Jaz Tan Siaw Pei
Adjunct Lecturer
Jaz Tan graduated from University of Western Ontario, Canada with a Master of Music degree under full scholarship and graduate assistantship. Her piano teachers include Professor Maureen Volk, Professor Kristina Szutor, and Ms. Tina Yanchus. During her bachelor’s studies in Canada, she continued to study harp with Ms. Carla Furlong, who was a Juilliard graduate and former harpist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Jaz Tan specializes in piano, harp and aural skills education. She was formerly Assistant Professor, working as the Head of Classical Music Degree Program in UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur. She now works as adjunct lecturer coaching piano at the university. She is also appointed the branch manager of Rave Harps KL Centre, overseeing harp education in Klang Valley, Malaysia.
Apart from being a solo pianist, she also works as a collaborative pianist and performed in many choral, opera and musical events/productions. She has also adjudicated international and local piano competitions and conducted masterclasses and workshops.
With proven teaching guidance and coaching skills, Jaz has guided many young musicians, often scoring distinctions in music exams and receiving awards in local and international competitions. In recent years, she has reached out to many families providing quality early childhood music education, hoping to nurture a new generation of musicians.