Emily Wang
Founding Principal | Piano Teacher
Emily Wang (王晨帆) is an UK-graduated Piano Educator | Piano Performance & Music Education Researcher | MOE (Singapore)–Certified Teacher & Steinway Honorary Teacher.
Her research interests explore Children’s Music Education, Piano Pedagogy, Stage Practice & Learning Motivation.
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1. Educational Background
Master’s in Composition, University of Manchester, UK
Bachelor’s in Music Education (Piano as Major Instrument), Tianjin Conservatory of Music.
2. Higher Education Teaching & Research Experience
Emily has served 10 years as a lecturer at the School of Music & Dance and the School of Early Childhood Education, both at Changsha Normal University. Her courses included Music Theory, Piano Performance, and Improvisational Accompaniment, with over 4,000 students taught cumulatively. She has also Participated in the compilation of textbooks, course syllabi, and talent-training programmes.
Research expertise includes children’s music education, piano pedagogy, and music education for children with special needs.
Published 10+ academic papers;
Principal investigator for 2 provincial-level research projects and 1 university key project;
Participated as a core member in 4 provincial/ministry-level projects;
Supervised 1 student research project successfully;
Granted 3 patents. (See Appendix 1)
3. Teaching Achievements & Student Mentorship
Her students have won awards in numerous international and regional music competitions, resulting in her repeated recognition as an awarded Outstanding Instructor. These competitions include the Global International Musicians Association, China–Singapore International Music Competition, Asia International Art Competition, among others.
Her students have received Gold Awards, Special Grand Prizes, and other top honours. (See Appendix 2)
4. Professional Service & Competition Adjudication
She was a Certified Examiner for China Musicians Association Social Art Level Examinations and a Judge at the National Music Major Entrance Examinations for Chinese Universities.
She has also served as:
Chief Judge, Singapore 60th National Day Global Arts Festival
Final Jury Member, 20th China–Singapore International Music Competition
Jury Member, Steinway National Youth Piano Competition
Jury Member, Central Conservatory of Music National Youth Arts Exhibition
Artistic Consultant & Judge, Asia International Art Competition
Judge, Philharmonic International Music Competition, among others (See Appendix 3)
5. Founding of Educational Institution & Public Arts Practice
Emily founded SoMe Music School in 2022, dedicated to a systematic, stage-oriented approach to music education and promoting cross-cultural exchange through performance platforms.
Since its establishment, the school has:
Organised multiple student concerts and outdoor music camps
Co-organised performances for Singapore American School International Week
Co-organised the “ICBC Sound of Spring” 2025 New Year Concert, jointly hosted by ICBC Singapore & China, the China Cultural Centre, with honorary support from the Chinese Embassy in Singapore
She has also led students to perform alongside the China Philharmonic Orchestra and renowned cellist Qin Li-Wei. Emily Wang performed Butterfly Lovers, receiving public commendation from Ambassador Cao Zhongming of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore on official social media platforms.
Additionally, her music school has:
Co-organised the Pearl River–Kayserburg Singapore Piano Gallery Concert
Co-organised multiple competitions and received Best Organisation Awards, including:
2025 Royaux London Music Festival (Singapore Division)
2025 Singapore International Solo & Ensemble Competition
2025 Global Arts Festival
At the milestone of Singapore’s 60th anniversary and the 35th anniversary of China–Singapore diplomatic relations, initiated and curated the annual arts project Dream Stage 2025 Concert, reaching 10,000+ online viewers and attracting representatives from across Singaporean society.The event received coverage from 10+ major media outlets, including China Daily, Beijing News, Sohu, and Tencent News.
6. Social Impact & Public Welfare Practice
2024–2025: Invited multiple times as pianist and accompanist for the Sian Chay Cultural Lecture Forum, attended by Singapore government ministers and cultural leaders
Invited performer at the launch of A Century of Philanthropy in Singapore
Organiser of the Sian Chay Mid-Autumn Charity Concert 2025, leading students to serve elderly communities
Invited speaker on arts and family education at leading international schools and parent communities
Founder and organiser of SoMe Parents' Club and public sharing sessions on the significance of music education in parenting and building healthier families., gradually building a sustainable Chinese music education community in Singapore
Regular participant in public cultural events and charity performances organised by Singaporean institutions (See Appendix 4)
7. Academic & Professional Affiliations
International Honorary Consultant, World Federation of Culture & Arts
Member, International Musicians Association
Member, China Piano Teachers Association
Member, Hunan Musicians Association
Member, Piano Committee, Hunan Musicians Association
Member, Singapore Youth & Children Education Association
Chair (Legislation & Research), Chinese Section, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Women’s Association
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Appendix 1
Research Projects:
Principal Investigator, Hunan Provincial Educational Science Planning Project, successfully completed“An Applied Study of Micro-Lectures in Preschool Piano Teaching for Early Childhood Teachers.”
