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Teacher Yu Mu

Tan Yu Mu

International Piano Prize Winner

Bachelor of Music (Hons), NAFA | Royal College of Music · LTCL Diploma in Piano Performance (Distinction)

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.

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

Tan Yu Mu, Piano Teacher at Polaris Music Academy

About

About Teacher Yu Mu

Teacher Yu Mu is a piano educator, performer, and collaborative pianist with a strong foundation in piano performance, music theory, and musical interpretation. His formal music education began at the secondary-school level, where he attained Distinction in GCE “O” Level Higher Music. He subsequently entered Singapore's Music Elective Programme at junior college and achieved an A in GCE “A” Level H2 Music, majoring in performance. This was followed by a Diploma in Music with Distinction and a Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, conferred by the Royal College of Music, London, where he received the San San Music Merit Award. He also attained Distinction in the LTCL Diploma in Piano Performance.

He teaches piano and specialises in music theory and the Music Elective Programme, guiding students through performance preparation, theory, aural skills and audition readiness for MEP, Higher Music and DSA. His students hold a 100% Merit and Distinction rate in ABRSM examinations.

Credentials

Education, awards and experience

Education

  • 2024 to 2026

    Bachelor of Music (Honours)

    NAFA | Royal College of Music, London

  • 2022 to 2024

    Diploma in Music (Distinction)

    NAFA

  • 2017 to 2018

    GCE A Level H2 Music (Music Elective Programme)

    Temasek Junior College

  • 2013 to 2016

    GCE O Level Higher Music (Distinction)

    Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School

Achievements & Awards

  • San San Music Merit Award
  • Best Accompanist, NAFA Vocal Competition 2025
  • LTCL Diploma in Piano Performance (Distinction, 2018)
  • 2nd Place, Music Singapore International Piano Competition
  • Gold, 8th Asia Arts Festival
  • Silver, 7th Singapore Raffles International Music Festival

Experiences

  • 2021 to present

    Piano educator with a 100% ABRSM Merit and Distinction record across his students.

  • 2018 to present

    Accompanist for more than 10 soloists and the Voices of Singapore choral group.

  • 2013 to present

    Solo performances on more than 50 occasions.

Tan Yu Mu performing on stage in a concert hall

Ready when you are

Learn with Teacher Yu Mu

Teacher Yu Mu 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.