Award Winning Chinese Instrumental Music School
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Award Winning Chinese Instrumental Music School, providing quality learning experience with proven results!
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Discover the Best Musical Instruments for All Skill Levels
Why Choose Us?
Discover What Sets Us Apart
Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate player, or a professional musician, you will find the perfect instrument to suit your style and needs in our diverse range.
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Immediate Feedback through Coaching
Our students receive immediate feedback from our teachers as they guide them through their learning process, encouraging them to become a problem solver.
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Personalised Learning
Our teachers ensure the instructions given are tailored to individual students’ interests, needs, and skills so that they can learn at their pace comfortably.
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Small-Steps Approach
Our lesson plans have been structured into different levels and broken down into smaller steps, making it manageable for our students to make steady progress.
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Self-Directed Learning Habits
We encourage our students to cultivate the habit of taking charge of their learning by setting their own goals, engaging in the process and evaluating their learning
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Mastery Learning
We believe in creating a comfortable learning environment to practise our student’s musical instrument so that they are able to build perseverance and confidence.
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Personalised Learning
Our teachers ensure the instructions given are tailored to individual students’ interests, needs, and skills so that they can learn at their pace comfortably.
02
Mastery Learning
We believe in creating a comfortable learning environment to practise our student’s musical instrument so that they are able to build perseverance and confidence.
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Small-Steps Approach
Our lesson plans have been structured into different levels and broken down into smaller steps, making it manageable for our students to make steady progress.
04
Immediate Feedback through Coaching
Our students receive immediate feedback from our teachers as they guide them through their learning process, encouraging them to become a problem solver.
05
Self-Directed Learning Habits
We encourage our students to cultivate the habit of taking charge of their learning by setting their own goals, engaging in the process and evaluating their learning
Our lessons
Discover What Sets Us Apart
Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate player, or a professional musician, you will find the perfect instrument to suit your style and needs in our diverse range.
GUZHENG
ERHU
Embrace the Erhu, a versatile instrument that lets you express a range of emotions and deepen your understanding of Chinese culture. Master proper bowing techniques and achieve a clean sound in our fun and engaging classes. Plus, learn essential Erhu care to become a self-sufficient musician.
DIZI
Discover the Dizi, a unique flute with a bright, humming sound produced by a reed membrane in its extra hole. Available in various sizes, our teachers will ensure the perfect fit and guide you through the proper playing techniques.
OTHER INSTRUMENTS
Our Syllabus
Our syllabus is based on the Teng Academy Graded Examinations for Chinese Music Instruments. Students also have the option to learn under the NAFA (CCOM) syllabus or for leisure learning. Our one-to-one classes are 45 minutes long and 60 minutes for group classes (2-4pax). The 4 levels of learning are categorized based on the syllabus, Beginners (Grade 1-3), Intermediate (Grade 4-6), Advanced (Grade 7-8), and Professional (Certificate in Professional Performance – Diploma).
Here are some of the requirements for the grading examination at CIMS:
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One set study piece incorporating scales
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Two solo music pieces, to be selected from a list of four
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The music pieces are listed in the Examinations music scores. Candidates are to purchase the Examinations Scores to register for the Examinations
Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate player, or a professional musician, you will find the perfect instrument to suit your style and needs in our diverse range.
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Achievements
Achievements Chinese Instrumental Music School Attained
We are extremely proud of our students who have successfully attained high achievements in these areas – Direct School Admission (DSA), National Competitions, Grading Examinations, and mastering various Chinese musical instruments such as the Erhu, Dizi, Guzheng, Pipa, and others.
Lee Da Jun
Evergreen Primary School to Bukit Panjang
Government High NCMC: 2014 Dizi Junior Category (1st)
Leong Kim Yang
Evergreen Primary School to Bukit Panjang
Government High NCMC: 2014 Dizi Junior Category (1st)
Marguerite Lim
Evergreen Primary School to Bukit Panjang
Government High NCMC: 2014 Dizi Junior Category (1st)
Testimonials
What our clients say
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Our music programs are suitable for all ages, and are specially tailored according to the needs of each unique student. Our teachers take pride in helping our students reach their fullest potential.
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Our Students in Action
From practice sessions to performances, witness the dedication and passion that our students bring to their music.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate player, or a professional musician, you will find the perfect instrument to suit your style and needs in our diverse range.
What Chinese musical instruments do you teach?
We offer lessons for a wide range of instruments including: Guzheng, Erhu, Dizi, Ruan, Liuqin, Yangqin, Pipa, Suona and Hulusi
Do you provide lessons for beginners?
Yes! Our lessons cater to all stages of learning, from total beginner to advanced levels and suitable for all ages between 5-70. In fact, most of our students here start with zero background. As long as you have the interest for the instrument, you will be able to learn to play simple tunes within the first few lessons!
Are the lessons conducted online or in-person?
Our lessons are mainly and preferably conducted in-person, at our studios, for the best and full learning experience. However, if student prefer for online lesson, we will be able make arrangements for it.
What is the duration of each lesson?
1-to-1 lessons are at 45 mins each, and Group (2-4 students) lessons are at 60 mins each.
How much do the lessons cost?
Lesson fees for our courses range from $240-$400/month (4 lessons), depending on the choice of instrument, individual/group learning, and level of learning. Drop us a message and we will be able to provide you with more details based on your learning preferences.
Do you have trial lesson available?
Yes! We do offer trial lessons for each of the instruments (choose 1, or 2 or 3 instruments for trial) if you are still undecided on which instrument to learn, and would like to experience the fun and engaging learning experience with our dedicated instructors here at Chinese Instrumental Music School. Do drop us a message and we will be able to arrange for a trial lesson slot for you, at your preferred days and timings, at current promotional rate!
Are there Graded Examination/DSA preparation/Competition/Performance opportunities for students?
Yes! We are proud to share that over the years, we have nurtured over 200 students (and counting) who have – attained various levels of grades in their period of learning, gained successful direct entries to their choice schools via Direct School Admission (DSA), and won numerous prizes in both National & International competitions. Graded Examination: It is important to have learning targets when it comes to learning an instrument, students (and parents) can see significant progress. Our teaching syllabuses are based on the graded examination (Grades 1-8, followed by Diploma) conducted annually by TENG and NAFA. Our highly experienced instructors will guide students to achieve their learning milestones, through step-by-step approach using various pedagogies suited for each learner.
DSA preparation: We have successfully helped many students gain direct entry to their choice schools via the Direct Schools Admission (DSA) option.
Competitions: Each year, CIMS prepares our students to participate in various competitions, at both National and International levels (e.g. Singapore Chinese Music Competition, Nanyang International Music Competition, Nanyang Cup International Competition, AAA World Music Competition, just to name a few). As an optional Students (and parents) can discuss with their instructors for their recommendations and advice, based on the readiness of the student.
Performance opportunities: Graded examinations and competitions aside, we hold annual in-house showcases for our students, as a platform for them to perform, watch and learn from each other’s performance, and as checkpoints for their learning.
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We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about our services, need assistance with scheduling, or want to learn more about our programs, feel free to reach out.
Reserve a Slot
Discover the Best Musical Instruments for All Skill Levels
Get In Touch
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about our services, need assistance with scheduling, or want to learn more about our programs, feel free to reach out.
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