Ben

Specialties: Classical Piano, Pop & Game Music, ABRSM/Trinity Exam Prep

Locations: GC Music Academy (TTDI & 1 Utama)

About the Instructor Benjamin Tan is a dedicated pianist, international award-winner, and music educator with over 15 years of piano performance and teaching experience. His formal training began at age seven, leading to a Grade 8 certification and an ATCL Diploma under the tutelage of renowned pedagogue Dr. Shuenda Wong.

He further advanced his craft in Australia, earning a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, where he studied under celebrated pianist Ms. Natasha Vlassenko.

At GC Music Academy, Benjamin brings world-class performance training to students of all ages, helping them build technical mastery while cultivating a lifelong love for music.

International Recognition & Performance Credentials Benjamin’s musical journey includes prestigious international masterclasses, recitals, and competition accolades:

International Masterclasses: Selected as one of 16 young Asian musicians for the Overseas Masters Winter Piano Academy at the Yehudi Menuhin School in England, training under Dr. Douglas Finch, Dr. Leslie Howard, and Andrew Ball.

Competition Honors: Awarded the Top Prize at the Youth Talent Stars International Competition (2026) and a Gold Medal at the MK Joyworks Music Festival, alongside appearances at the UCSI Piano Competition and Asian Youth Piano Competition (MYOF).

Solo Performance: Hosted his acclaimed solo recital, "A Music Journey with Boston", and performed on world-renowned Fazioli grand pianos.

Teaching Approach: Academic Excellence Meets Creative Expression Benjamin values each student's unique learning pace, focusing on identifying individual strengths, overcoming technical hurdles, and developing authentic musical feeling.

Comprehensive Classical Foundation: Prepares students for graded examinations (ABRSM/Trinity) with rigorous attention to posture, tone production, sight-reading, and performance mindset.

Modern & Creative Repertoire: Beyond classical repertoire, Benjamin incorporates piano improvisation, Disney classics, pop songs, and video game soundtracks to keep learning fun and relatable.

Engaging Environment: Patient and approachable, he creates a supportive studio environment where beginners build confidence and advanced students refine their artistic voice.

Class Inquiries & Enrollment Benjamin offers private piano instruction through GC Music Academy at both the TTDI and 1 Utama branches.

To inquire about piano lesson schedules, age suitability, or trial classes with Benjamin, please contact the GC Music Academy admin desk or submit an inquiry online.