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Meet our Tutors

We are proud to work with a team of passionate, experienced, and highly dedicated music educators. Every one of our peripatetic tutors brings a minimum of 10 years’ teaching experience, and many have nurtured countless learners through beginner stages all the way to advanced performance and examination levels.

Our tutors are not only skilled in the classroom, many of them are also active performers in the wider Malaysian music scene. Some perform regularly with professional ensembles, while others lead their own choirs, orchestras, or wind bands, bringing a vibrant and real world musical perspective into their teaching.

From classical to contemporary, our tutors represent a rich variety of backgrounds and musical styles. They are passionate about inspiring young musicians and creating a supportive learning environment tailored to each learner’s needs and interests.

Whether your child is taking their very first lesson or preparing for an advanced music exam, they’ll be in excellent hands with teachers who are not only knowledgeable, but also deeply committed to their craft — both as educators and as performers.

Azrul Shafiq

Drums

Azrul Shafiq is a passionate and experienced music and drum teacher with over 12 years of experience, teaching students from early years to KS4. Known for his sense of humor, he was even awarded "Funniest Teacher" and "Best Teacher"!

Azrul holds a Bachelor's Degree in audio technology and performance from UPM, specialising in drums and percussion, and teaches a variety of music styles including rock, jazz, pop, and traditional music.

In addition to teaching, Azrul is an active drummer, performing locally and internationally with big bands. He also won 3rd Runner Up at the 2015 Trinity Pop and Rock Battle of the Bands. Azrul is dedicated to community outreach, playing a key role in a music program for children with autism in collaboration with Twinkle Cat and Kyushu Institute of Technology, where he leads the percussion team and helps children perform in orphanages and special schools.

Contact: abdulkadir.a@nexus.edu.my

Sarah Imran

Vocal

Sarah is a storyteller, adventurer and entrepreneur with a deep passion for the arts. Her notable stage credits include the fiesty and free-spirited Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Ann Deever in the gritty modern classic All My Sons, timeless roles such as Nancy in Oliver! and the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, as well as ensemble members in Our House and Bonnie & Clyde. Sarah has starred in musicals, plays, variety shows and concerts in venues including KLPAC, The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO), KuAsh Theatre, The Saloma Theatre, Panggung Anniversari and venues in the UK across Liverpool, Southampton and Greater London. Off stage, Sarah is a Vocal Coach, Businesswoman (in tech!) and Founder of The Sound Collective, an interactive pop-up choir movement (featured in The Star).

Sarah has a Distinction in Grade 8 Vocals (Trinity Rock & Pop), a Merit in Grade 7 Piano (ABRSM) and rather randomly, a First Class Honours Law Degree and a Masters in International Marketing. Sarah trained in rock and pop vocals at Rockstarz Performing Arts Studios and in musical theatre ('Estill Method') at Broadway Academy. Sarah learned the piano at Allegro Music & Arts, and can somewhat play the guitar. Whilst studying and working in the UK, Sarah trained in the 'Meisner Technique' at The Actors Temple London and took up film production at Met Film School, Ealing Studios. Sarah has written, directed and produced two award-winning short films, Paper Dream, a docufilm, and Nightmuse, a neo-noir, and has recently directed a musical production of The Lion King with The Surin International School at PJ Live Arts.

"An exquisite performance by Sarah Imran, whose singing voice could have graced the Disney soundtrack itself." - Jason Christopher of Opening Night Reviews, on Sarah's performance as Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Fun facts:

Sarah is a former music student of Mr David Spencer
Sarah can whistle with her nose... in pitch!
Sarah once achieved a 100% note streak on Guitar Hero for 'I Love Rock n Roll' without looking at the screen 😉 (more than a decade ago, but she’s still super proud of this!)
Contact: muhammadimran.n@nexus.edu.my

Zaim Zaidee

Guitar

Zaim is a bassist, songwriter, composer, producer, educator, and music rights activist with nearly 20 years of experience, spanning from local pub performances to international festivals.

As a self-taught bassist, his unique playing style is a result of their unconventional musical background. He has been involved in projects such as Tilu, which blends pop-jazz for the Malay market, and Nadir, an eclectic fusion band that has performed at major festivals like Rock The World and the Rainforest World Music Festival.

