Professional Piano Lessons in Bukit Timah

Discover the joy of music with Piano Lessons at Tanglewood Singapore

At Tanglewood Music School our piano lessons help children and adults build strong technique, expressive artistry, and confidence. For example, our accomplished pianists bring international experience to every lesson. They carefully design your learning plan to suit your goals, whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced player preparing for an ABRSM diploma.

Moreover, we believe that regular performances are essential for musical growth. That’s why our students take part in concerts in our Bukit Timah Auditorium, other local venues and overseas. These events strengthen stage presence, motivate consistent practice, and nurture a deep love of music. In addition, performing helps you build resilience, improve focus, and share your musical voice with confidence.

Therefore, when you join our piano lessons, you will enjoy inspiring instruction, a warm learning environment, and the chance to shine on stage as you grow your passion for music.

Wang Yafen

Yafen is an accomplished pianist and music educator with a diverse performance background. She is experienced in classical and pop music, music composition, recitals, piano accompaniment, and chamber music. She also has a strong interest in music activity planning.

In 2006, she earned her Master’s Degree from the Graduate Institute of Collaborative Piano at Tainan National University. In 2009, she continued her studies at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, further expanding her musical expertise.

At Tanglewood Music School, Ms. Yafen teaches:

Piano lessons for children and adults
Music Theory and Aural skills
Piano Accompaniment coaching

Her lessons focus on building strong technique, musical expression, and confidence in performance.

Ong Xin Yee

Xin Yee is a distinguished pianist and a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she was awarded a prestigious scholarship to pursue her Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Piano Performance. During her time in the UK, she refined her artistry under the tutelage of celebrated professors including Graeme McNaught, Aaron Shorr, Fali Pavri, and Sinae Lee.

Her performance career spans the United Kingdom, Europe, and Malaysia, with notable appearances at Glasgow City Hall, the Bentley Music Auditorium, and the Angela Burgess Recital Hall. An active chamber musician and soloist, Xin Yee has participated in numerous international festivals and masterclasses led by world-renowned artists such as Nikolai Lugansky and Steven Osborne.

With over eight years of international teaching experience, Xin Yee specializes in preparing students for graded and diploma examinations, as well as high-level competitions. Her pedagogical approach is deeply rooted in her conservatoire training, focusing on a solid technical foundation, refined tonal control, and stylistic awareness. Whether working with beginners or advanced diploma candidates, she provides a structured yet personalized curriculum designed to unlock each student’s musical potential.

Xin Yee is currently available at Tanglewood Music School for Piano, Theory, and Piano Accompaniment

Mi Maw Li Awng

Maw Li began his musical journey at the age of seven. Prior to relocating to Singapore in 2023, he gained over five years of teaching experience in Myanmar, working with students across a wide range of ages and skill levels.

In 2023, he enrolled as a Piano Performance major at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore. Under the tutelage of Professor Ning An, he continues to develop both his artistry and pedagogical skills. artistic voice and teaching expertise.

In addition to his teaching, Maw Li is an active performer with a deep passion for music-making. He enjoys creating music content for social media and regularly collaborates as an accompanist with instrumentalists from diverse musical backgrounds.

Maw Li is currently teaching Piano, Theory and provides Piano accompaniment in Tanglewood Music School Bukit Timah.

KOMILA IZATULLOYEVA

Komila is a passionate violin and piano instructor who brings international experience to her teaching at Tanglewood Music School in Singapore.

In 2019, she graduated from the Musical Lyceum named after Victor Uspensky in Uzbekistan, where she achieved numerous awards in international violin competitions held in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Italy. She also performed regularly in weekly charity concerts titled “From Children to Children,” sharing music with young audiences.

The following year, Ms. Komila continued her education at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, under Professor Zuo Jun. She expanded her musical skills by attending masterclasses with renowned violinists such as Xi Chen, Ilya Konovalov, Nadir Khashimov, Amalia Hall, Krzysztof Wegrzyn, Christoph Schickedanz, Shlomo Mintz, and Qian Zhou.

Alongside her work as a violin teacher, Ms. Komila is also an accomplished pianist. She enjoys helping children and adults up to Grade 5 develop their piano technique and musical understanding.

At Tanglewood Music School, she teaches:

Violin lessons for beginners to advanced students
Piano classes for children and adults
Music Theory
ABRSM exam preparation and performance coaching

Komila is committed to helping each student achieve their musical goals with patience, encouragement, and a focus on strong technical foundations.

SIM YI KAI

Yi Kai is an accomplished pianist and music teacher with expertise in both solo and collaborative piano at Tanglewood Music School Bukit Timah.

He earned his Master of Music degree in 2013 at the University of California, Santa Barbara. There, he studied under acclaimed Curtis alumni Robert Koenig and Paul Berkowitz.

In 2006, he was unanimously awarded Second Prize in the Open Category at the International IBLA Piano Competition.

After a competitive nationwide audition at the Metropolitan Opera, Yi Kai was invited to join the Fall Island Vocal Arts Seminar in New York. During this time, he worked with renowned mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe and pianist-composer Alan Smith.

His background blends performance excellence and dedication to inspiring the next generation of musicians.