Supervisor, Hunan Provincial Undergraduate Research-Based Learning & Innovation Experiment Programme (University-level project, 1 project): “An Applied Study on the Use of Orff Music Therapy for Preschool Children with Mild Autism.”
Supervisor, student participation in the “Internet+” National Undergraduate Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition.
Principal Investigator, 2016 Changsha Normal University Key Institutional Research Project: “A Study on Fair Participation of Children with Disabilities in Music and Arts Practice from the Perspective of Shared Development”
Principal Investigator, 2016 Project Funded by the Hunan Provincial Social Science Achievement Review Committee: “A Study on Fair Participation of Children with Disabilities in Music and Arts Practice from the Perspective of Shared Development.”
Research Participant, 2016 Department of Education Scientific Research Project (General Category): “An Applied Study of the Suzuki Method in Piano Training for Preschool Children”.
Research Participant, Provincial Social Science Achievement Review Committee General Project: “A Study on the Therapeutic Effects of Orff Music on Children with Autism under the Concept of Inclusive Education”
Assisted an Associate Professor in compiling piano teaching textbooks for a three-year Early Childhood Education diploma programme.
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Publications:
Titles are translated for English readers. Refer to the Mandarin version for original titles.
June 2013 - "On the Relationship Between Piano Music and Performance Technique," published in Music Education and Composition, China.
July 2014 - "Reflections on the Construction of Innovative Models in Piano Teaching," published in Northern Music, China.
March 2015 - "On Emotional Development in Piano Teaching," published in TeliAcademic Journal, China.
July 2015 - "An overview of Piano Education at Home and Abroad," published in Good Parents, China.
July 2015 - "On Emotional Development in Piano Teaching," published in China Extracurricular Education, China.
August 2015 - "The Development and Application of Micro-Lecture Resources in Teaching at Home and Abroad," published in Science and Education Guide, China.
July 2016 - "On the Integration of Micro-Lecture Resources into Preschool Piano Teaching for Early Childhood Teachers," published in Popular Songs (Provincial Journal), China.
2016 - "An analysis of the Design and Application of Micro-Lectures in Preschool Piano Teaching for Early Childhood Teachers," published in Northern Music (Provincial Journal), Issue 15, China.
February 2017 - "Challenges and Pathways in Micro-Lecture Preschol Piano Teaching for Early Childhood Teachers," published in Knowledge Guide (Provincial Journal), China.
July 2017 - "The Impact of Orff Music Therapy on Children with Mild Autism," (Second Author) published in Tomorrow's Fashion (Provincial Journal), China.
November 2017 - "Strategies for Fair Participation of Children with Disabilities in Music and Arts Practice from the Perspective of Shared Development," published in Industry and Technology Forum (Provincial Journal), China.
July 2018 - "Challenges and Pathways for Fair Participation of Children with Disabilities in Music and Arts Practice from the Perspective of Shared Development," published in Family Life Guide, China.
August 2018 - "Fair Participation of Children in Music and Arts Practice from the Perspective of Educational Equity in China," published in Comedy World, China.
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Educational Patents:
"A Multifunctional Piano Bench" - China
"A Novel Piano Muting Device" - China
"An Adjustable Music Stand" - China, among others. __________
Appendix 2
Student Awards & Teaching Recognition:
2016 - Hong Kong International Piano Invitational Competition (Wuxi Divison), Distinguished Mentor Award, students awarded 1st Prize (Sonata Category).
2017 - 7th Asia International Arts Competition, (Jiangsu Division), Outstanding Mentor Award, students awarded First Prize (Jiangsu Division); and the Outstanding Mentor Award (Finals), student awarded First Prize at the Shanghai Finals.
2017 - Philharmonic International Music Competition (Hunan Division), Outstanding Mentor Award, students winning 2d Prize.
2017 - Hunan Provincial Music Level Examination, awarded Outstanding Teacher.
2018 - Hong Kong International Piano Invitational Competition (Jiangsu Division), Distinguished Mentor Award.
2018 - Global International Musicians Association, awarded Outstanding Instructor.
2019 - 5th Melbourne International Music Festival & 5th Melbourne International Youth Piano Competition, China Division Preliminary Round - Outstanding Instructor Award.
