Did you know that "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and the "Alphabet Song" (often sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star") share the same melody because they both use a musical structure known as a "variation" or "contrafact." A contrafact is a musical composition consisting of a new melody overlaid on a familiar harmonic structure or chord progression. In the case of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and the "Alphabet Song," they both share the same melody because the "Alphabet Song" was intentionally set to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." The melodies are identical, but ..read more

A Transformative Masterclass Experience! This masterclass was conducted to elevate students’ musicality and ignite their passion for creating enchanting melodies. Led by Joshua Chang, a professional vocalist, and pianist here in Singapore. This journey commences with a captivating exploration of the essence of musical expression. Joshua Chang, with his wealth of knowledge and profound musical insight, has guided the students that participated in this year’s masterclass. Not only he was able to enlighten us on the significance of emotion but also interpretation, and storytelling in music. Her ..read more

Is it just me or did one of Blackpink’s song called “Shutdown” took 2 lines of Paganini’s La Campanella? "La Campanella" has also been transcribed for other instruments and adapted in various musical arrangements. Its captivating melody and challenging technical elements have made it a favorite among musicians and audiences alike. Could this also be the reason why Blackpink might have adopted it? It’s crazy how Classical Music can make a huge impact on today’s generation of music making! Let’s take a look at this video to hear how similar these two sound! What do you think about it? #imstill ..read more

Byrd, Brahms & The Beatles Coming up on this week’s concert, we have the Byrd, Brahms & The Beatles - sung by the ROS (Resonance of Singapore) singers. Don’t miss this chance to watch this concert as they bring you pieces from William Byrd’s  (1540-1623) Ave verum corpus, Johannes Brahms’ (1833-1897) Two Motets (Op.74), and The Beatles’ (active from 1960-1970) Penny Lane and With a Little Help from My Friends. Get your tickets here! Hope to see you all there ..read more

Wishing everyone a blessed and peaceful Good Friday! This day is a reminder of the significance of sacrifice, forgiveness, and redemption in the Christian faith. While it is a solemn day, it is also a time for reflection, gratitude, and hope for the future. Here are some beautiful piano pieces to listen and to learn before Good Friday comes! All Glory, Laud and Honor How Deep the Fathers Love for Us by Stuart Townend D-Flat Studios - your favourite music school. Play Away. Tinkle On ..read more

World Piano Day takes place on the 88th day of the year because of the number of keys on the instrument! It has been created to celebrate this wonderful instrument that has brought us joy (and tears) over the years. In recent years, World Piano Day has gained significant traction and recognition, with many prominent musicians and pianists taking part in the celebration. It is a day that brings together people from all walks of life, united in their love and appreciation for the piano and its music. The piano has a rich history and has been an integral part of many different styles of music, fr ..read more

International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th every year, is a global celebration of women's achievements and a call to action for gender equality. The day has been observed for over a century and serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made, as well as the work that still needs to be done to ensure that women are valued, respected, and empowered in all aspects of life. It is about recognizing the contributions of women and working towards a more equal and just world. By choosing to challenge gender inequality and taking action to support women's rights and empowerment, we can ..read more

March is around the corner and, boy, 2023 is flying by! We have so much to celebrate - our students achieved 100% distinction in their recent theory exams! As the last month of the quarter comes around, we want to look back at some of our favourite composers that were born in March! Bach Partitas Johann Sebastian Bach - Born on March 31, 1685, Bach is considered one of the greatest composers in history. He composed in many genres, including choral music, organ music, and instrumental music. Chopin Frédéric Chopin - Born on March 1, 1810, Chopin was a Polish composer and pianist. He is known ..read more

As you all know, Valentine’s Day is coming up and not only it is a day to remind your special ones that they are loved but it is also a reminder to be kind and loving to ourselves. Here are 3 popular songs that are simple for you to learn. Sometimes whenever we hear a song being played at a mall or even on the radio, we tend to wonder if we could actually learn it. People tend to shy away from learning it because they don’t know where to start and they assume that learning piano is difficult. It IS difficult to get them started but once they take that step, things will be much simple than y ..read more

Did you know that your voice is the first ever musical instrument known to mankind? Before people invented piano and violin and guitar, we have been given the gift of music through our singing voice. Otto Jespersen said, “Men sang out their feelings long before they were able to speak their thoughts.” The earliest singing was a simple imitation of sounds heard in nature. In ancient times, humans used their voice to communicate with their friends and family, and even with their animals! Shepherds and cowherds from the Scandinavian countries used “Kulning” (herding call) to gather their livestoc ..read more