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- Violin
- Viola
CONCERT VIOLINIST & VIOLIST has performed in Berlin, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and beyond... and with the Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra. He offers lessons and masterclasses for undergraduates,pr
- Violin
- Viola
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Benjamin is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Benjamin
Benjamin is an accomplished violinist and violist with extensive experience in orchestral, solo, and chamber music. Always striving for growth and meaningful collaborations, he has built a career marked by versatility and international engagement. He is currently a tutti violist with the MALAYSIA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (since 2022). In the summer of 2025, he serves as Principal Viola at the BERLIN OPERA ACADEMY. Previously, he held leadership roles as Principal and Co-Principal Viola of the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (2013–2019), Principal Viola of the Selangor Symphony Orchestra (2016–present), and Guest player with the National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia (2018–present).
His international experience includes co-principal roles at the SILPAKORN Summer Festival in Thailand (2016) and the MIYAKOJIMA International Music Festival in Japan (2017). As a soloist and chamber musician, Benjamin has appeared in recital at Hong Kong City Hall (2024) and Tokyo Bunka Kaikan (2024). His artistry has been recognized with prizes at major competitions, including two first prizes from the Malaysia Youth Orchestra Foundation (2014, 2015), the Outstanding Award at the Osaka International Music Competition (2019), the Silver Prize at the Kings Peak International Music Competition, UK (2021), and Special Honors at both the Medici International Music Competition (2021) and the Birmingham International Music Competition (2022).
Benjamin has collaborated with renowned conductors such as Benjamin Zander, Roberto Abbado, Junichi Hirokami, and Stanislav Kochanovsky, and performed alongside distinguished artists including Sarah Chang, Ning Feng, Fumiaki Miura, Nobuko Imai, Lawrence Power, Anna Fedorova, Kian Soltani, and Lilya Zilberstein.
He is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay.
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About the lesson
- Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +7
levels :
Elementary
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Children
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- English
- Mandarin
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Mandarin
My teaching combines technique, artistry, and individualized guidance for every student — undergraduates, professionals, and lifelong learners. In my lessons, you will achieve: • (NO AGE LIMIT).
POSTURES: A natural, customized way of holding the fiddle and bow that fits your body and style •
TONE: A warm, beautiful bow tone that sings across the instrument •
PITCH: The color of music. Accurate pitch and solid intonation you can trust in performance •
RHYTHM: Rhythmic precision — the heartbeat that gives music its drive and shape •
VIBRATO: Vibrato that colors your phrases with warmth and emotion •
BOW: Control of speed and bowing to paint light and dark dynamics; Articulation, staccato, spiccato, and chords that bring texture and contrast
MUSIC: Musical breathing and phrasing that give your sound flow and life •
PRACTICE: Practice strategies and time management to build consistency and progress Through masterclasses or regular lessons you’ll not only strengthen your fundamentals, but also gain the artistry, confidence, and presence to deliver your most dynamic performance yet.
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An enthusiastic and passionate musician
Benjamin is a very professional tutor and performer. He customizes different learning way according to the learning style of student and give different ideas to make the lesson fun and efficient. Strongly recommend if you are stuck with your current playing.
Is a wonderful teacher who stands out from others. He introduces a variety of methods for both bowing and left-hand technique, which has really helped me improve. I especially love the way he teaches vibrato it’s clear, effective, and inspiring. I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking to learn violin!
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- US$42
Pack prices
- 5h: US$208
- 10h: US$417
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- US$42/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Benjamin will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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Lesson fees : 30min Rm100 / 1hr Rm170
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