The Performing Arts Academy of Ho Chi Minh City (PAA) was established in September of 2009. Since opening, the PAA has experienced rapid success, escalating from only a handful, to nearly 150 private and group class children, teenage and adult students from a medley of backgrounds, and is well on the way to bringing its vision of becoming a respected leader in performing arts education and performance to fruition.
To become a respected leader in performing arts education and performance throughout all communities in which we are present
Educate and encourage aspiring and capable individuals to achieve their goals and dreams in all areas of the performing arts.
Professional teaching, build confidence, skills, and real-world experience and recognition. Delivering both performance-based and evaluation-based results of student achievements.
We also carefully structure our programs to insure that all games, activities and exercises follow top existing curriculums and also adhere to the National Standards of Music Education to achieve solid foundations for later musical development.
Aaron Wilson is an American jazz saxophonist. Performing music around the globe for the past 15th years. As a co-founder and current director of The Performing Arts Academy of HCMC.
His experience of teaching Piano. He can teach Piano to young children from 3 years old to adults. - 2006 - 2010, Conservatoire a EU, France - 2011 - 2013. Leading teacher at Nhat Tam Music School - 2012 - 2015, Piano teacher at Soul Music Academy - From 2012 to 2023, He has been taught Piano at The Performing Arts Academy of HCMC (PAA) Languages: French, English.
Lion is a musician from Vietnam. He has been playing all kinds of Guitar and drums for over 10 years. He has been teaching them for 6 years. He has played with various bands, composed and recorded 6 records and performed gigs in his home country. Lion adapts his pedagogy to the needs and ambitions of the student. He can teach from basic to intermediate levels, including the study of rhythmic musical notation and how to play along with other musicians in a band. He teaches in English and Vietnamese.
Jorge is from Fillipio. He graduated from Philippine Christian University. He is a versatile Filipino guitarist who has been playing and teaching guitar for more than 29 years. He can teach accoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele. With experience teaching at Arts Nation, Renaissance International School and more, Jorge has taught students of all ages and levels. Jorge believes in bringing practical skills into his lessons that he has acquired firsthand from playing in numerous bands. From playing Pop/Rock/R&B/Funk music in Music Zone Band to playing Country and Bluegrass in The Wanderlusters, to playing Jazz in numerous Jazz ensembles, and playing solo Acoustic Fingerstyle, Jonny Nguyen has experience performing and teaching a wide variety of genres and styles.
Starting the path of professional music education at the age of 9, studying at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music for more than 10 years, i'm still passionate about music. Piano and violin are my strengths : Classical music has always been my biggest dream. With more than 5 years of experience studying with senior masters, and always learning with an energetic youth, I am always confident to continue teaching music. In addition, I'm also passionate about foreign languages: English, French and Italian. Besides, I also collaborate in fundraising concerts.
Mr.Roman Tuman is a master in drumming with over 29 years of experience. With a great passion and deep learning in the Music Pedagogical University of Russia, Mr.Roman also had experience in teaching at the Russian College of Music for 8 years. Moreover, he has worked as a session drummer in different styles. Ha can perform drums in many styles from pop, and jazz to electric, techno, and rapcore. As a new drumming teacher at PAA, Mr.Roman will be one of the best teachers if you want to be a master in drumming in such a short period.
Alexandra graduated Conservatory as a professional pianist. Alexandra gives many solo and orchestral concerts in many European countries. Many concerts, including as a soloist, were broadcast live on Mezzo TV and Radio Suisse Romande Espace 2. Recorded annually in Paris on Radio Classique. She gave recitals at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The recording of the latter served as material for the first solo disc. More than 10 years of experience in teaching piano with both the youngest and already very adult musicians, preparing them for competitions and admissions. She worked as a teacher in Russia, Georgia, Italy, Emirates, etc.
