Flute
JIN TA SSO Principal Flutist
Jin Ta started learning music at the age of five, and later entered the Central Music Conservatory (Beijing) to study flute under Prof. Zhu Tong De. In 1991, he received full scholarship from University of Michigan and studied with Prof. Keith Bryan and later Prof. Leone Buyse. In 1997, he won First Prize in the Boston Pappoutsakies Memorial Foundation Competition and Memphis Young Artist Competition. He was selected as an artist diploma candidate to study with renowned flutist Paula Robison. In 2000, he won First Prize in the Haifa International Flute Competition 2000 (Israel). He joined the Singapore Symphony Orchestra as Principal Flutist in 1998.
Watch Jin Ta's performance here
Watch Jin Ta's performance here
WANG TONG FAMA Lead Teacher
Wang Tong was born and raised into a family of musicians, with both her parents being professors in the Central Music Conservatory, Beijing. She studied at the Central Music Conservatory with Prof. Zhu Tong De. She graduated with distinction and started teaching in the Conservatory’s high school. She has played in the China Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra, the China Central Opera Theatre and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. She is very active as a flute teacher and has taught numerous students and schools, including the Singapore National Youth Orchestra, NUS Wind Symphony, NUS Symphony Orchestra and NTU Symphonic Band.
Wang tong has made selected recordings of ABRSM Flute Syllabus 2014 - 2017. The recordings can be found on our youtube (FluteAndMusicAcademy). A link to all the Grade 3 pieces here.
Testimonial:
Dana Seah, AFP Student (From 2016)
"Wang Tong is an exceptionally dedicated and experienced music mentor. She subscribes to the tenet that “Every child is different” and goes at length to understand what motivates my child and customizes her lessons to bring out the potential of my child. Despite her hectic schedule, she also spends time and effort updating and upgrading herself on the development and progress of flute techniques and delivery methods. She effectively integrates these new techniques into the music that my child is interested in and communicates in a way that my child understands. To my child, it is learning with pure joy, without pressure or stress. My child loves to attend Wang Lao Shi’s lessons. She feels a sense of mastery and achievement after every lesson due to Wang Tong Lao Shi’s uncompromised demand of quality and standards. Even though it is “tough” for her, she enjoys her classes and looks forward to Wang Tong Lao Shi’s lessons week after week. Every interaction with her is priceless and treasured. Wang Tong Lao Shi is an inspiring mentor who seeks to instill confidence and mastery in playing the flute through learning music joyfully. We are glad we have the opportunity to learn from her!”
– Mrs Angelia Seah, Dana’s Mum
Wang tong has made selected recordings of ABRSM Flute Syllabus 2014 - 2017. The recordings can be found on our youtube (FluteAndMusicAcademy). A link to all the Grade 3 pieces here.
Testimonial:
Dana Seah, AFP Student (From 2016)
"Wang Tong is an exceptionally dedicated and experienced music mentor. She subscribes to the tenet that “Every child is different” and goes at length to understand what motivates my child and customizes her lessons to bring out the potential of my child. Despite her hectic schedule, she also spends time and effort updating and upgrading herself on the development and progress of flute techniques and delivery methods. She effectively integrates these new techniques into the music that my child is interested in and communicates in a way that my child understands. To my child, it is learning with pure joy, without pressure or stress. My child loves to attend Wang Lao Shi’s lessons. She feels a sense of mastery and achievement after every lesson due to Wang Tong Lao Shi’s uncompromised demand of quality and standards. Even though it is “tough” for her, she enjoys her classes and looks forward to Wang Tong Lao Shi’s lessons week after week. Every interaction with her is priceless and treasured. Wang Tong Lao Shi is an inspiring mentor who seeks to instill confidence and mastery in playing the flute through learning music joyfully. We are glad we have the opportunity to learn from her!”
– Mrs Angelia Seah, Dana’s Mum
MIAO SHANSHAN FAMA Lead Teacher
Born in Beijing in 1983, Miao Shanshan started her early flute lessons under Wang Yongxin and continued to study under him in the Middle School section of the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. A graduate of the University Mozarteum Salzburg, her teachers in Austria include Hertha Mergl and Bernhard Krabatsch. She has participated in masterclasses with acclaimed flutists such as Peter-Lukas Graf,Gerhard Braun, Robert Aitken, Hansgeorg Schmeiser and Philippe Boucly.
