Music Background

1986 Began music classes with Yamaha
1987 Began to take private piano lessons
1988 (age 6)

Selected into Yamaha's Junior Special Advanced Course

- one class per year

- only 6 or 7 students per class

- must have perfect pitch

- intensive music training program, including composing

1989 Began to learn violin with ex-SSO violinist Mr. Wang Chin Sing
1991 (age 8)

Won 3rd prize in the 8th National Music Competition, Piano Junior Category (for age 12 and below)

- played Scarlatti & Debussy's pieces

Took ABRSM Piano Grade 5 Practical Examination - [Distinction]

Took ABRSM Violin Grade 4 Practical Examination - [Merit]

1992

Took ABRSM Violin Grade 5 Practical Examination - [Distinction]

Took ABRSM Theory Grade 5 Examination - [Passed]

1993

Auditioned and accepted into Singapore Youth Orchestra

Took ABRSM Piano Grade 8 Practical Examination - [Distinction]

1996 Took ABRSM Violin Grade 8 Practical Examination - [Passed]
1997 Went on concert tour with the SYO to Australia (Sydney, Canberra)

 

 

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