Tan Yu Mu

Tan Yu Mu graduated with Distinction from the Diploma in Music (Performance) at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in 2024, studying under Dr. Nellie Seng. He was awarded the San San Music Merit Award for his outstanding results and is currently in the final year of his Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree at NAFA.

His musical journey began in Malaysia with Hau Ping Ping, with whom he achieved his Dip. LTCL with Distinction. He later continued under Pamela Krakauer and Clarence Lee, before finding his artistic home in Singapore.

Yu Mu has earned accolades both as a soloist and collaborator. His achievements include Second Prize at the 2022 Music Singapore International Piano and Violin Competition (Artist Category), Gold Award at the 2021 Asia Arts Festival (Diploma & above), and earlier competition successes such as Gold Awards in 2018 Inter-Junior College Piano Ensemble Competition and 2016 Malaysia National Youth Music Competition. In 2025, he was named Best Piano Accompanist at the NAFA Vocal Competition.

Yu Mu is also an active accompanist and has worked with singers, choirs and instrumentalists across a wide range of repertoires. He has honed his artistry through masterclasses with renowned artists including Brian Hsu, Konstantin Soukhovetski and Melvyn Tan.