As Vice President of 3PMuzik Malaysia, Zaim advocates for fair intellectual property rights and works closely with MyIPO on amending Malaysia's Copyright Act.

Contact: zaidee.z@nexus.edu.my

Mervin Yeow

Strings instrument

Mervin Yeow is a violinist and cellist with over 12 years experience in both private and group tuition.

He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, UK and subsequently completed his ACCA, UK (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) studies a year later.

During his years in university, he had a realisation that he missed music and decided to pursue music upon graduation. Under the tutelage of Mr. Andrew Chye, Mervin completed his Associate and Licentiate diploma in violin recital. Prior to that, he had completed he ABRSM Grade 8 assessment on the violin, cello, piano and music theory by the age of 19.

Contact: yeow.m@nexus.edu.my

Jing gang Lau

Wind instruments

Jing Gang started learning brass instrument aged ten as a trumpeter and swap learned trombone when he was thirteen, has been an active member of the Malaysia marching band scene.

He currently graduated from University of Putra in Bachelor of Music Performance, and still active in Malaysia music scene, he participated in International marching band camp, Young Malaysian go Classic,Young Malaysian go Classic 2, Selangor Philharmonic orchestra, KLPAC symphonic orchestra, Silpakorn University International Music Summer Camp and Malaysia Philharmonic Youth Orchestra activities.

Jing Gang has almost six years of teaching experience in leading band, sectional and teaching private student all over Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Kuala Terengganu, Kelantan and Johor. He is excited to share his lifelong passion on brass instruments with all the learners.

Contact: jinggang.l@nexus.edu.my

Jingyi LOO

piano

After graduating from the Malaysian Institute of Arts with the Most Outstanding Student Award in 2012, she pursued her Bachelor's Degree in Music at Tunghai University, Taiwan. Driven by her thirst for knowledge and artistic growth, Jingyi embarked on a journey to Paris, where she studied piano solo and chamber music attentively under pianist Jean-Louis Caillard. Her dedication to the piano reveals her versatility as she engages in various roles as a pianist other than a soloist, but also as chamber musician, ballet accompanist and rehearsal pianist. Jingyi had studied with acclaimed pianists including Tan Lee Ean, Nina Patarcec, and Armen Babhakhanian. Jingyi is also a holder of the esteemed FTCL (piano performance) from Trinity College London. Aside from performing, Jingyi serves as a piano tutor at the Malaysian Institute of Arts while also maintaining a nurturing home studio.

Chee Shen Tan

vocal

Malaysian tenor Tan Chee Shen is celebrated for his lyrical artistry and versatility, with award-winning performances spanning opera, concert, and recital across Southeast Asia and beyond. A graduate of New York’s Mannes College of Music and alumnus of the Music Academy of the West, he has studied with legendary artists Marilyn Horne and Warren Jones. Since returning to Malaysia, he has become a sought-after performer, educator, and adjudicator, giving masterclasses across the region. Operatic highlights include leading roles with Kuala Lumpur City Opera (La Traviata, Carmen, L’elisir d’amore, La Bohème), his Taiwan debut in Mozart’s Così fan tutte, and international appearances in Estonia and with the Rondo Festival Orchestra. He currently lectures at UCSI University’s Institute of Music while maintaining an active private studio in Kuala Lumpur.

andy ngew

guitar/bass

Andy Ngew En Hui is an experienced guitar instructor with over 15 years of teaching, specializing in classical, acoustic, and electric guitar. He holds a B.A. (Hons) in Marketing, Trinity and Rockschool Grade 5 certifications, and is completing his Rockschool Teaching Diploma in 2024. Andy currently teaches at leading international schools including GEM, ISKL, Nexus, Tenby, AISM and MAZ, where he designs tailored lessons, prepares students for Rockschool exams, and conducts group activities. As a professional artist, he has represented Malaysia at international finger-style guitar festivals in China, Vietnam and beyond, sharing the stage with world-renowned musicians such as Tommy Emmanuel and Andy McKee. Alongside teaching, Andy has managed major concerts across Asia and worked in international music instrument sales and distribution, making him a highly versatile figure in both performance and music education.

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