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Polaris Music Academy

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A refined piano education for young learners

Structure, care and musical refinement. Polaris Music Academy combines strong musical foundations, expressive artistry, and performance confidence through structured lessons and carefully selected teachers, so that young musicians grow with confidence, discipline, and joy.

Jovanna Yam performing on stage

Founder & Principal

Founded by Jovanna Yam

Polaris began with a simple wish: a space where students never feel they are in a stressful environment to learn the piano. The studio is equipped with many different materials suited to each student’s needs, so every lesson can be shaped around the child in front of us. Above all, we wanted to build a space where aspiring pianists thrive.

Polaris Music Academy was founded by Jovanna Yam, a pianist, educator, and digital music personality. As Founder and Principal, she sets the academy’s teaching standards.

Jovanna graduated as the Best Graduate of the 2025 Cohort from the Royal College of Music | NAFA, where she was awarded a two-year Bachelor’s scholarship and completed her Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Instrumental and Vocal Teaching with First Class Honours. Her musical experience extends beyond the classroom, with performances on national television, at Changi Airport, and with Mediacorp.

At the heart of her teaching is her ability to connect deeply with children. Jovanna is known for creating a warm yet structured learning environment, building trust quickly, and guiding students with patience, clarity, and care. Her work has also been featured through talks and local media platforms, including ADPRex and 987FM.

Read Jovanna’s full profile →

Meet the teachers

Carefully selected. Exceptionally qualified.

Our teachers are selected to uphold the academy's standard of quality, discipline and musical refinement, each with a strong musical background and a professional approach to teaching.

Piano

4 teachers
  • Tan Xin Jie (Sarah), Piano Teacher at Polaris Music Academy

    Piano Teacher

    Teacher Sarah

    A piano educator with a strong foundation in music education and child development, teaching piano since 2016. She shares the same distinguished academic pathway as our founder, Jovanna Yam, graduating as Best Graduate of the 2026 Cohort.

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  • Lim Chek Kee, Piano Teacher at Polaris Music Academy

    Piano Teacher

    Teacher Chek Kee

    A performer and piano teacher passionate about arts education for children, teaching piano since 2024. She holds a National Arts Council Scholarship for her Diploma in Music at LASALLE College of the Arts, and prepares students for ABRSM exams.

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  • Tan Yu Mu, Piano Teacher at Polaris Music Academy

    Piano Teacher · Theory & MEP

    Teacher Yu Mu

    A piano teacher specialising in music theory and the Music Elective Programme (MEP). He prepares students for ABRSM theory, aural skills and audition readiness for MEP, Higher Music and DSA, alongside his work as a performer and collaborative pianist. His students hold a 100% ABRSM Merit and Distinction rate.

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  • Magdalene Chua, Piano Teacher at Polaris Music Academy

    Piano Teacher

    Teacher Magdalene

    A classical pianist and piano teacher who balances interest-led learning with strong technical foundations. She teaches all ages from 5, from beginners to ABRSM Grade 8, and prepares students for festivals and competitions. Her students have won various competitions.

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Violin

1 teacher
  • Oliver Ng, Violin Teacher at Polaris Music Academy

    Violin Teacher

    Teacher Oliver

    A violinist and educator who has taught the violin since 2021, with orchestral and chamber experience alongside his studies at NAFA. He brings patience, structure and a real love of the instrument to every lesson.

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Music Theory

1 teacher
  • Tan Yu Mu, Piano Teacher at Polaris Music Academy

    Piano Teacher · Theory & MEP

    Teacher Yu Mu

    A piano teacher specialising in music theory and the Music Elective Programme (MEP). He prepares students for ABRSM theory, aural skills and audition readiness for MEP, Higher Music and DSA, alongside his work as a performer and collaborative pianist. His students hold a 100% ABRSM Merit and Distinction rate.

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Celebrating our musicians

Awards & Achievements

Celebrating the achievements of our students and academy.

