About Us
INSPIRE, TEACH, SHARE AND SPREAD THE JOY OF MUSIC!
Looi and Alison, two childhood friends who share a deep passion for music, have always dreamed of creating a one-stop portal platform for musicians. Their vision is to build a thriving community where musicians, students, and teachers can connect, share knowledge, and support each other in their lifelong musical journeys. Through this platform, they aim to foster collaboration, inspire creativity, and make music education accessible to everyone.
Co-Founder (Canada)
Looi Tan
Looi has been the director and principal of Musica Academy since 2001, and now has over 20 years of teaching experience in running a multi-location music school. She has built the Yamaha Music School from ground up offering young musicians summer camps and keyboard festivals, while adjudicating music exams and festivals.
Looi started Yamaha music lessons at the age of 5 in Malaysia and continued her music studies in Calgary, Canada where she completed her Bachelors of Music and received her certification from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto.
She has also written articles for the Kodaly Association's magazine, and she has been an active member of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association, as well as the Alberta Piano Teachers Association. She is also part of the examiners of the Yamaha Education System.
Looi plays the trumpet, piano and electone organ. She has performed locally and internationally with the Calgary Stampede Band in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and around North America. She is also considered an influential music educator and entrepreneur in the music community.
Additional Qualifications:
- Authorized Yamaha examiner
- ARCT – Performance (Royal Conservatory of Music)
- Bachelor of Music Education (University of Calgary)
- Yamaha Grade 5
Co-Founder (Singapore & Malaysia)
Alison Tan
Since 1998, Alison has run a successful private music studio while also working as a product manager in the banking industry. She offers private piano lessons and is passionate about sharing her insights into managing a music business with aspiring musicians.
Alison always believed that learning the interactive side of music makes teaching and learning fun for both teachers and students. To her, learning music is not just about completing the exams and receiving the certifications. Music should inspire self-expression and an enjoyable life-long journey.
Additional Qualifications:
- European String Teachers Association (ESTA) MA (Master of Arts) - Music Piano Practical Teaching
- European String Teachers Association (ESTA) Postgraduate Certificate (PIANO)
- Staffordshire University (United Kingdom) BSc Information Systems
- ABRSM Grade 8 Practical
- Trinity Grade 8 in Theory