Miao was previously a member of the Salzburg Youth Orchestra, Salzburg City Winds Orchestra, Salzburg Railway Winds Orchestra and Austria Festival Orchestra, and has performed at several New Year concerts in the Salzburg Congresshaus. With the Salzburg City Winds Orchestra she performed for the opening ceremony of the Salzburg International Summer Music Festival (2009). As a soloist and chamber musician she has performed the M. Haydn Concerto with Salzburg’s Orchestra of Culture Association (2006), a concert with narrator Heinrich Benjes in Simbach, Germany (2011) and a chamber concert entitled "New Sounds from Brazil" featuring music by Jean Goldenbaum in Salzburg. Shan Shan is currently in the flute section with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO).
Miao was previously a member of the Salzburg Youth Orchestra, Salzburg City Winds Orchestra, Salzburg Railway Winds Orchestra and Austria Festival Orchestra, and has performed at several New Year concerts in the Salzburg Congresshaus. With the Salzburg City Winds Orchestra she performed for the opening ceremony of the Salzburg International Summer Music Festival (2009). As a soloist and chamber musician she has performed the M. Haydn Concerto with Salzburg’s Orchestra of Culture Association (2006), a concert with narrator Heinrich Benjes in Simbach, Germany (2011) and a chamber concert entitled "New Sounds from Brazil" featuring music by Jean Goldenbaum in Salzburg. Shan Shan is currently in the flute section with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO).
SHARON TAN FAMA Senior Teacher
SA part of the American Band College, with the Sam-Houston State University, Sharon holds a Masters degree in Band Conducting. Her first formal encounter with music began with one-on-one piano lessons at home, after which she found joy in making music with others in the primary school choir. However, it wasn’t until she joined the concert band as a flute player that sparked off her deep interest in music. After her graduation from the Anglo-Chinese Junior College, Sharon went on to pursue her undergraduate studies in music performance with the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, under the tutelage of Jin Ta, Principal Flautist of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
Since then, Sharon has accumulated an outstanding palate of performing experience with solo, chamber, band, orchestra, Broadway, Pop and chorus performances both locally and internationally. She has also benefitted from various renowned flautists including Mary Fukushima (USA), Riona O’Duinnin (Ireland), Carla Corredu (the Netherlands), Angela Rowland (Macau Symphony Orchestra), Emer Macdonough (UK), Betsy Hill (USA), Roberto Alvarez Gonzalez (Spain), and Wang Tong (Singapore).
Later in life, she delved into the art of conducting as she serves as the main or assistant conductor in various local institutions such as the Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Kent Ridge Secondary School, National Junior College, Tampines Junior College and Victoria School. Convicted to spread the joy of music making with various age groups and backgrounds, Sharon also gives masterclasses and clinics locally and overseas, and acted as an adjudicator for music contests.
Sharon's favourite hobbies include travelling and learning about the beautiful cultures of many lands.
Since then, Sharon has accumulated an outstanding palate of performing experience with solo, chamber, band, orchestra, Broadway, Pop and chorus performances both locally and internationally. She has also benefitted from various renowned flautists including Mary Fukushima (USA), Riona O’Duinnin (Ireland), Carla Corredu (the Netherlands), Angela Rowland (Macau Symphony Orchestra), Emer Macdonough (UK), Betsy Hill (USA), Roberto Alvarez Gonzalez (Spain), and Wang Tong (Singapore).
Later in life, she delved into the art of conducting as she serves as the main or assistant conductor in various local institutions such as the Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Kent Ridge Secondary School, National Junior College, Tampines Junior College and Victoria School. Convicted to spread the joy of music making with various age groups and backgrounds, Sharon also gives masterclasses and clinics locally and overseas, and acted as an adjudicator for music contests.
Sharon's favourite hobbies include travelling and learning about the beautiful cultures of many lands.
MARK YEO FAMA Junior Teacher
Mark graduated with Bachelor's in Flute performance at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YSTCM) and was privileged to be under the tutelage of Mr. Evgueni Brokmiller, Associate Principal Flutist of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Prior to studying under Mr. Brokmiller, he learnt under Ms. Wang Tong and more recently, Mr. Jin Ta. He has participated in masterclasses held by distinguished flutists such as Michael Cox (BBC Symphony Orchestra), Hansgeorg Schmeiser (Wiener Kammerorchester) and Britta Jacob (Deutsch Radio Philharmonie); to name a few. He is eager to hone his skills further as a musician with the help of his teacher Mr. Evgueni Brokmiller, along with any opportunities the conservatory offers.
