Hitmaker Junior
Welcome to the Junior AcademyOur junior academy programmes are designed to develop young hit artist. Our courses focus on holistic music development in nurturing technical skills, musicianship and simulation of REAL music experiences such as concert performances, learning excursions, and project works that emphasise on Edutainment concept.
Our School
Facilities and Organizations
Our Programme and music instruments are sponsored and supported by the JAC Foundation. The foundation aimed to inspire the next generations of young music learners. At Hitmaker Global Academy, we are committed to maintaining our support towards the highest level of music education standard for our young learners. The learning outcome is presented in the chart as shown below.
PTA Organization
We are committed to meet the expectation of parents. We ensure communicating your child’s progress throughout their learning journey here with us by the end of each semester.
Email: junior_academy@hitmaker.sg
Concerts & Masterclasses
Mini Performance Review: Terms end
Masterclass: Before the Semester Review
Annual Concert: Year-end event
Exams & Certifications
We prepare all students to meet the requirement of the rigorous music graded exam for ABRSM and RSL (Pop). We are proud with our track record for excellent exam results.
Study Tours
Overseas study tours or excursion shall be organised periodically in the form of public performances or engagement with the REAL artist or industry professionals to enhance out of class experience.
REAL Projects
Students are encouraged or exposed to the REAL performance projects that will enhance their profile for personal professional development at a young stage. These project work are commissioned by the real industry partners for our student in the academy as part of their REAL practical experience learning.
A Word
From Our Principal
” Welcome to Hitmaker Junior. We believe in genuine and dedicated arts and music teaching by our expert and top musicians and educator. By learning from the best in the industry, our student learns faster with guaranteed results. Our Edutainment concept integrates music learning with fun and exciting practical learning experience. Come join us now!”
– Chang Hong
Mission
Redefining music learning through the experiential learning and be globalized
- Learn only from the best tutor in Singapore & Globally
- Conservatory style learning and mastery of skills
- We believe learning is fun, and our tutors are fun
- Periodic masterclasses from experts around the world
- Annual performances
- Progression tracking and result oriented learning
- Guaranteed results
- Holistic Edutainment Concept
INTRODUCING HITMAKER ONLINE
Hitmaker Online is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) created by Hitmaker Global Academy to provide our student with a robust learning platform. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the VLE is a proven and effective way to engage our students virtually, and value adds student’s learning experience.
HITMAKER STAR PROGRAMMES
The Hitmaker STAR programmes are specially designed for inspiring young musician in the development of the creation and innovation aspect of music. Student learns to develop skills and in-depth learning in music theory skill, musician and aural training, and the creation of songs through music technologies.
MUSIC THEORY | GRADE 1 – 3
MUSIC THEORY | GRADE 4 – 5
MUSIC THEORY | GRADE 6
AURAL & SOLFÈGE | GRADE 1 – 3
AURAL & SOLFÈGE | GRADE 4 – 5
PORTFOLIO CREATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
MUSIC APPRECIATION, COMPOSITION & ARRANGING
ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC PRODUCTION
SERATO / REKORDBOX
INTRODUCTION TO ABLETON LIVE
HITMAKER LIVE PROGRAMMES
The Hitmaker LIVE programmes focus on music instrumental training. Our tutors are active creative industry professionals and qualified experienced musicians. In LIVE we train our students to meet the criteria for music grading examinations and groomed for real live performances.
PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP INSTRUMENTAL TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP INSTRUMENTAL TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP INSTRUMENTAL TRAINING
STRINGS | GROUP INSTRUMENTAL TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP INSTRUMENTAL TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP INSTRUMENTAL TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP INSTRUMENTAL TRAINING
HITMAKER FAME PROGRAMMES
The Hitmaker FAME programmes focus on grooming and aesthetic of the artistic aspect of our students. The course shall focus on presentation skills, discipline, and artistic appreciation. Student gain experience in the inter-disciplinary aspect of being an effective communicator which is an imperative and essential skill in today’s ever-dynamic world.
