"After completing my Grade 8 Practical exams under Sherina , I decided to return to her, to do my diploma, after a one-year break. There is a huge leap from Grade 8 to diploma level, but Sherina is very patient and helps me through my difficulties. She teaches me to understand the music in very interesting ways; for example, she would compose 'stories' to help me understand the mood of the music. Whenever I have problems with the technical part of my piano piece, Sherina is always very encouraging, and she consistently reminds me of my common mistakes, so that I would not commit them again. She helps to build on my strengths, while polishing up my weaknesses. She also constantly asks me if I have any queries, and encourages me to voice out my doubts, as well as take notes when I need to. I look forward to every music lesson, and it motivates me to work harder for my diploma exams. Thank you, Sherina!"

Eliza Phoa, DipABRSM Candidate"Sherina is not only a good teacher, but has become a good friend of mine since I started taking my ABRSM Diploma piano lessons with her. As both of us are piano teachers, we always share our teaching experiences. I took my Grade 8 practical examination 9 years ago, and for about 6 years, I seldom played the piano. Sherina helped me rediscover my touch on the piano and feelings towards music, which were absent during those 6 years, due to my studies away from home. She shows her passion for music in her teaching, for example by telling stories 'behind the scene' while I am playing, as well as by demonstrating different possible interpretations. I am grateful to find a warm and dedicated piano teacher to further my piano studies XD"

Candy Chan, DipABRSM Candidate, Full-Time Piano Teacher

"Sherina is both a great teacher and pianist. Her analysis of music is meticulous. During lessons, she would point out details in the music, giving the student a more in-depth understanding and appreciation of the piece. Sherina would also demonstrate on the piano: touch, tone-production and techniques, which the student should ideally achieve in the music. She would sometimes sing and think of non-musical concepts, which the student can relate to, in order to help her student better understand musical concepts. Above all else, Sherina is approachable and friendly. She tries to understand her student well, and will not hesitate to answer her student's queries. These qualities, which Sherina possesses, make her special amongst piano teachers whom I have met."

Yiming Chan, Diploma Level

"I know Sherina as a dedicated teacher, as well as a skillful pianist. I was searching for a good piano teacher to improve my skills and musicianship, and then I happen to see Sherina’s website. My first impression of Sherina is as what many of her other students mentioned: soft-spoken, yet strict. I believe that these qualities are precisely why she is able to train many outstanding students. Apart from her wonderful piano skills, Sherina shares her great understanding on the background and history of many pieces, which is why she can bring classical music to life. Previously, before I had studied with Sherina, I felt that classical music is very much fading away in our generation. I enjoy every lesson with Sherina, mainly because of her enthusiasm in teaching, good musicianship and her care for her students. I'm looking forward to learning more from her!"

He Weijie, Grade 6

"I have been learning piano with Ms Sherina for about a year now. Sherina is really Dedicated and Passionate about the piano. She is always so enthusiastic when describing the mood / expression etc. of the music. Furthermore, correcting my techniques of piano-playing also helps a lot when I re-attempt a piece.
Ms Sherina is always patient in guiding me to express myself through piano works, using image descriptions at times to help me understand the music behind the music. She also encourages me to ask questions. Although Ms Sherina shares her point of view and interpretations through explanations and demonstrations on the piano, she always emphasizes that her goal is not to mould me into how she plays. Instead, I believe that she is working towards helping me to express my own opinions through music, while understanding and using the composer's essence and meaning as foundations for my interpretations.
In addition, it's amazing to know that Ms Sherina is involved in Indonesian gamelan. It seems to me that the exposure to a different genre of music or 'sound-world' may have enriched her 'touch' in music, for teaching and performing. =)
I always find that a teacher's encouragement plays an important role in boosting a student's self-confidence, so I would also like to take this opportunity to thank her for showing care and concern.
She's a great teacher to have, and I'm GLAD to have met her ^_^"

Koh Jia Shan, LRSM Candidate, NIE student

"I want to express my deepest appreciation of Teacher Sherina for her wonderful piano-coaching, which enabled me to achieve remarkable results in my Grade 7 practical examination. My results were simply beyond my expectations. It was due to Teacher Sherina’s conscientious efforts and perseverance that I could do so well. Ever since I started lessons with Teacher Sherina, I have become very motivated; each time I return from piano lessons, I feel optimistic and am determine to break new grounds and practice hard. I would like to thank Teacher Sherina once again from the very bottom of my heart for being such an inspiring, conscientious and motivating teacher, who helped me rebuild my confidence in piano, and achieve remarkable results for my Grade 7 examination!

Respectfully yours, Bryan Kung"

"Sherina is a very responsible teacher who teaches seriously. She may be strict at times, but she always points out all the mistakes that I make, and helps me to correct them."

Ang Ling Kee, Gr.8; completed ABRSM Gr. 7 under Sherina

"Sherina is a very responsible and patient piano teacher. Her teaching is very detailed, and hence helps the student achieve the best results from it. Please keep it up Sherina."

Mr. Ang Boon Chye, Ling Kee's father

 

 

 

 

"We are very lucky to have found Sherina to teach our daughter Helena piano. Sherina is exceptionally well qualified, she is very professional, and takes teaching seriously. She works hard on correcting the student’s mistakes and on improving playing technique (paying a lot of attention to hand position and movement etc.), and at the same time she emphasizes the development of the student’s musicality and expression. She often plays for the student to provide an example, and to inspire musicality and love of music. Her other strength is that, without scolding the student and without being “mean,” Sherina is able to earn the student’s respect as a teacher and Helena listens to her as a teacher even though she also thinks about her as a fun friend."

