BOARD and Staff Members
DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL
Josephine Koh BA(EM), ARCM, FTCL, L(Mus)TCL, LTCL
Josephine Koh BA(EM), ARCM, FTCL, L(Mus)TCL, LTCL
DEDICATED STAFF MEMBERS
All teachers at JKPA are trained for many years and continually in the unique JKPA teaching methodology. Selected by Ms Josephine Koh, a minimum qualification of a diploma or a degree in music is required. Experienced teachers work hand-in-hand with young talented teaching assistants. Most often, performing pianists are trained personally by the principal herself. Our quality of teaching is never compromised, with maintenance of standards often supported by committed parents who work closely with our staff members. Year after year, excellent results are our hallmark and pride at JKPA.
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Ng Yu Ru B Eng, LTCL, ATCL
Miss Ng graduated with a Bachelors of Chemical Engineering degree from the National University of Singapore. She joined Josephine Koh Piano Academy (JKPA) when she was 15 and obtained her Associate (ATCL) diploma, Licentiate (LTCL) diploma with Distinction under the tutelage of Ms Josephine Koh by the age of 19. An avid competitive squash player back in her school days in Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Institution, Miss Ng stayed deeply passionate about music throughout her school years. She recognized how music has taught her important values of self-discipline, flexibility, creativity, and attention to details. In 2008, Yu Ru started her teaching journey at JKPA and has since continued to inspire the people around her to achieve their balance and successes in life. She is experienced in teaching advanced grades and first level Diploma students. |
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TYNDALE CHOO LLB, LRSM, DipABRSM
Mr Choo graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the National University of Singapore. He is currently a legal associate in the field of commercial and civil litigation. Having started learning the piano at the age of four, Tyndale studied with Victor Khor and he grew up to perform in the Singapore Performer's Festival and attended masterclasses by American pianist Todd Joselson, conductors Adrian Tan and Darrell Ang. An alumnus of Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Tyndale was in the Music Elective Programme and learnt the cello under Ms Zhao Yu Er in the ACS (I) Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2014, while serving National Service, Tyndale came to study under the tutelage of Ms Josephine Koh. He soon obtained his Licentiate (LRSM) piano diploma, with active performances as a soloist at JKPA's concerts and as an orchestral pianist with Joyeux Sinfonietta and the NUS Harmonica Orchestra. He has been a part-time teaching staff at JKPA since 2016. He is experienced in teaching the Gifted Music Programme and up to first level Diploma students. |
COLETTE TAN LLB, LRSM, DipABRSM
Miss Colette graduated with Bachelor of Laws from the Singapore Management University (SMU). She started playing the piano at the age of 4 and joined Josephine Koh Piano Academy (JKPA) in 2010. Having obtained her Grade 8 with distinction, she continued diploma studies under the tutelage of Ms Josephine Koh and soon graduated with DipABRSM and LRSM in piano performance. An alumnus of Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Institution, Colette was in the Raffles Institution Piano Ensemble and later served as President of Ivory Keys at SMU - organising and performing in numerous concerts. Under the baton of Ms Josephine Koh, she has also performed with the NUS Harmonica Orchestra in 2017 and 2018. She performed as a soloist in Piano Concertos in Perspective II in 2019. Since 2016, Colette joined JKPA as a part-time teaching assistant, coaching advanced grades and first year diploma students.
Miss Colette graduated with Bachelor of Laws from the Singapore Management University (SMU). She started playing the piano at the age of 4 and joined Josephine Koh Piano Academy (JKPA) in 2010. Having obtained her Grade 8 with distinction, she continued diploma studies under the tutelage of Ms Josephine Koh and soon graduated with DipABRSM and LRSM in piano performance. An alumnus of Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Institution, Colette was in the Raffles Institution Piano Ensemble and later served as President of Ivory Keys at SMU - organising and performing in numerous concerts. Under the baton of Ms Josephine Koh, she has also performed with the NUS Harmonica Orchestra in 2017 and 2018. She performed as a soloist in Piano Concertos in Perspective II in 2019. Since 2016, Colette joined JKPA as a part-time teaching assistant, coaching advanced grades and first year diploma students.
TRINA TAN LTCL, DipABRSM
Miss Trina is a teaching assistant at JKPA. She began piano lessons at the age of 6 with Ms Jesslyn Tan at Josephine Koh Piano Academy. Through her growing years, she has progressed beautifully in music, performing frequently in student recitals, Christmas concerts and masterclasses. She attained her piano diplomas under Ms Josephine Koh, attaining her LTCL in Piano Recital in 2021 and prior to that scored Distinction for her DipABRSM in piano performance. In 2017, Trina was featured as a soloist in Piano Concertos in Perspective I, with her rendition of Gershwin’s ‘I Got Rhythm’ and ‘The Man I Love’. In 2019, she performed Chopin's Concerto No. 1 in E minor as a soloist with Joyeux Sinfonietta. A former alumnus from Methodist Girls' School and Anglo Chinese School (Independent), Trina is currently a 3rd year undergraduate at Singapore Management University, pursuing Computer Science. A percussionist for the Wind Ensemble during her school days in ACSI, Trina also learns taekwondo and achieved her black belt in 2017.
Miss Trina is a teaching assistant at JKPA. She began piano lessons at the age of 6 with Ms Jesslyn Tan at Josephine Koh Piano Academy. Through her growing years, she has progressed beautifully in music, performing frequently in student recitals, Christmas concerts and masterclasses. She attained her piano diplomas under Ms Josephine Koh, attaining her LTCL in Piano Recital in 2021 and prior to that scored Distinction for her DipABRSM in piano performance. In 2017, Trina was featured as a soloist in Piano Concertos in Perspective I, with her rendition of Gershwin’s ‘I Got Rhythm’ and ‘The Man I Love’. In 2019, she performed Chopin's Concerto No. 1 in E minor as a soloist with Joyeux Sinfonietta. A former alumnus from Methodist Girls' School and Anglo Chinese School (Independent), Trina is currently a 3rd year undergraduate at Singapore Management University, pursuing Computer Science. A percussionist for the Wind Ensemble during her school days in ACSI, Trina also learns taekwondo and achieved her black belt in 2017.
TEACHING ASSISTANTS - Supporting Staff
Ng Yi Xiu
Kellerine Quah LTCL, DipABRSM, AMusTCL
Liscoln Quah LTCL, ATCL
Kellerine Quah LTCL, DipABRSM, AMusTCL
Liscoln Quah LTCL, ATCL
Staff Photo (2010)
From left to right: Dr Jipson Quah, Chua Siew Joo, Melissa Teo, Ng Yu Ru, Patricia Lim, Jesslyn Tan, Josephine Koh, Dr Pipetius Quah