Rachelle Tam

Pianist | Music Educator | Music Copyist

WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About

Yong Wei Tam, a music enthusiast from Malaysia, has primarily been playing the piano from the tender age of 3. Her interest in music sparked when she became the official pianist in her elementary, middle and high school. Assisting in her middle and high school choir, she found music education to be a very rewarding experience. Since then, she has performed and taught in many events and schools, including an opening act in 2013 for Richard Clayderman’s Concert Tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Yong Wei now currently holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Berklee College of Music. During her time in Berklee, she has actively advocated for music education and performed in multiple shows, primarily as an accompanist.

Experience

  • Music Teacher at Cempaka Performing Arts Company
    Aug 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • Music Copyist/Arranger at Freelance
    Nov 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

    Arranger and engraver for developing piano app onto Sibelius software

  • Pianist/Sessionist at Self Employed Freelance Musician
    Jan 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

    Piano accompanist for various auditions/recitals/chorus

  • Music Teacher at Rafflesia International & Private Schools
    Jun 2018 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    General music teacher (Year 1-9)

  • Homeschool Music Instructor at N/A
    Feb 2018 - Mar 2018 · 2 mos

    Homeschool music instruction (piano, violin, general music) with students ranging 6 – 12 years old