PRIVATE/GROUP TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP TRAINING
HITMAKER MAKE PROGRAMMES
The Hitmaker MAKE programmes focus on the essential skills of sales and negotiation techniques. We aim to groom how student make their way to the next level whether to achieve enrolment into a higher level of studies facing auditions or interviewing for a career opportunity or advancement. Student gain experience while learning with our industry experts with extensive top-level track records.
PRIVATE/GROUP TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP TRAINING
PRIVATE/GROUP TRAINING
SPECIAL PIANO INTENSIVE PROGRAMMES
The Hitmaker Piano Programmes cater to student who is serious into specialising in piano and music performance learning. The programme aim to groom student holistically in performing skills, theory, musicianship and presentation in live performance. The programmes are supported by JAC foundation with special subsidised fees. Auditions & interview are mandatory.
Children Music Course (For Beginners)
The Children Music Course is a
Duration: 11 Lessons Per Term
Class size: 8
Course fee: S$460 per term
Class timing: Saturdays, 10am – 11am
Children Group Piano Course
The Children Group Piano Course is designed as a 4-year piano specialised course linked to the ABRSM grading exam. The lesson contents are ABRSM piano playing techniques with repertoire, scales, and arpeggios), ABRSM music theory syllabus, ABRSM Aural Test syllabus, sight singing, percussion instruments playing, and ensemble training. Our holistic development shall consist of a class mini-concert for every semester, and an annual concert and review writing. Students will also be exposed to masterclass learning style conducted by famous and highly qualified music tutors from local and international. The academy will also be organising music excursions that allow our students to learn from the REAL environment producing of REAL work as their project work.
Duration: 11 Lessons Per Term
Class size: 8
Course fee: S$460 per term
Class timing: Saturdays, 11am – 12pm
OUR MUSICIANS & ARTISTS
Piano/Pop Piano
MS CHANG HONG | YSTCM, NUS
Music Production
MR JEFF MIYAHARA | J-POP, Japan
Artist Management & Presentation Skills
MS DEANNA WOO | J-POP, Japan
Music Theory
MR SCOTT HUANG | University of New South Wales
Music Theory
MR WANG WEI | New England Conservatory of Music
Keyboard & Pop Piano
MS CHRISTINE SHAM | Berklee College of Music
Aural & Solfège
MR WILSON ONG | YSTCM, NUS
Jazz Piano
MR MATTHEW SIEW | Queensland University of Technology
Saxaphone
MR NOAH ABDUL | London College of Music
Cello
MS AMANDA ZHU | Royal Conservatory of Music
Violin
MR LI BOYI | Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Music Production & Guitar
MR OLIVER MANDO | University of West London
Music Production & Piano/Keyboard
MR JERRY POH QINGLE | Nanyang Technological University
DJ & Music Production
MR DERRICK ONG
Dance
MR MAQRIUS FOO | Nanyang Technological University
Music Production & Piano
MR SHANE GOH | University of West Australia
Pop Music Theory & Film Scoring
MS YVONNE TEO | Berklee College of Music
Drum
MR BERNARD GREGORY MARSH
Cello
MR XU ZHONG | Singapore Chinese Orchestra
Double Bass
MS WANG LUYAO | Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Drum
MR HOGAN KENNETH SHAUN
Piano & Vocal
MS RYNN TEO | Master of Music, UK
Bass Guitar, Flute, Piano & Production
MR Colin Yong | National University of Singapore
Violin
MR ZHANG CHI | Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Percussion, Cajun & Music Production
MR SHAWN KOK | Master of Music (Boston University), Master of Digital Media (University of Newcastle) & BA Audio Production (Middlesex University)
Music Production & Sound Design
MR JASON CHONG | JMC Academy Australia
Violin
MS REINA TEO | LTCL Violin Performance
Singer-Songwriter, Theory Studies & Music Production
MR JUNIOR TAN | Lasalle college of the Arts
Composer, Arranger, Drummer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Jazz Composition & Performance
MR EUGENE SEOW | Berklee College of Music
Piano & Percussion
MS NG SOK WAH | Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Piano & French Horn
MS NG SIANG YI | Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Clarinet
MR MA YUE | Central Conservatory of Music
Guitarist & Arranger | Classical, Electric, Acoustic & Ukulele
MR DARYL TAY | Singapore Polytechnics, Audio Arts
Vocalist & Guitar | Pop Rock
MR LEO LIEW | Singapore Polytechnics, Audio Arts
Pop Vocal
MS ALEXANDRA HSIEH | Lassalle College of the Arts
Pop Dance
MS ROSANNE | Lasalle College of the Arts
Calendar
Our Upcoming Curricular Events & Activities
05
Jan 2019
Term 1 Children Music/Group Piano Course starts
Term 1 starts from 5th January 2019. Click here to register a place with us.
