute of Music and have taught students of various age and levels throughout his professional career. Keith currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Piano and Music Exploration teacher.

Paulin Leong

Piano & Beginner Strings Teacher

Ms. Paulin has many years of experiences playing and teaching jazz, classical, and pop piano in United States and Malaysia. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in both Classical Piano and Jazz Studies from University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), United States, where she was awarded numerous scholarships and also won the Concerto Competition. She's played with Big Time Jazz Orchestra, The Sentimental Journey Orchestra, and Randy Lee Jazz Combo in the States. Teaches piano and music exploration.

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Amy Lai

Piano & Violin Teacher

Amy Lai shows great interest in music education, both in individual and group teaching. She has a wide range of teaching experience including classroom teaching, as well as private tutoring in piano and violin. She received her Bachelor of Performing Arts from University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur. She works well with children and believes that positive and encouraging environment make them learn best. Amy's teaching goal is to instill a lifelong love for music among the children.

Arion Chua

Piano, Voice, and Music Exploration Teacher

Ms. Arion has a diverse background teaching and performing as a pianist and classically trained vocalist. Ms. Arion received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music (Piano Performance) from the University of Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom, where she trained as a professional pianist and singer. Ms. Arion has taught extensively in Singapore, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. She has performed in the United Kingdom and Malaysia as both a pianist and classical soprano.

Aemilio Enginco

Guitar Teacher

Winner of multiple national and international classical guitar awards, Aemilio is an active performer and a dedicated teacher. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Guitar performance from the University of Santo Tomas, where he received the Miguel de Benavides Outstanding Achievement Award. He has received numerous prizes throughout his undergraduate studies, including 1st prize at the UST Classical Guitar Competition and 3rd Prize at the Hong Kong International Guitar Competition.

Akmal Zainal

Mr. Akmal is a dedicated violin teacher as well as an engaging performer. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at University of Teknologi MARA in Malaysia, and has performed with various orchestras including the Cerita Sinfonica Orchestra based in Petaling Jaya Live Arts UiTM Orchestra. He was a featured performer at the 30th Anniversary Faculty of Music at the Philharmonic Orchestral Hall collaboration with lecturers and other professional artists.

Bina Jung

Rochester Centre Director

Ms. Bina has received much critical acclaim in New Zealand and Singapore for her distinguished attribution to solo and ensemble performance. Ms. Bina won the 1st prize in the YSTCM Concerto Competition in 2011 and her performance received glowing reviews from the Straits Times. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from Yong Siew Toh Conservatory in a joint-programme between the National University of Singapore and The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University.

Ai Ying

Piano and Violin Teacher

An active performer and experienced educator, Ms. Lim Ai Ying received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Studies from York St John University, London. Ai Ying completed her LTCL from Trinity College London and was a Gold Award Winner of both the Asia Arts Festival 2014 and Vietnam International Choir Competition Hoi An. She is a dedicated teacher with extensive experience teaching students of all ages. Ai Ying currently serves on the faculty of Aureus Academy as a Piano and Violin Teacher.

Carmela May Corpuz

Piano & Music Exploration Teacher

Carmela has an intensive background in Music Education both in traditional classroom and one-on-one lesson settings. She graduated with high honors at the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Music Education with Piano Emphasis. She served as a pianist for a chorale group performing in several prestigious events and at the University of Santo Tomas Annual Concert for five consecutive years. Carmela currently serves on the faculty at Aureus Academy as a Piano and Music Exploration Teacher.

Charis Hao

Assistant Manager & Clarinet Teacher

Ms. Charis served as the Principal Clarinet of the Naynang Academy of Fine Arts Orchestra for 3 years and has performed with ensembles such as the Singapore National Youth Orchestra, NAFA Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and the Royal College of Music (London) Orchestra. Charis received her Bachelor’s Degree in Clarinet Performance (1st Class Honours) from the NAFA in conjunction with the Royal College of Music in London.