Piano

APCS International Music Competition · 2026

Oxygen Music Festival · 2026

Testimonials

What parents say

  • Jiselle has grown more confident and motivated since starting piano lessons. She genuinely enjoys the lessons and always looks forward to them. Teacher Jovanna's patient and encouraging approach makes learning both fun and effective. We truly appreciate the warm, supportive, and positive learning environment she provides.
    Janelle, Jiselle's Mum (8)Teacher Jovanna
  • I am so grateful that Teacher Sarah is our piano teacher. Although she may be a bit strict, she still makes the lesson very enjoyable. Her patience, guidance and humor really makes me look forward to every lesson. In between our lessons sometimes, she also gives us some of her own life experiences, this makes the lesson more interesting. I am always keen to learn new things with Teacher Sarah. 😆
    Kyla, Student (11)Teacher Sarah
  • My daughter has been learning piano with Jovanna for four months. Her teaching style is encouraging and patient, and my daughter has already gained confidence and grown her love for music. We're looking forward to seeing how much more she will grow under Jovanna's guidance.
    Minjae, Terri's Mum (8)Teacher Jovanna
  • My daughter was previously enrolled in the NAFA School of Young Talent, but after a year, her interest in piano declined. Despite engaging various teachers, her progress remained limited. Following a year-long hiatus, we began lessons with Teacher Jovanna, who successfully rekindled my daughter's interest and enthusiasm for piano learning. It is unfortunate that Teacher Jovanna no longer offers home-based lessons, as her teaching has made a significant and positive impact.
    CH, Charmaine (10)Teacher Jovanna
  • Before starting lessons with you, Noah was still quite new to playing the piano and sometimes found it difficult to stay focused and practise consistently. Since learning with you, I've seen him become much more confident and interested in playing, and he is now more willing to practise and learn new songs. I especially love seeing how happy he is when he can play a full song or his favourite song by himself or when he learns something new. Thank you so much for your patience, encouragement, and for making piano lessons such a positive experience for Noah!
    Esther, Noah's Mum (5.5)Teacher Sarah
  • We are incredibly grateful for Teacher Jovanna. She has a rare gift for making lessons engaging and fun, and we've watched our daughter's self-assurance blossom under her guidance. Our daughter has become so passionate and dedicated that she now diligently puts in her daily practice without being asked. She truly looks forward to her lesson every week, and it has been a wonderful experience seeing her develop such a genuine love for music. We couldn't ask for a better mentor.
    James, Kate's Dad (10)Teacher Jovanna
  • I switched Ellie over to Teacher Jovanna because I wanted a teacher who places a strong emphasis on proper technique and developing musicality. Teacher Jovanna has far exceeded my expectations and transformed the way Ellie learns the piano and music. What I really appreciate about Teacher Jovanna is her focus on building a strong musical foundation, including: Proper technique, such as finger placement, wrist and arm movement, usage of arm weight, posture; Aural training, encouraging students to actively listen to the sound they produce; Teaching students how to analyse the score before sight-reading; Developing musical expression, not just note accuracy. Beyond that, what truly sets Teacher Jovanna apart is her ability to explain musical concepts in a way that genuinely clicks for young children. She sparks their imagination through imagery, analogies and storytelling. One memorable example was when she told Ellie 'Want to know a secret? C Major and A minor are actually sisters', making the idea of shared key signatures both fun and easy to remember. She doesn't just teach her how to play, but helps her to understand how the music is meant to sound and feel like. With Teacher Jovanna, the music comes alive and Ellie looks forward to lessons with her every week. Teacher Jovanna strikes a wonderful balance between strong technical training and creative, engaging teaching. Thanks to her guidance and genuine care for how a child learns, Ellie is developing both solid technique and a deep musical understanding.
    Jasmine, Ellie's Mum (8)Teacher Jovanna
  • Very patient and extremely professional in the way she teaches and guides students - that is teacher Sarah. Even for adults - whom I believe are harder to teach - teacher Sarah makes it a breeze to learn. Glad to have found teacher Sarah through Polaris Music Academy.
    Sarjune, Student (42)Teacher Sarah
  • Jovanna has been a wonderful piano teacher for Charlie. She has such a natural way of engaging her and making every lesson fun and interactive. I really appreciate how she constantly adapts her teaching style to keep things fresh, whether it's using flash cards, games, or even getting Charlie to stand up, clap and move around to better understand music theory. It makes learning music feel playful and exciting rather than rigid. Charlie always looks forward to her lessons, and that says a lot!
    Jack, Charlie's Dad (8)Teacher Jovanna
  • With Teacher Jo, my young daughters have refound interest in piano. She is patient, gentle and nurturing with them. They enjoy her sense of humour. At the same time, their piano playing has improved!
    Serene, Suzy and Bethany's Mum (5 and 7)Teacher Jovanna
  • I am so grateful that Teacher Sarah is our piano teacher. Although she may be a bit strict, she still makes the lesson very enjoyable. Her patience, guidance and humor really makes me look forward to every lesson. In between our lessons sometimes, she also gives us some of her own life experiences, this makes the lesson more interesting. I am always keen to learn new things with Teacher Sarah. 😆
    Kyla, Student (11)Teacher Sarah
  • Ms Jovanna is such a friendly and sincere piano teacher, constantly encouraging me and helping me to play with her creative teaching style. I always look forward to going to Ms Jovanna's piano lessons as she really makes learning the piano very engaging, fun and pleasant. Words cannot justify how incredibly talented she is is in music, and when playing the piano! I truly love Ms Jovanna's lessons, thank you!
    Jasmine, Student (32)Teacher Jovanna
  • Teacher Jovanna has been an outstanding piano teacher to Mika, consistently sparking her interest and joy in learning the instrument. She thoughtfully customises Mika's musical progression, balancing technique and musicality in a way that keeps lessons engaging and achievable. Her amicable, encouraging character creates a comfortable learning environment where Mika feels motivated and confident. Teacher Jovanna is also open to feedback and responsive to Mika's needs, demonstrating genuine commitment to continuous improvement. Additionally, her regular updates provide clear visibility on Mika's progress, and Mika genuinely looks forward to every class.
    Quan Rong, Mika's Dad (8)Teacher Jovanna