Dr. Jan Mrazek, father of Helena, Gr. 4

 

"Learning how to play the piano is more fun, especially when I watch Ms. Sherina play the piano. She is very skilful and enthusiastic when she plays!"

Wong Rui Yee, Gr. 7; completed ABRSM Gr.5 with Merit under Sherina

 

"A strict and dedicated piano teacher, Sherina can bring out the budding musical talent lying hidden in you. She is caring and concerned about her students' musical progress, and has a lot of insight as to how a piece should be played, and goes into a lot of musical details. I have improved heaps since I started lessons with her. I like music a lot, and it has been gratifying to know that with hard work and a good teacher, I can actually play music to standard!"

Karen Ng, completed ABRSM Gr.8 under Sherina"Teacher Sherina is a pretty and talented piano teacher! She is the kindest piano teacher we have ever met! My sister and I are always very happy when she comes to teach because she is always very polite and cheerful. She ensures that we fully understand concepts and make sure that we do not make the same mistakes again. We always do well in our practical and theory because of her hard work and perseverance. My sister and I are both very thankful to have such a great piano teacher!" 
 
Natalie & Nadya, Gr. 5 & Gr. 3
Natalie & Nadya both completed Gr. 4 & Gr. 2 respectively, with Distinctions under Sherina

"Wow! Another wonderful year with Teacher Sherina! Sherina is a very dedicated and knowledgeable music teacher. Hilary has shown vast improvement especially in musical expression and piano technique. I greatly appreciate Sherina's gentleness and patience towards my daughter. Sherina always accurately points out her mistakes and shows her how to improve. Admittedly, I feel that Hilary is not the most musically-talented child around. However, under Sherina's teaching, I believe that success is not unattainable! Thanks for teaching Hilary. You are the Best!!"

Mother of Hilary; Intermediate-Advanced Level

"Ms. Sherina's teachings have brought about great improvements in my piano-playing. During lessons, Ms. Sherina will first analyse my performance of the pieces we are working on, and then work with me to improve on the details, as well as my weaker areas. She devices ways that are effective for me, in solving technical difficulties I face in my pieces. This patient and encouraging teacher (whom actually seems more of a friend to me) never gives up on me, regardless of my poor performances at times. Instead, words of encouragement are always spoken and Ms. Sherina's desire to strive with her students has allowed me to play music closer to perfection, as well as understand the immense joy of music."

Message from Sze Wing to Sherina on Facebook:
"MILLION THANKS TO U!! for all the patience and faith u had in me :) (when I don't even have it at times) you helped a great deal in fulfilling my dreams of passing my grade 8! WOOHOO~"

Chan Sze Wing, Diploma Candidate; completed ABRSM Gr. 8 under Sherina

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Sherina was my piano teacher before she left to further her studies in music. I have enjoyed my lessons with her tremendously, and hence have every confidence she is a great teacher - one who always imparts her skills & enthusiasm for music! Now, my 8 yr-old enjoys his lessons with her. I have much faith in her competence, and appreciate her ability to convey her love for music to her students. "

Kok Yee Jiun, mother of Wende, Gr. 2
Wende completed ABRSM Gr. 1 with Merit under Sherina

 

"I was online Googling for a piano teacher to further my music studies when I stumbled across Sherina’s profile... a year ago. I was first impressed by her diversified music academic background and later on I discovered for myself how her good testimonials from her students truly matched up to her teaching competency in real life.
Sherina is a very expressive and dedicated teacher in music teaching with a huge appetite for music appreciation, in contrary to her gentle persona and petite frame. Coming to Sherina lessons have been enjoyable, enriching and very rewarding despite my busy schedule as a working adult (I always leave her house feeling very musically enlightened!).
I learnt piano since the age of 5, and Sherina was different from the teacher I used to have. She exposed the world of classical music to me in a way I never knew exist. I was brought into her ‘story’ behind the music piece by her singing, her illustration and description with words. This together with her vast knowledge of music history has been really insightful and thus, enabled me to better appreciate what I am playing. On her, I learnt that music is not just a collection of notes... music has a story behind it and it is important to bring out the whole story with the right details. Also Sherina would patiently repeat sections several times with me each week... correcting my mistakes sections by sections. I felt my technical skills have improved greatly from where I stopped playing piano ten yrs ago.
It is coming to a year with Sherina and I am certainly looking forward to more lessons with her in the future (in LRSM etc). Many Thanks Sherina!!"

Grace Ng, DipABRSM Candidate

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Sherina Tan is an excellent teacher. We decided to let her teach our daughter, Sarah, after we closely watched how she gave lessons: She speaks softly, but with confidence. She is strict, but very friendly and flexible. She is very patient and encouraging. Sherina knows how to help kids overcome difficulties according to their merits and weak points. Sherina has outstanding teaching methods and skills. You can feel her enthusiasm and passion, which can focus a student’s attention during music lessons. Sarah has been very much motivated to practice at home, since she started learning the piano from Sherina. Actually, we found that Sarah has made a lot of progress. Sherina is definitely the piano teacher we trust with high esteem."

Mr. Zhu & Madam Zhu, Parents of Sarah Zhu
Completed ABRSM Gr. 8 under Sherina
Direct Entry into Nanyang Girls' High via the Higher Music Programme

"Sherina is a great teacher. Her good sense of humor and flexibility always make lessons enjoyable. Most importantly, she always has the patience to make sure that you're doing everything right, and that she answers any questions that you may have. Sherina is a role model for all those who want to pursue a career in piano."

Connie Lin, Advanced Level