Our Story

How it all started

“This journey began with a simple dream — to create a nurturing music space in Kuantan where talents could flourish. I founded this academy to share the joy and discipline of artistic expression with everyone.

From a small group of dedicated teachers, we have now grown into a thriving centre for learning and inspiration. Every note played and every brushstroke made here is part of our story, one that continues to evolve with each new student who walks through our doors.

Thank you for being a part of our journey. Let’s make music and cultural art a lasting part of Kuantan.”

Founder, Khoo Siow Chuen

Excellence and experience in music education

Nurturing young talents since 1997

2x record breaker for Longest Music Recital in Malaysia by 800+ students of Khoo Academy of Music & Art

Graduated the highest number of Trinity College London Diploma Holders in the East Coast region

Our students have participated and grown tremendously through recitals, bringing music to the Kuantan community

Our students have opportunities participating in various orchestra performances in and out of the East Coast region

Highlights of the Year

1997

Official Grand Opening of Khoo Academy of Music & Art

1998

Malam Konserto Orkestra at Auditorium Taman Budaya Negeri Pahang, Kuantan

1999

Concert of “A Night of Classical Music”

2000

Orchestra Performance for Rapha Charity Concert

2001

Combined Performance by the PJ Catholic High School Oriental Orchestra & Johore Bahru’s Foon Yu High School Strings Orchestra

2002

Rapha Charity Concert

2003

Khoo Academy of Music & Art’s 6th Anniversary & Grand Opening of YC Music (East Coast) Sdn Bhd

2004

MPO Concert Trip & Sunway Lagoon Trip

2005

Choir Workshop by ABRSM’s Examiner

2006

Music Camp at Akademi Seni Kebangsaan (ASK) & Concert Colours of Rhythm

2007

Our 1st Malaysia Book of Records :

Musicthon 2007 (28 hours of non-stop music performances with 660 participants)

2008

Melbourne Grammar School Orchestra & PSOP Concert

2009

Colourstrings Summer Course & Summer Trip to Austria

2010

Konsert 1 Pentas 1 Malaysia

2011

Our 2nd Malaysia Book of Records :

33-hour Musicthon at Berjaya Megamall, Kuantan

2012

A Night of Christmas Choral Music

at Zenith Hotel, Kuantan

2013

HDC Young Chang Korea Trip

2014

Youth Music Carnival at Berjaya Megamall, Kuantan

2015

Asia Piano Competition 2015

2016

Around The World in 80 Minutes

at RTM Auditorium Kuantan

2017

 Concert Night with PJ Philharmonic Orchestra

2018

A Night of Symphonic Music

at RTM Auditorium Kuantan

2019

Full Disclosure Behind The Scenes of College Application

Sharing session by Khoo Qi Xuan & Edmund Kong

2020

Digital Recitals Amid Covid-19 Lockdowns

2021

Trinity College London Theory of Music Examination (1st physical examination after Covid-19 lockdowns)

2022

Strings Workshop by Artisan Luthier – Mr Tan Chin Seng

2023

Konsert Inderapura 3 Budaya

at Dewan Jubli Perak, Kuantan

2024

Viva la Musica Music Camp 2024

2025

Theory Quiz 2025

Now, here we are in 2025!

We’ve partnered with more than 50+ organizations, universities, NGOs, government bodies, and artists to promote the local music culture

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To many more amazing years with you!

” Music can change the world because it can change people ”

– Ludwig van Beethoven 

Get in touch with us today

Interested to join a class?

Our academy offers variety of classes from classical instruments to language learning.

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Have an idea to collaborate on?

Have a creative idea or project in mind?

We’d love to hear from you. Let’s explore how we can bring music come alive.

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Looking for a performance venue?

Our academy offers rental of our Recital Hall for performances and music-related events.

Music studios are also available for practice or small group sessions. Open to all!

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