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Teacher Oliver

Oliver Ng

Diploma in Music Performance, NAFA · ARSM Diploma in Performance, ABRSM · B.Ed (Hons) Instrumental & Vocal Teaching, NAFA (in progress)

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.

Free 30-minute trial lesson for one-to-one students, subject to availability.

Oliver Ng, Violin Teacher at Polaris Music Academy

About

About Teacher Oliver

Teacher Oliver is a violinist and educator who has been teaching the violin since 2021, to children, teenagers and adults, in music schools and privately.

He holds a Diploma in Music Performance from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and the ARSM Diploma in Performance from ABRSM, and is currently completing a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Instrumental and Vocal Teaching at NAFA, the same pathway as Teacher Jovanna and Teacher Sarah.

Teacher Oliver believes music is a language everyone can learn to speak. His lessons build sound, posture and intonation carefully from the first week, so that students play with confidence and grow a lifelong love of the violin.

Credentials

Education, awards and experience

Education

  • 2023 to present

    B.Ed (Hons) Instrumental and Vocal Teaching

    NAFA

  • 2020 to 2023

    Diploma in Music Performance

    NAFA

  • ARSM Diploma in Performance

    ABRSM

  • Grade 8 Violin

    ABRSM

  • Grade 5 Theory

    ABRSM

Achievements & Awards

Performance

  • Concertmaster of a community orchestra
  • First violin in a string ensemble and string quartet
  • Recordings and live performances with the NAFA Orchestra and NAFA String Orchestra, including Prokofiev's Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 5, Beethoven's Piano Concertos 1 to 3 and Stravinsky's Pulcinella Suite

Experiences

  • 2021 to present

    Violin teacher at music schools in Singapore and in private lessons, with more than 20 students taught, from beginners to exam candidates.

  • 2022 to present

    Relief violin teacher for music schools in Singapore.

  • Languages

    Teaches in English and Mandarin.

Teacher Oliver playing the violin

Ready when you are

Learn with Teacher Oliver

Teacher Oliver is taking new students. Book a free 30-minute trial lesson, subject to availability, and come say hello. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Planning ahead? See our fees and the term calendar.