The Journey of Yuu
Affectionately known as “Yuu” amongst her peers and students, Fen has been pursuing a lifelong passion in music, which led her to discover an unique affinity to drums.
Combining her extensive professional experience in special education, Yuu believes that the teaching method has to be customised to every student. She aims to inject interest and to build the music foundation of any budding musicians and enthusiasts alike.
From the age of 12, Yuu has been performing in numerous platforms around Singapore and Asia such as Malaysia and Hong Kong. Her experiences in music spans various sections: woodwinds, strings, brass and percussion. Her music repertoire ranges from the military band, symphonic/concert band, symphony orchestra, to Chinese orchestra. All these pursuits are a testament to her lifelong passion and versatility in music.
On top of her love for music, Yuu is also guided by her strong passion for teaching. She believes in helping each and every child succeed in life, regardless of their start point.
During Yuu's professional special education needs career, she was selected to attend National Institute of Education, and graduated with Diploma in Special Education in 2015. As an anchor teacher in the previous special school which she worked with, she taught various subjects ranging from knowledge-based subjects such as literacy, numeracy to life skills such as social emotional and daily living skills. She was also the Founding Head of the Musical Ensemble in the school, which is a Co-Curricular Activity dedicated to developing students’ talent and further unleashing their potential through music.
MUSIC & EDUCATION EXPERIENCES
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
2022 | Ministry of Education (MOE) registered instructor. Singapore Art & Music Instructors Scheme - AMIS/MUSIC; CCA/PERFORMING ARTS (OTHERS) (Drumkit & Percussion; Special Needs Ensemble)
2018 | Singapore Art & Music Instructors Scheme (AMIS). Ministry of Education (MOE) certified CCA performing arts & others (Special Needs Ensemble (with handbells and percussion)
2016 | National Institute of Education (NIE, Singapore). Diploma in Special Education, Credit
2011 | SIM University (UniSIM). Bachelor Honours Degree in Psychology with Sociology, Merit
MUSIC CERTIFICATIONS
2018 | Teng-Confucius Institute-Nanyang Technological University. Merit in Professional Performance (Percussion)
2016 | The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). Distinction in Grade 5 Music Theory
2014 | AWWA Resource Centre. Symposium on Music Therapy, Young People and Families
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
2018 - Current | Educator Drum/Music Teaching Staff
2012 - 2018 | Rainbow Centre, Yishun Park School. Teaching Staff (SPED)