For those who live music
School of Music and the Arts
Established in 2005, School of Music and the Arts (SOMA) is the leading music institution in Singapore, focusing on contemporary and classical music performance and career skills in Songwriting, Music Production and Audio Engineering. As a 4-year EduTrust-awarded institution, SOMA continues to offer a world-class education centered on practical skills and relevant technologies for today’s music professionals.
SOMA hires only the best instructors in the region – they are either graduates from the renowned Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA) or well-known professionals in the music industry who have worked with international artistes including Jacky Cheung, JJ Lin, Stefanie Sun, A*Mei, Pentatonix, Jeremy Monteiro, Li Ronghao and Angela Zhang. These highly qualified instructors are carefully selected to effectively impart their knowledge and skills, and at the same time, share real-world scenarios with students based on their vast performing and production experiences.
SOMA strives to provide students with the ideal learning environment – a careful balance of both structure and creativity. Performing opportunities, internships and industry attachments, excursions to concerts and recording studios, and master classes by visiting artistes are just some of the activities organized for students to learn beyond the classroom.
In addition, our recording studio, classrooms and computer labs are fitted with top-notch recording equipment, instruments and amplifiers, along with the latest software used in today’s music industry. These facilities are open to all students for project work and assignments, practice time, rehearsals or simply jamming together.
SOMA also offers a range of weekly private and group instruction on your chosen instrument called Performance Labs. These lessons are specially tailored to cater to all ages, following the ABRSM, Trinity or Rockschool syllabus. We continuously push our students to exceed their limits by going for graded exams. SOMA aims to provide today’s generation of creative individuals with not only an all-rounded education, but also a platform to grow, perform, network and eventually turn their passion into a career.
More than a music school, SOMA continues to redefine music education in Singapore by reinventing teaching approaches, redeveloping existing curriculum to remain relevant to today’s industry demands, and encouraging creativity and innovation in students, with the goal of producing future leaders in the arts community.
Vision
Igniting passion and growing talents for the Asia-Pacific music and arts scene.
Mission
To create different music experiences that inspire people in a creative and supportive learning environment while developing key partnerships with various music industry stakeholders.
Values
Expression of Creativity
Expressing oneself confidently and with individuality, displaying originality in one’s work.
Passion
Thrive on curiosity, knowledge and dedication to music and the arts, displaying dynamism and commitment for one’s work.
Ownership and Pride
Setting high standards and personal goals for continual improvement. Producing work of the highest quality and to be proud of personal achievement.
Inclusivity
Awareness and appreciation for the wider arts scene. Supportive of others’ artistic achievements, and to pursue group interest in addition to personal ones.
Academic & Examination Board
- Bachelor of Music (First-class Hons), Berklee College of Music
- Founder and CEO of School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd
- Executive Director of SOMA Enrichment Pte Ltd
- Executive Director of SOMA Publishing and Productions Pte Ltd
- Bachelor of Music, Berklee College of Music
- Touring Keyboardist for mandapop artists including Stefanie Sun, F.I.R, Angela Chang and A*Mei
- Film and TV composer
- Bachelor of Science in Recording Arts, Full Sail University
- Founder, Director of Music Production, GRYD Pte Ltd
The responsibilities of the Academic Board:
- Developing the policies and procedures to ensure academic quality and rigor such as:
- Ensuring that the content and duration of the modules or subjects, as well as the entry and graduation requirements, of the course are appropriate; and
- Approving the deployment of teachers based on the requirements stipulated by SSG;
- Facilitating the PEI to implement and comply with the policies and procedures developed; and
- Reviewing, at least once every 2 years, the academic policies and procedures.
The responsibilities of the Examination Board:
The Examination Board will be in-charge of the development of examination and assessment procedures, such as to develop and facilitate the implementation of procedures to:
- Ensure the security of examination scripts and answer scripts;
- Ensure the proper conduct of examinations and assessments;
- Define and ensure the proper discharge of duties and responsibilities of invigilators and markers;
- Conduct moderation of examination and assessment marks; and
- Handle appeals from students with regard to examination or assessment matters.
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