Oh, and the band performance classes in The Music Lab are totally cool. We get to try playing songs in a band and, within half a year, it's entirely possible to perform in public with a real band!
I'm so glad I chose The Music Lab for my musical journey. Alvin is awesome, the classes are fun and the studio is like a nice second home to go to, where everyone is friendly and welcoming. I feel so lucky to be a student there!
- Sheylara
"When I joined The Music Lab last year I was just looking for a place to improve my skills, but what I found was something so much more than that. I found not only the opportunity to learn from professionals but also the opportunity to apply what I learnt, I found a community that acts like a family more than anything, and I must say there's no other place quite like this around.
I'm into my 5th month of lessons with Alvin, and I feel that I've matured the most as a drummer during this period of time since I first started learning how to beat things. Until I find a better word than awesome, Alvin is an AWESOME drummer and teacher; knowledgeable yet humble, patient, ever-encouraging and truly dedicated to helping me correct the flaws in my techniques. As a full-time student learning music, it's often difficult to maintain motivation with a heavy workload, CCAs and all, but Alvin continually inspires me to strive for new goals and reach the playing level I am aiming to achieve.
- Teng Yenhui
From my experience at the Music Lab, not only did I learn about the technical aspects of drumming, I'm also exposed to so much more, be it being having an open mind with all styles of music, gear knowledge, and networking. But what's most important is that Alvin inspires me to read and listen beyond the classroom. To me, a teacher can only teach you so much. But if he can influence and inspire you with a healthy learning attitude, that will be something you can take away with you for life. Aside from being my teacher, Alvin is also a friend. And that is also why I love learning at the Music Lab so much. It makes me feel part of a big, happy family. You may have a bad day before lesson but I can assure you that you will always come out of the Music Lab smiling!
- Lennat Mak
Music Lab (Drumming Lessons With Alvin) I'm Eric and had just finished my first 6 months of Drumming Lessons with Alvin at The Music Lab and will be continuing my next 6 months of lessons effective 5th Jan 2008. Alvin is in fact I would say, the Best Drumming Instructor I ever had. I could now do so many things I never could have thought of doing in just a mere 6 months in my learning experience playing comfortably. My drastic improvement in drumming was justify by the many Musician (some of which are professionals) that I had the chance to Rehearse and Play with quite often and also my family members who have to tolerate my drumming practice every evenings.
My entire style of drumming did changed since in the past short 6 months, and most of all, it was a most wonderful experience I had at the Music Lab - Having Fun In My Lesson (though honestly my Instructor can be pretty strict/nasty at many a times sorry Alvin, that's true) - but that's disciplining and thanks) hahaha !. Well, I will say Music Lab not only teaches me Drumming but Music Education as a whole for me (as A Drummer) which is of utmost importance, and I do have Ears & Mind Training in Music & Drumming too at Music Lab (if you understabd what I mean here), especially when I'm with a Band who have singers and we play Jazz, Funk, Rock, Pop etc.
I highly recommend Music Lab to learning Drummers for excel in drumming. But a word word of Advice from me. Learning Drummers must Practice Hard and follow the Syllabus. Some practices could be boring initially especially when you have to do it at a slow speed (that is required to set the Basic and Timing correct - it's very important here) - and you will see the reward only in later months from your own personal progress - The word is patient & endurance here.
- Eric Wong RudimentalDrummer (Soft's Music) MBA Strategic Marketing (UK), Chartered Marketer UK.
Alvin has been teaching drum lessons to my 10 year old son for over two years. Under Alvin's guidance and direction, his drumming skills have advanced dramatically. Through a keen sense of understanding and unwavering patience, Alvin definitely knows how to engage younger children and not only retain but also develop their interest in music. As a result, Bervyn has crossed over to a higher level of training and playing the drums has become his favourite hobby.
The opportunity to showcase his potential in public performances, organized by Alvin and his dedicated fellow professional music instructors, has given Bervyn and his fellow students much more confidence at stage level. Alvin has taught him not only specific drum techniques and music theory, but has encouraged his personal creativity too.
I would highly recommend Alvin, and his fellow music instructors as well, as a teacher to anyone who is interested in discovering the joy of music and desire greater performance skills.
Best Endeavours to MusicLab.
- Roy / Bervyn Wong
My son, Zinn-E has been learning drumming from Alvin of the Music Lab for the past four years. Alvin is structured in his teaching and believes in getting the basics right from the start. Alvin's patience and passion in music has definitely rubbed off on Zinn-E. My son looks forward to his weekly class with Alvin and is inspired to practice drumming at home (without any pushing). He came back from his first jamming session, beaming, "It's awesome, the feeling of playing in a band is amazing !" I know for sure that the interest that Alvin has kindled in my child, Zinn-E is a gift, a lifelong one.
Your sincerely
Carynn Lim