Our Tutors

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Performing Arts in Music, University of Malaya. Grade 8 ABRSM.

Styles: Romantic Period, Jazz.

Musical Biography: Richard has been working at GIS for 6 years. He is Grade 8 ABRSM piano trained and has been an ABRSM and Trinity seminar delegate. Richard studied saxophone with Ian Chan Wing Hang at the University of Malaya. He is currently a member of the KLPAC symphonic band and plays regularly with the GIS Secondary Orchestra and Jazz band groups. Over the years, Richard has had masterclasses with Jean-Marie Londeix, William Street, Julian Chan and Tong Young. He attended The 3rd International Soloist Saxophone Camp 2008 in the College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Qualifications: University of Malaya, Malaysia Bachelor in Performing Arts in Music (2008-2011); The Boston Conservatory, Boston MA Master of Music (2013-2015); The Boston Conservatory, Boston MA Professional Studies Certificate (2015-2016)

Styles: Classical, Jazz.

Musical Biography: Nian Shee has been working at GIS since 2016. She is an incredibly accomplished percussionist who has studied in Malaysia and the USA. Nian Shee works with our Secondary orchestra and jazz band and has experience leading the Orchestral Percussion CCA. She can also teach piano and is an exciting addition to our IMP team.

Qualifications: (Distinction) Master of Arts, Music Performance, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama; (Distinction) Level 6 Licentiate Diploma (LTCL) on Piano Performance, Trinity Guildhall College of London; (Distinction) Level 4 Associate Diploma (ATCL) on Piano Performance, Trinity Guildhall College of London;(Distinction) Grade 8 Piano and Music Theory, Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)

Styles: Classical.

Musical Biography: Our newest addition to the team in August 2023, Kun Ming is a music educator and musician who teaches students ranging from elementary to university level. He is passionate in sharing his musical knowledge, interpretations, experience, as well as improving his musical journey. He is frequently judging music competitions, presenting music masterclasses and seminars, providing piano accompaniment for instrumentalists and singers and always encouraging students to love learning and improving at anywhere and anytime.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music Education, ATCL Violin, ALCM Piano, Grade 8 Viola.

Styles: Classical & Pop.

Musical Biography: Melissa has been teaching at GIS since 2014. She was a violist of Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (Assistant Principal). She has also played with the National Symphony Orchestra, Kuala Lumpur Symphony Orchestra, Radio TV Malaysia (RTM) Symphony Orchestra and the University Putra Malaysia (UPM) Symphony Orchestra (Assistant Principal).

Melissa also had the privilege of performing to the Sultan & Sultanah of Terengganu in the City Hall with cooperation of UPMT. She also performed with the Monash Symphony Orchestra in the Joint Programme between the Music department of UPM and Monash University of Australia.

Styles: Classical.

Musical Biography: This is Cheryl's second year of teaching in GIS. Her musical journey began at the age of four when she started learning the piano. This early introduction to music ignited a lifelong passion that led Cheryl to UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur, where she earned her Bachelor of Classical Music (Hons). Later, she pursued a Master of Music in Viola Performance, further enhancing my skills. Complementing these degrees, she obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Taylor’s University, deepening her expertise in music education. Over the years, Cheryl has had experience in performing in Dama’s ‘Love Story’, collaborating with artists like Sheila Majid, Dato' Siti Nurhaliza, Lay Zhang, Jess Lee and Aina Abdul. Cheryl's orchestral work includes playing with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO), Kamerata Kuala Lumpur, Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, American Festival Orchestra and Bachfest Malaysia, among others. Alongside performing, she has taught music for over ten years, focusing on early childhood education and string pedagogy.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music. Hons. UCSI University. ABRSM Grade 8 Theory. ABRSM Grade 8 Flute (Distinction).

Styles: Classical

Musical Biography:  Ching Ting joined GIS in 2016 to help enhance the strong woodwind programme here at GIS. She is an energetic and passionate teacher who has also performed with the KLPAC Orchestra, the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and various other ensembles around KL. Ching Ting has also prepared students for recitals, performances and exams here at GIS and has an increasing number of students on her books.