International Advisory Board
At Clementine Music, we are guided by a distinguished Board of Advisors comprising of experienced musicians, educators and industry professionals. Their expertise and insights help shape our school's curriculum, teaching philosophy and overall growth. With their support, we strive to mantain the highest standards in music education, ensuring that every student receives quality instruction and meaningful musical experiences.
Violist
Mark Jackobs
Renowned viola professor with over 30 years of teaching experience at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music and current member of the Cleveland Orchestra, Mark sits as the Chairperson of our International Advisory Board.
Conductor
Lim Soon Lee
Soon Lee Lim's impressive career accolades include Head of Strings at SOTA (School of the Arts, Singapore), conductor of Singapore National Youth Orchestra as well as the Artistic Director of the NUS Symphony Orchestra for several decades. He is currently the conductor of ACS (International) and Nanyang Girls' High School String Ensemble.
Pianist/Collaborative Pianist
Alicja Basinska
Born in Poland, Dr Basinska is an accomplished collaborative pianist, chamber musician and orchestral keyboardist. She has served as a collaborative piano instructor at the Cleveland Institute of Music and as a Lecturer at Case Western Reserve University. Her extraordinary performances with the Cleveland Orchestra further highlight her exceptional talent and dedication to music.
Vice Dean of Mindchamps
Paulene Smith
As the vice dean of training and engagement at Mindchamps for close to 2 decades, Paulene has trained and mentored thousands of teachers. She oversaw the development of the arts & music curriculum for preschool children and is passionate about arts education.