Yamaha Music Malaysia B Series Launch
27th JULY 2026 | 2pm - 5:30pm | LUMI MARKETPLACE
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Yamaha B-Series
Launch
Performances
with B Series
Piano Experience
Sessions
Sharing &
Musical Insights
GUEST SPEAKER
Top 10 Most Talented Malaysian Pianists
Composer and Music Director
Tay Cher Siang is a Malaysian jazz pianist,
composer, arranger, educator and sometimes
journey as a jazz pianist. Tay has toured
one leg kick. Born and raised in Melaka, he began
classical piano at age 7 before discovering jazz at
15, igniting a lifelong passion. He earned a Master’s
in Jazz Pedagogy in West Virginia University then
returned to Malaysia to teach at universities and lead
clinics, while also running his own studio. As frontman of
WVC Malaysian Jazz Ensemble and Unit Asia, he has toured
Europe, North America and Asia, released multiple albums, and earned several Cameronian Arts Awards. A father of two, he balances touring, composing, teaching and many other one leg kick things with family life.
Tay won five Kaki Seni-Cameronian Arts Awards, the most prestigious awards
for Performing Arts in Malaysia, for his compositions and performances. He is invited to give a TedX talk at
the prestigious 2018 TedX Petaling Street, and then perform with his band at the said event. In 2023, Tay
was invited to be the Artist-in-Residence at the UCSi Music Department. In 2025 he was invited to perform
with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra in the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas.
As a composer and music director, Tay has been involved with movie soundtracks, Musical
productions, and Theater works.
Challenges, Growth, and Artistic Identity
Educator and Artistic Advisor
Dr. Chuan-Li Ko is an internationally
acclaimed pianist and educator, where his
international performance career as a soloist
and collaborative pianist spans Malaysia,
Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, and the United States.
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Internationally recognised, Dr. Ko has served as a juror,
performer, and consultant at major competitions and
festivals, including the Macao International Music Festival
2023 Finals, Sandakan International Music Festival 2024, GOCAA
Music Festival 2025, and the Malaysia International Music Carnival 2026. He is also the Co-Founder and Artistic Advisor of the East United International Music Competition (EUIMC), promoting artistic exchange and musical excellence worldwide.
In the United States, Dr. Ko founded Dr. Ko Piano Studio, ranked the #1 Piano Instructor in San Francisco (2025 & 2026) by BusinessRate. He also serves as Piano Pedagogy Consultant at Polaro, a Silicon Valley AI music technology startup, where he helps develop AI-powered piano education systems that integrate traditional pedagogy with modern technology.
Dr. Ko continues to represent Malaysia on the international stage, inspiring audiences and nurturing the next generation of musicians through his performance, teaching, educational innovation, and artistic leadership.
Building Consistency and Long-Term Growth
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