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Violin & Viola
Benjamin Phoon
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra violist and international soloist
MPO since 2022
MYOF 1st Prize, Viola
Benjamin plays with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and has given solo recitals in Hong Kong and Tokyo. He brings that orchestral discipline and expressive musicianship into every violin and viola lesson.
Teaches
Violin · Viola
Performs
Malaysia · Singapore · Hong Kong · Japan · Germany
Studio
Petaling Jaya academy
Profile overview
An orchestral player who teaches
Benjamin has performed alongside artists including Richard Clayderman, Alan Tam and Yuna, and on television at The Voice grand final and Anugerah Juara Lagu.
He has worked with conductors and soloists such as Benjamin Zander, Sarah Chang and Nobuko Imai, and performed at the Berlin Opera Academy summer season in 2025.
Teaching focus
01
Tone
A clear, warm sound built from good bowing habits.
02
Intonation
Listening skills for playing in tune.
03
Expression
Phrasing and dynamics that bring repertoire to life.
Career highlights
On stage and in the studio
2024 · Tokyo
Solo recital, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
2024 · Hong Kong
Solo recital, Hong Kong City Hall
2022
Special Honours, Medici International Music Competition
2021
Silver Prize, Kings Peak International Music Competition
2019
Outstanding Award, Osaka International Music Competition
2014 – 2015
1st Prize in Viola, Malaysia Youth Orchestra Foundation
Lessons with Benjamin
What you can learn
New to music?
3-Month Beginner Course
RM199
/month
Free trial lesson available
Promotional programme for first-time learners. Terms apply.
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