
Our Instructors

Taly Yap
Certifications
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ABRSM Grade 8 Pianoforte (1992)
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DipABRSM Performance (1992)
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Trinity College London - ATCL (Solo Piano)(1998)
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Qualified MYC Licensed Teacher (Since 2012)
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Dalcroze Foundation Certificate (Rhythm, Vocal, Improvisation, Theory (2021))
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Dalcroze Intermediate (Vocal - 2022)
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Music Singapore Certificate of Recognition - Student selected as winner in 2023 Music Singapore International Piano & Violin Competition
Miss Taly Yap (Owner and Licensed MYC Teacher)
Learning piano has been part & parcel of my life since 4 years old. But I never had a good piano learning experience during childhood. Met fierce teachers who constantly have a stick ready to "correct" me & my sister's little hands. How scary!
However, my parents never gave up on us and constantly drives us to learn piano. When I reach Grade 5, I had a chance to meet awesome, nice & patient studio owner and piano teacher who never fails to encourage me. They are my source of inspiration to consider teaching piano as a potential career. The studio owner allows all their Grade 8 students to start teaching in their studio & I have personally benefited from it.
However in Singapore context, the harsh realities did not allow me to continue piano teaching as a career. Instead I venture into the corporate world working my way up as a Quality Personnel (I'm 6 Sigma Certified!) & Global SAP HR Consultant.
With the birth of my bubbly little boy, I started to search for a quality music program for him & wanted to spend more time with him.
I came upon MYC program during SmartKidsAsia. Enrolled him, attended lessons with him at 3 years old. I concluded this is an awesome music program that no other music program can compare as it is comprehensive, fun & most importantly, my boy loves it!
Throughout this journey, it dawns on me that learning music must be FUN! As Parent, we also serves as a motivating and encouraging source to help the Child to success in their Music Journey since learning Music requires a lot of discipline and "never give up" attitude.
This reignites my passion to start teaching music and I hope all students under me enjoys & benefit from MYC Program.
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Alan Chew
Guitar & Ukulele
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More than 30 years experience.
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Took part in 1987 Xin Yao Festival performance at Kallang Theatre.
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Student includes finalist at Singapore Idol.
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Patricia Lim
Piano
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More than 40 years experience
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ATCL & LTCL Teaching (Theory & Practical) London
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ORFF Levels 1,2,3 Certification
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Accompanist for singers and instrumentalists during ABRSM Exams and in Church
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Ex-HOD and Music Specialist of Patschool House
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Ex-HOD and Music specialist/mentor at Maple Bear
Ruby Lee
Piano
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More than 30 years experience
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AMusA (AMEB Board), LTCL
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Specialist in Muscle Control of piano playing and shares secret of "Golden Tone" playing
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Choir Teacher (Malaysia International Music Art Festival - Competition:
2016 - Bronze Award
2017 - 2 Silver Awards
2018 till Current - 2 Gold Awards