Our Team - MusicNuts!

Ms. CHIA HUI

Guitar/Ukulele Educator

MA Arts Pedagogy and Practice, Diploma in Jazz Performance (Guitar)

Chia Hui is our resident guitar/ukulele teacher. She has been a part of the Nuttie family since January 2017. An avid musician who graduated from Lasalle College of the Arts, Chia Hui is interested in exploring ways of teaching music and making music accessible. Chia Hui’s students range from 4-year-olds to adults looking for ways to unwind. Her teaching philosophy is that knowledge construction is a process that involves collaborative co-creation between teacher and student. She believes in promoting empathy and care as an integral part of the classroom culture that values diverse perspectives and collaborations. Her role is to facilitate curiosity-driven learning based on students’ abilities. Chia Hui achieved this by breaking down complex topics into accessible components, providing opportunities for self-exploration and creative thinking. On 21 December 2019, Chia Hui shared a stage with Tessera, Singapore’s premier all-female modern jazz ensemble at Esplanade.

Ms. YANJUN

Flute Educator

DipABRSM in Flute Performance, Diploma in Kodály Music Education

Yanjun started playing the flute at the age of 13 and has never stopped playing this beautiful instrument since. She is thankful that she is able to make music teaching her career as she enjoys imparting musical knowledge and skills to learners whether young or old. She also believes that music learning should be an enjoyable process and hopes that her students will be able to appreciate the beautiful melodies that the flute can create. Yanjun had the opportunity to pursue further studies at the Kodály Institute in Hungary to enrich her musical experience and enhance her teaching skills. As a music educator, she is a strong advocate for good methodology and pedagogical skills to teach music in a way that cultivates and nurtures in learners a good taste of music.

Ms. PECK YUN

Piano Educator

Bachelor Degree in Music (Pedagogy), DipLCM

Peck Yun emphasizes mastering the basics in her music lessons, believing a solid foundation is crucial for progress. She has observed many young students stagnate at a certain grade and give up because of a poor introduction to piano playing, and is determined to ensure her students have a good start. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she proactively communicates with parents and is skilled at working with young children, balancing firmness with warmth. Peck Yun’s motto is lifelong learning, and she constantly improves her own musicality and technical skills to be a good role model for her students. Passionate about music, she explores various approaches and learns from different performers and teachers. Peck Yun enjoys playing piano duets with her students to enhance their rhythmic sense and musical touch. She is also a humble and quiet character, leaving no clue that she was a percussionist in university. She also loves Bossa Nova!

Mr. SHERWIN

Piano Educator

LTCL (Performance)

Since his debut concert at the Alliance Française when he was 18, Sherwin has had an active performing and teaching career, and is a firm believer in the transformative impact of music on people. He is passionate about the holistic development of his students, and utilizes his performing experience to teach practical music skills to his students. He firmly believes in using dynamic and engaging methods to teaching his students, and adapts his teaching style according to each student’s personality. Concurrently, he also imparts life skills to his students so that they grow as a person too. Sherwin is also an active accompanist and music conductor for his church’s music ensemble. He has also performed in the USA and Vienna.

Ms. JOANNE

Piano Educator

Bachelor in Music (Piano Performance), Master in Music Education

Joanne is a fun, cheerful, and diligent piano teacher, who has 15 years of teaching experience in piano and music education. She believes music is a powerful medium to bring us a better life, as we find a life friend in music through learning it. She wishes her students put effort into practicing and learn to enjoy the music that they play, as this process will enhance their overall learning ability and build resilience. Joanne focuses on the foundation, emphasizing on stable hand shape and finger form for piano playing, great sight-reading skill for music literacy, aural training for the inner-ear, and musical sensitivity. She greatly encourages creativity in her students, together with the right techniques, right mindset and correct guidance. As a piano accompanist, Joanne has also been actively involved in all types of music performance, including instrumental ensemble and choirs.

Ms. SHYVON

Piano Educator

BA (Hons) Music (Composition and Arranging)

Shyvon is a versatile composer and piano educator passionate about igniting a love of music in students of all ages and skill levels. Her expertise in composing and arranging genres like classical, jazz, and contemporary art music, allows her to tailor lessons to each student’s musical interests, encouraging creativity and exploration in a fun and engaging way. Beyond her roles as a composer and piano educator, Shyvon is also a dedicated Western percussionist, constantly seeking opportunities to perform with orchestras, wind bands, and percussion ensembles. Shyvon also shares her passion for music with a wider audience through her YouTube channel, which has garnered over 30,000 views. Her channel features K-Pop piano arrangements that make complex songs playable and approachable, showcasing her engaging teaching style. In her free time, Shyvon enjoys petting stray cats, watching anime, and exploring photography and film!

Mr. CEDRIC

Guitar/Ukulele Educator

Degree in Pop Performance (Guitar)

Being a guitarist for over 10 years, Cedric has spent most his life practicing guitar and learning about music since the age of 13. His passion for music has eventually grown to a point where he pursued his music degree in pop performance from “LASALLE College of the Arts” in order to help improve his craft and learn more in-depth about music. Having a passion for music teaching, Cedric believes that music is meant for everybody. He tailors his class curriculum to students of different interest. This he said, ensures all students get what they want to achieve out of picking up an instrument. As a musician, Cedric always strives for perfection in his musical skill set. He also believes that as long as one is willing to try, work hard and give it your best, you will eventually achieve your goals.

Ms. LORETA

Founder, Principal

ATCL (Performance), LTCL (Performance)

Loreta is a tiny woman with huge glasses. You may easily miss her in the crowd. Her capability and ambition however, could never be missed! Loreta started her music education career from 2007, and has been trying to change the industry ever since. Being a music teacher in a private sector, that was not easy. She then mapped out and set up MusicNuts! – an online music book store, which evolved and expanded into what it is today under her care. Loreta is a perfectionist herself, and she wants that for her students too. She tried to train not only pianists, but music lovers who enjoy their arts. She knows every single music material in MusicNuts! Like a Chinese medicine practitioner, she could recognise the strengths and weaknesses of the student and find just the right book medicine for them.

Mr. EDWIN

Co-Founder

Edwin is the man of MusicNuts! He shouldered the responsibility of the non-musical side of MusicNuts! Since its inception. He delivers, does PR and marketing, chats with parents, teases little Nutties, changes light bulbs, cleans, basically everything you could think of. Although he may say he is also the handsome face of MusicNuts, we all disagree 😂. Edwin is also Madam Principal’s better half, he has been the pillar of MusicNuts, being there with Loreta every step of the way, and seeing it through that Loreta achieves her dreams as a teacher she envisioned, a mother, an entrepreneur and many more.

Mr. MATT

Co-Founder

Matt is a mysterious existence in MusicNuts! Besides Loreta, many have not heard of him. None from the Nuttie Family have ever seen him, and he intends to keep it that way 😜. Matt was pivotal in the setting up of MusicNuts! Being a practising lawyer based in our neighbour to the north, he injects MusicNuts! with fresh perspectives and keeps us grounded. He also has his hands on our system and processes, marketing strategies and outreach efforts. Matt has been talking about popping by the Academy, so little Nutties watch out for Uncle Matt!

Ms. WEI TING

Administrative Executive

Wei Ting is the friendly and cheerful administrative executive of MusicNuts! She is hardworking and resourceful, and loves to see neat rows of books, well wrapped packages, and the satisfied responses of customers! She enjoys playing the piano, listening to K-pop, and taking care of plants during her leisure time. Most of all, she is a huge cat lover and so don’t mess with her cats!