He is a creative who is blessed with diverse talents and gifts. He enjoys working with people, has great communication skills, and teaching skills, and is able to help others find their voice. He derives joy in sharing my wealth of experience which he has acquired over the years from different work environments. His goal in any organization is to give his very best and help the growth of the organization in ensuring that it achieves great accomplishments. HIS STRENGTHS: -Ability to help students understand vocal registers and guide them on how to use them. -Ability to build students' confidence in performance. -Ability to help students interpret any song skillfully. -Ability to teach in group and one-on-one settings. -Ability to grow students' musical level from amateur to professional
A graduate of Bachelor's in Music Major in Music Education with Emphasis in Voice and Minor in Piano. He has been teaching voice, piano, choral music, and music education to children and adults for 8 years. He is specialized in teaching Voice and Piano from beginner to advanced level. He teaches different genre in voice and piano like Pop, Classical, Broadway, Jazz etc. He recently won an award in Malaysia as 2nd Placer in Asia Pacific Arts Festival (APAF) as he represents his home country "Philippines" and performed a Filipino Art Song. Currently, teacher Harold is working in EMASI Van Phuc as a music teacher to elementary and secondary.
Born and raised in the Philippines and am currently 37 years old. With 16 years of professional drumming experience, I have had the privilege of performing worldwide alongside a diverse array of musicians and entertainers. I am a versatile and well-rounded musician, proficient in various musical genres. I served as the in-house drummer at Hard Rock Cafe in Cambodia for six years and worked as a full-time musician in Korea for another six years. Throughout my career, have received numerous awards, recognitions, and certificates, including being honored as "Best Drummer" in a drum competition held in Korea in year 2014. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and ideas with children, teens, adults, and fellow musicians. I spent a year as a professional drum coach in Cambodia, contributing to numerous music projects, events, and shows. I approach my work and passion with professionalism and integrity.
Charles Sy Phong is a Vietnamese Vocals & Piano Coach/ Independent Artist currently based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He left Vietnam at the age of 8 and spent his entire teenagehood in Adelaide, South Australia for several years. Charles then left Australia as he decided to travel the world before ending up pursuing education and music in the UK and Asia. His qualifications include: - Grade 8 Vocals (London Trinity College, UK) - Bachelor of Arts and Pedagogy (The TEFL University, London, UK) - Certificate of Musical Foundation (AIMS Academy, Melbourne, Australia) - ASEAN International Exchange Scholarship (Hannam University, South Korea; Osaka University, Japan; Silpakorn University, Thailand; University of Culture, HCMC, Vietnam) Charles has been consistent with teaching and releasing his original music for more than 4 years after graduation: - Grade 8 Vocal/Grade 4 Piano Coach at Yamaha Music, SUNNY DAYS and Arts Nation, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2020-2024) - 1:1 Music Theory Coach at Soul Academy, HCMC, Vietnam (2021-2023) - Private Piano/Singing Coach to students of autism spectrum, HCMC, Vietnam (2023-2024) - Prof. Academic Assistant, Hannam University, South Korea and Osaka University, Japan (2017-2019) - Released the 3rd Single "Mom&Son" on multiple streaming platforms (2024) - Released the 2nd Single "Dream Is Never Wrong" on multiple streaming platforms (2024) - Released the 1st Single "Home = You" on multiple streaming platforms (2023)
Jonny Nguyen is a versatile American guitarist who has been teaching guitar for more than 10 years. He can teach Drums also. With experience teaching at Arts Nation, Renaissance International School and more, Jonny has taught students of all ages and levels. Jonny believes in bringing practical skills into his lessons that he has acquired firsthand from playing in numerous bands. From playing Pop/Rock/R&B/Funk music in Music Zone Band to playing Country and Bluegrass in The Wanderlusters, to playing Jazz in numerous Jazz ensembles, and playing solo Acoustic Fingerstyle, Jonny Nguyen has experience performing and teaching a wide variety of genres and styles.
Giorgio Ventura is an Italian musician. He has been teaching beginner-advanced Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet at The Performing Arts Academy of HCMC. Students are encouraged to learn the famous tunes from the history of Jazz, gradually understand their harmony, and learn improvisation. A 12-year-old child can be an incredible jazzman We will work on the stairs and the arpeggios but without getting bored. We will also explore different flutes and musical instruments that have single reeds Learn about the flute, recorder, saxophone, clarinet, flute lesson in Ho Chi Minh City
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Great programs for my children. Teachers are fun and engaging and they offered ABRSM for the practical and theory. My kids have improved so much!
I like The performance arts academy because its easy to learn music with the staff. They are fun and also very funny! Lol
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