2019 - "Mozart Memorial Award" International Piano Open Competition (Hunan Selection Round) - Outstanding Instructor Award.
2019 - Hunan Provincial Music Level Examination Teaching Programme, awarded Outstanding Teacher.
2023 - Music Singapore International Piano & Violin Competition, student awarded 2nd Prize.
2023 - Changsha Municipal Arts Showcase, student awarded Gold Award (Youth Piano Group).
2023 - 7th Asia Piano Competition, awarded Outstanding Instructor, students awarded Special Grand Prize.
2023 - 5th Singapore Invitational Solo and Ensemble Competition, with students awarded 1st and 2nd Prizes.
2024 - 19th Singapore-China International Music Competition, Four students awarded Special Grand Prize.
2024 - Singapore International Young Pianist Competition, Four students awarded 2nd and 3rd Prizes.
2025 - 4th ABRSM Masters Music Festival (Piano Competition), Four students awarded 2nd and 3rd Prizes.
2025 - Xinyao Cup Music Competition, Two students awarded Gold Prize.
2025 - Edinbinary International Music Competition, awarded Outstanding Instructor, student awarded Gold Prize.
2025 - Global Arts Festival, student awarded Gold Prize.
2025 - 20th Singapore-China International Music Competition, awarded Outstanding Instructor, Two students awarded 1st and 3rd prizes.
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Appendix 3
Judge & Art Director Roles:
2017 – Professional Jury Member, Philharmonic International Music Competition (Hunan Division, Preliminary Round)
2017 – Artistic Consultant & Jury Member, 7th Asia International Art Competition (Jiangsu Division)
June 2019 – Jury Member (Piano Category), Central Conservatory of Music National Youth Arts Exhibition
2018–Present – Certified Examiner, China Musicians Association Music Grade Examinations
2019 – Jury Member, 9th Steinway National Youth Piano Competition
Jury Member, Hunan Provincial University Entrance Examination for Music Majors
2024 – Jury Member, 19th China–Singapore International Music Competition
2025 – Jury Member, Edinbinary International Music Competition
2025 – Jury Member, Global Arts Festival – Finals
2025 – Jury Member, Singapore International Classical Piano Competition (Preliminary Round)
2025 – Jury Member, Xinyao Cup Music Competition (Final Round)
2025 – Jury Member, Pearl River–Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition (Singapore Division)
2025 – Jury Member, 20th China–Singapore International Music Competition
2025 – Artistic Director & Curator, DreamStage 2025
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Appendix 4
Public Cultural Service & Community Engagement:
28 December 2024 – Served as Piano Accompanist for the Sian Chay Cultural Lecture Series: Celebrity Poetry Recital. Guest of Honour: Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore.Co-Chairs: Dato’ Seri Choo Soon Fatt, JP, and Professor Wong Runhua, Southern University College, Malaysia.
14 March 2025 – Invited participant and Piano Accompanist at the first-anniversary event of the Sian Chay Cultural Lecture Series, “A Refined Spring Gathering”, joining guests from diverse sectors to celebrate a year of cultural growth and heritage.
September 2025 – Invited by Stamford American International School, Singapore, to deliver a parent education lecture, advocating for the integration of the arts as a nurturing presence in daily family life.
20 September 2025 – Invited Guest Pianist at the book launch of “A Heart of Compassion, A Journey of Charity: A Century of Philanthropy in Singapore”. Guest of Honour: Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs.Distinguished attendees included Minister Chee Hong Tat, MP Desmond Choo, philanthropist Dato’ Seri Choo Soon Fatt, JP, and leaders from the business and charitable sectors.
11 October 2025 – Organiser of the Sian Chay Mid-Autumn Charity Concert, leading students in performances for 100 senior citizens, fostering intergenerational connection and nurturing children’s understanding of service and social contribution.
10 November 2025 – Invited by Chinese Pavilion, Singapore American School to deliver a talk on arts and family education for parents, sharing with Chinese mothers in Singapore ways to rediscover gentle, meaningful encounters with art amid busy lives.
Throughout 2025 – Organised multiple parent clubs and public sharing sessions for families from leading international schools in Singapore, focused on music education, artistic cultivation, and family cultural development, contributing to the growth of a sustainable Chinese music education community.
21 December 2025 – Served as Guest Pianist at the Punggol Christmas Gala, held in conjunction with a keynote address and book launch by Dato’ Seri Choo Soon Fatt, JP, bringing warmth and joy to Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport, and all event participants.
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