Apart from classical music, he indulges in many other genres of music as, similar to a well-balanced meal, there is importance in experiencing and understanding a wide variety of music. A particular favourite of his is the combination of comedy and music of which he has several arrangements for an assortment of chamber music.
Apart from classical music, he indulges in many other genres of music as, similar to a well-balanced meal, there is importance in experiencing and understanding a wide variety of music. A particular favourite of his is the combination of comedy and music of which he has several arrangements for an assortment of chamber music.
DAVID TAO FAMA Junior Teacher
David is an educator, actor, singer and musician. Having attained his Grade 8 Theory and ATCL in flute performance, David joined the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) majoring in flute before switching to Voice the following year and eventually graduated with Diploma in Vocal Performance.
He had since performed in various opera, musical and theatre productions. He is also a member of the Singapore Lyric Opera Artists’ Training Programme. As a flutist, David had the privilege to perform with many ensembles including The Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra of the Music Makers (Child Aid ) , Singapore National Youth Orchestra and Singapore Armed Forces Central Band. He was also selected as part of 1st Flute chair for the first SouthEast Asia Youth Wind Ensemble. With over 20 years of teaching experience, David enjoys teaching flute and voice in various music schools and his home studio. And spend his free time working with secondary and primary school band, choir and Angklung ensembles as a freelance CCA instructor.
A fun fact to share- David used to work as a professional Chef with more than 10 years of commercial kitchen experience!
He had since performed in various opera, musical and theatre productions. He is also a member of the Singapore Lyric Opera Artists’ Training Programme. As a flutist, David had the privilege to perform with many ensembles including The Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra of the Music Makers (Child Aid ) , Singapore National Youth Orchestra and Singapore Armed Forces Central Band. He was also selected as part of 1st Flute chair for the first SouthEast Asia Youth Wind Ensemble. With over 20 years of teaching experience, David enjoys teaching flute and voice in various music schools and his home studio. And spend his free time working with secondary and primary school band, choir and Angklung ensembles as a freelance CCA instructor.
A fun fact to share- David used to work as a professional Chef with more than 10 years of commercial kitchen experience!
LIU QING FAMA Junior Teacher
Liu Qing graduated with a bachelor degree in Music Performance at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. She started to learn the Flute at age of 8 with Mr Rao (The Principal Flute of Hunan Symphony Orchestra). From 2005, she studied with Mr He Sheng Qi (Professor for Flute of Shanghai Conservatory of Music). After she graduated, she was appointed the principal Flute at Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra in Changsha (Hunan).
At 11 and 12 years old, she was the champion for two consecutive years for the “Yamaha Instruments Performing Competition” held in Hunan. During her studies, she was also a flutist at Shanghai Youth Symphony Orchestra and had many performances, such as “The Music Festival” for commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Mozart and the “International Electronic Music Festival in Shanghai”.
Liu Qing over 10 years teaching experience. She is a passionate, responsible tutor and enjoys teaching the flute.
At 11 and 12 years old, she was the champion for two consecutive years for the “Yamaha Instruments Performing Competition” held in Hunan. During her studies, she was also a flutist at Shanghai Youth Symphony Orchestra and had many performances, such as “The Music Festival” for commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Mozart and the “International Electronic Music Festival in Shanghai”.
Liu Qing over 10 years teaching experience. She is a passionate, responsible tutor and enjoys teaching the flute.
Testimonial of Ms Liu
"I started the flute with Flute and Music Academy when I saw a promotion for entry flutes. The classrooms are nice and very conducive for learning. Throughout the course, Ms Liu Qing is very patient in explaining things I do not understand and is effective in correcting my mistakes. I learnt much about breathing techniques by learning the flute and that indirectly teaches me to be more relaxed when doing things. I have also learnt to manage my time better with my additional flute commitments. I enjoy playing in the flute ensemble too and would look forward to performing in more ensemble.”
– Benedict Lee, Adult Flute Student who progressed to Grade 2 level in 6 months
"I started the flute with Flute and Music Academy when I saw a promotion for entry flutes. The classrooms are nice and very conducive for learning. Throughout the course, Ms Liu Qing is very patient in explaining things I do not understand and is effective in correcting my mistakes. I learnt much about breathing techniques by learning the flute and that indirectly teaches me to be more relaxed when doing things. I have also learnt to manage my time better with my additional flute commitments. I enjoy playing in the flute ensemble too and would look forward to performing in more ensemble.”
– Benedict Lee, Adult Flute Student who progressed to Grade 2 level in 6 months