Fee info
$460 course fee / $38 Material fees (included books and percussion kit)
28
Jan 2019
International Ensemble Competition 2019
This is an annual event for group music playing competition
Event Info
Competition is open to amateurs and advanced level students from as young as below 8 to 23 years old. Participants get to compete in an international stage and learn from the best musicians from around the world.
01
Jun 2019
1st Semester Mini Concert
Student mini performance for the 1st-semester course performance review
Event Info
The mini-concert will be held on the last lesson as a review of students performance including parents’ review meeting.
29
Jun 2019
Term 1 Children Music/Group Piano Course starts
Term 1 starts from 5th January 2019. Click here to register a place with us.
Event Info
The start of semester 2 of the Children Music/Group Piano Course.
22
Jul 2019
International Solo Competition
The Singapore International Solo Competition will be held in the beautiful garden city – Our judges of the competition came from famous music conservatories or professional orchestras from China, Australia and Singapore.
Event Info
01
Oct 2019
Australian International Music Competition
This is the first overseas competition organised by the Hitmaker Global Academy featuring the top Australian judges such as Ms Alice Waten, Ms Charmian Gadd, Mr Phillip Shock, Dr Alice Wong, Mr Michael Bardon.
Event Info
11
Nov 2019
The inauguration of the Stanfort Faculty of Music
The official announcement of the founding of new music higher education cooperation with Stanfort Academy
23
Nov 2019
The New Hitmaker Global Academy Campus
Hitmaker Global Academy starts renovation of our state of the art new music campus
11
Jan 2020
International Ensemble Competition 2020
This is the annual music group international classical music competition held at Our Tampines Hub. This year’s event features professional competitors from Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Central Conservatory of Music, Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Shanghai Conservatory, Xinghai Conservatory and many more.
Event Info
23
Feb 2020
The International SeaKeepers Song Writing Competition
The event features the collaboration between The SeaKeepers Society, Asia and Hitmaker Global Academy in creating awareness in ocean reservations. This year, the theme “What A Wonderful World” – seek to promote awareness through music. Judges are, Mr Jeff Miyahara, Mr Julian Chang, Mr Jeremy Monteiro & Mr Eric Wong.
24
Feb 2020
The Official Opening of the Hitmaker Campus @ OTH
The new Hitmaker Global Academy campus is proudly open now at Our Tampines Hub. We are glad to receive support from our partners from J-POP, JD Entertainment, and honoured to received blessings from the professors from YSTCM, NUS and the Dean, Prof. Bernard Lanskey
15
Apr 2020
The Launch of Hitmaker Online, Virtual Learning Environment
Amid the COVID-19, Hitmaker launched the Hitmaker Online to support and adapt to the imminent changing global operating landscape. The Hitmaker Online is hosted in a separate website at www.hitmakeronline.com hosting all our contents that will enable our student to be engaged with a holistic learning platform.
Small Class Size
Concerts & Masterclasses
Faculty
Average Years of Teaching Experience
Get In Touch
Location:
05-31A Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, S 528523
Telephone:
(65) 6304 8903
WhatsApp:
(65) 8922 7750
Email:
junior_academy@hitmaker.sg
School Hours:
M-S: