Teaching
Engagements
Private Lessons
Individual instruction informed by professional performance, collegiate teaching, and doctoral research.
Lessons are offered in-person in Singapore or virtually worldwide.
1
2
3
4
MUSIC THEORY
HARP
MUSIC HISTORY
AURAL SKILLS
Individual harp instruction for students of all ages and levels, from complete beginners to advanced performers preparing for auditions, examinations, and competitions.
I truly enjoy sharing the gift of this instrument with anyone.
Develop a strong understanding of harmony, analysis, form, and musicianship through lessons tailored to your goals.
I support students with the ABRSM syllabus, AP Theory, collegiate coursework, and doctoral entrance examinations.
Drawing upon experience teaching collegiate ear training and designing comprehensive theory and aural skills curricula, these lessons develop confident listening, musical intuition, and analytical thinking.
I hope to integrate your listening skills into your musical journey.
Explore music through its historical, cultural, and social contexts, connecting repertoire with the people, ideas, and traditions that shaped it.
My expertise lies in making centuries of a musical past relatable and memorable.
Drawing upon years of collegiate teaching, curriculum development, and doctoral research at the Manhattan School of Music,
Karen offers lessons that cultivate technical excellence, musical understanding, and artistic curiosity.
Get in touch to enquire about availability and rates
Lectures
With experience as a faculty member and Theory Fellow at the Manhattan School of Music's Precollege and College divisions, as well as at other private music schools, Karen designs and implements courses at the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate levels.
Karen enjoys presenting on topics ranging from Western music history and harp repertoire and development to research on cultural identity, global diversity in music, and the role of music in social contexts today.
Learning with Purpose
Every student begins from a different place and works toward different goals. Whether you are taking your first lesson, discovering the joy of music and the harp, preparing for examinations or conservatory auditions, or developing your musicianship, lessons are thoughtfully tailored to meet you where you are.
My goal is to help each student build the skills, confidence, and musical understanding needed to pursue their musical journey with curiosity, purpose, and joy. Whether taking their first musical steps or preparing for conservatory auditions, I believe thoughtful teaching empowers every student to discover and fulfil their potential.
- Karen Tay, DMA