Teachers
Our Teachers
Ms Joyce Phang
Joyce Phang
Ms Joyce started learning the piano at the age of 7 and completed her Associated Board of Royal School of Music (ABRSM) Grade 8 at the age of 16. Upon completing her college studies, she pursued a degree in Accounting and Finance and later on the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). She also currently holds the Associate of Trinity College of London (ATCL) diploma in piano performance.
After working in the accounting and finance industry for a few years, she decided to change her career to a piano teacher due to her stronger passion in music. Since then, she has taught children from as young as four years old to adults. She believes that music is fun and enjoyable, and that music is important in everyone's lives.
Ms Yang yang
Ms. Yang Yang serves the school as a Chinese Speech and Drama teacher.
Ms. Yang once worked as a director and screenwriter at China Central Television. She has planned and produced many original children's stage plays, dramas, musicals and other works. She is good at using easy and effective interactive methods to fully stimulate children's inner potential, and at the same time guide children to better develop their creativity and imagination.
It is well known that children's drama plays an irreplaceable role in the healthy development of children's self-awareness, social skills and emotional expression. Children's role exchange and situational experience can not only effectively improve their language expression skills, but also broaden their horizons and realize the deeper connotation of the story, which in turn helps them shape a correct outlook on life and values.
Ms Judith Tan
Master Trainer & Lecturer
Judith started giving private music lessons to individuals since her university days while pursuing both her business degree at NUS and her music teaching diploma from the Trinity College of London. She obtained her Licentiate diploma (LTCL) in 1987 and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from NUS in 1988.
Throughout her secondary school and college days, Judith played an integral role as school pianist, providing live music at school functions and concerts. She represented her school choir in SYF competitions, and was instrumental in the school's first production of a musical, "The King & I" for its centenary celebrations. She also formed a band, provided orchestral arrangement and led it to win the school's Talentime. She was awarded Merit Awards by the school for outstanding results in music (as a subject). While in college, she did an instrumental arrangement for an ensemble for a radio recording. She graduated from Raffles Girls' Secondary School and Raffles Junior College with distinctions in GCE 'O' and 'A' level music.
After getting her business degree and while working as a banker, Judith continued to give private music lessons on a part-time basis. She subsequently gave up her banking career when she was starting her family. She later started teaching MIM classes at Seimpi on a part-time basis when her children enrolled for music classes at Seimpi. During this time, she attended a summer program on Early Childhood Music Education at the University of Queensland in Brisbane in 2005. She left Seimpi in 2007 due to family commitment and re-joins Seimpi in 2012. Recently she completed a pop music composition course at the Lee Wei Song School of Music.
Ms Karen Tan Wei Ni
Karen Tan Wei Ni
Karen Tan Wei Ni serves the school as a Music for the Intelligent Mind (MIM®) and Piano teacher. A lifelong lover of music, Karen began her piano journey at an early age. She has achieved remarkable milestones, including a Trinity Grade 8 certification in piano, an ABRSM Grade 8 in music theory, and degrees from Universiti Malaya, where she graduated with a Bachelor's in Music (Dean’s Award) and a Master of Performing Arts in Music.
Karen's involvement in the music scene extends far beyond the classroom. She has actively participated in prestigious events such as the Universiti Malaya Symphony Orchestra (UMSO), Music Showcase University of Malaya, the University of Malaya Choir, and the MCE National Virtual Choir and Vocal Festival Competition, showcasing her commitment to musical excellence.
With a strong foundation in music education research, Karen is equally passionate about cultivating the next generation of musicians. Her notable research includes her Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis, which focus on critical aspects of music education. These include "Parental Involvement in Music Lessons: A Qualitative Study of Parents, Music Teachers, and Students in Kuala Lumpur" and "Early Childhood Student’s Intrinsic Motivation Based on Self-Determination Theory in Piano Practice in Klang Valley: Perspectives of Music Teachers."
Karen brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to her teaching, fostering an engaging, nurturing environment where students can thrive in their musical pursuits. Whether you are a beginner or seeking to refine your skills, Karen is dedicated to helping you reach your full musical potential.
Ms Crystal Lai
Crystal Lai
Ms Crystal Lai serves the school as a teacher for Violin and Music for the Intelligent Mind (MIM) courses. Crystal began studying the violin at the age of 7. She received her grade 1 to 8 certifications for violin under the ABRSM syllabus and also recently completed her Diploma in Violin Performance with ABRSM as well.
Crystal was part of her Secondary School’s Concert Band as a percussionist and has participated in various competitions like SYF (Singapore Youth Festival) and SIBF (Singapore International Band Festival). Her school’s concert band has held numerous performances during celebrations of events such as Chinese New Year or National Day which led to her having a decent amount of experience with performing in a band.
Crystal believes that music is a universal language which can be enjoyed by people all over the world and no one is too old or young to start learning as long as they are passionate about it.
