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) |