  • Before starting lessons with you, Noah was still quite new to playing the piano and sometimes found it difficult to stay focused and practise consistently. Since learning with you, I've seen him become much more confident and interested in playing, and he is now more willing to practise and learn new songs. I especially love seeing how happy he is when he can play a full song or his favourite song by himself or when he learns something new. Thank you so much for your patience, encouragement, and for making piano lessons such a positive experience for Noah!
    Esther, Noah's Mum (5.5)Teacher Sarah
  • We appreciate the patience and dedication Teacher Jo has when teaching Emma. As an active child, she can be quite energetic, but her calm and encouraging approach has helped Emma stay engaged and enjoy her piano lessons. Teacher Jo has also done a wonderful job in cultivating her interest in music while guiding her through the fundamentals, giving her a strong foundation in piano. Thank you for nurturing her confidence and love for learning piano. 🎹
    Jasmine, Emma's Mum (5)Teacher Jovanna
  • Teacher Jovanna has helped my son develop a genuine love for piano. She makes every lesson engaging and enjoyable, and he is always excited to learn and play. It is wonderful to see how he can now confidently memorise and perform his pieces. We are truly grateful for her dedication and inspiring teaching.
    Xin Ee, Ian's Mum (9)Teacher Jovanna
  • Very patient and extremely professional in the way she teaches and guides students - that is teacher Sarah. Even for adults - whom I believe are harder to teach - teacher Sarah makes it a breeze to learn. Glad to have found teacher Sarah through Polaris Music Academy.
    Sarjune, Student (42)Teacher Sarah
  • My child is currently learning piano with Teacher Jovanna. Other than being an exceptional performer which has been an inspiration for my child, Teacher Jovanna also excels in making the lessons interesting and fun. I can see the passion teacher Jovanna has for piano for which her students would catch on too. I now see my child been more self motivated in practicing on her own at home, after taking lessons at Polaris music school. I’ll definitely recommend to anyone to consider Polaris should you wish to let your child pick up piano skills in a fun and loving learning environment.
    Kelvin Loo, Emmalynn (10)Teacher Jovanna
  • Jovanna is a patient and skilled teacher! Highly recommend even for beginners!
    Wei Hao, Student (29)Teacher Jovanna
  • I am so grateful that Teacher Sarah is our piano teacher. Although she may be a bit strict, she still makes the lesson very enjoyable. Her patience, guidance and humor really makes me look forward to every lesson. In between our lessons sometimes, she also gives us some of her own life experiences, this makes the lesson more interesting. I am always keen to learn new things with Teacher Sarah. 😆
    Kyla, Student (11)Teacher Sarah
  • Finding Jovanna as our piano teacher has honestly been such a special experience for both me and my 7-year-old daughter. I used to play the piano many years ago, but after stopping for more than a decade, I thought that part of my life was probably behind me. Somehow, through Jovanna’s lessons, I found my way back to the piano again. She has helped me rediscover a passion that I had almost forgotten, and I genuinely look forward to playing and learning again. It feels wonderful to have music back in my life. But what touches me most is seeing how much my daughter has fallen in love with the piano too. I used to think that getting a 7-year-old to practise would mean constant reminders, but with her, it’s completely the opposite. I don’t have to ask her to practise at all — she goes to the piano on her own because she genuinely wants to play. Seeing her enjoy music so naturally makes me incredibly happy. It’s hard to believe that we have been learning with Jovanna for less than three months because both of us have improved so much in such a short time. She is patient, encouraging and has a beautiful way of teaching that makes us want to keep improving without ever making piano feel like a chore. More than anything, I’m grateful that Jovanna has given my daughter and me something very special that we can share together. We learn, practise and enjoy music together, and these are memories that I know I will treasure for many years. Thank you, Jovanna, for bringing the love of piano back into my life and, at the same time, helping my daughter discover her own love for it. We feel very lucky to have you as our teacher. ❤️🎹
    Jasmine, Joy's Mum (7)Teacher Jovanna
  • My son, 4 took a couple of lessons here and what I observed of Ms Jo was nothing short of excellent. Her teaching method, style and remarkable patience shows maturity and professionalism well beyond her years. Lessons were fun and engaging with never a dull moment. I only wish that we were able to continue. If anyone is looking for a piano school whether you are a child or an adult, I cannot recommend this enough.
    Suran, Diyon's Dad (4)Teacher Jovanna
  • Before starting lessons with you, Noah was still quite new to playing the piano and sometimes found it difficult to stay focused and practise consistently. Since learning with you, I've seen him become much more confident and interested in playing, and he is now more willing to practise and learn new songs. I especially love seeing how happy he is when he can play a full song or his favourite song by himself or when he learns something new. Thank you so much for your patience, encouragement, and for making piano lessons such a positive experience for Noah!
    Esther, Noah's Mum (5.5)Teacher Sarah
  • Teacher Jovanna is so creative and patient. My daughter looks forward to going to class weekly even when she is tired. Lots of thought go into making music accessible for young children. My girl is 4 years old and she really loves it.
    Winnie, Mum (4)Teacher Jovanna
  • Teacher Jovanna is a kind and patient teacher who is skilled in teaching and makes lessons fun and interesting to learn. As her teaching methods are fun and interesting, it makes me have more motivation to practice at home. She is also encouraging which makes me feel like i’m improving when compared to the first lesson. Her studio is also nice and cozy which makes it a conducive environment for me to focus better when leaning. i am truly grateful and lucky to have teacher Jovanna as my piano teacher as she made me have more interest in piano.
    Tifflyn, Student (14)Teacher Jovanna
  • Very patient and extremely professional in the way she teaches and guides students - that is teacher Sarah. Even for adults - whom I believe are harder to teach - teacher Sarah makes it a breeze to learn. Glad to have found teacher Sarah through Polaris Music Academy.
    Sarjune, Student (42)Teacher Sarah
  • Teacher Jovanna is an exceptional piano teacher. Over the past 3 months, we have seen a remarkable improvement in our son Makoto's technique, sight-reading, and overall confidence at the keys. She strike the perfect balance between challenging him to reach his full potential and providing the support he needs to get there. We are so grateful for her dedication and highly recommend her studio to anyone looking for high-quality instruction.
    Yoshiaki, Makoto's Dad (8)Teacher Jovanna

How we teach

Structure, care, and musical refinement

At Polaris Music Academy, our teachers are selected to uphold the academy's standard of quality, discipline, and musical refinement. Each educator brings a strong musical background, a professional approach to teaching, and a commitment to guiding students with structure and care.

Lessons are thoughtfully planned to build strong foundations, confident technique, musical understanding, and expressive playing.

From young beginners to advancing students and adult learners, every student receives a refined learning experience shaped by quality teaching, clear progression, and meaningful musical growth.

Explore our programmes, see lesson fees on our fees page, or check term dates on the calendar.

A Polaris teacher leading a group class of young children

The studio

A welcoming home for music at Bukit Merah Central

Visit our studio and discover a welcoming space for music learning and development, with three lesson rooms purpose-fitted for piano teaching.

The main room

A 350 sqft teaching room centred on a Pearl River GP150 grand piano.

Two upright rooms

Soundproofed and acoustically treated, each with a Yamaha U1PE upright piano.

Three lesson rooms in all

A comfortable, welcoming space for students of all ages to begin and grow their musical journey.

You will find us at 163 Bukit Merah Central #03-3603, Singapore 150163. Get directions

  • The main room at Polaris Music Academy with its grand piano
  • A soundproofed upright piano room at Polaris Music Academy
  • The Polaris Music Academy logo wall above the entrance bench at the studio
  • A hand-painted canvas gifted by a student, displayed in the studio's cosy corner

Come and meet us

We would love to welcome your child to Polaris!

Book a free 30-minute trial lesson for one-to-one students, subject to availability. Looking forward to seeing you soon!