Our Journey and Mission
Founded in 2023 by Malaysian composer pianist, Jessica Cho, Juliette Music & Arts Academy has grown into a vibrant hub for arts education. We are committed to nurturing creativity, cultural appreciation, and artistic excellence through diverse programs in music and arts, inspiring students of all ages to become the next generation of artists.
Meet the Instructors
Discover the inspiring story of the tutors who are passionate about arts education. They have a vision for making artistic expression more accessible. Their dedication to encouraging creativity has started a movement to support the next generation of artists and thinkers. Find out about important moments, meaningful connections, and bold plans to improve arts education. This story shows how the arts can change lives and communities.
Ms Jessica Cho
Founder & Principal – Piano & Composition Instructor
Master of Music in Performance & Composition, University of Sheffield, UK.
Award-winning composer and pianist from Malaysia. The first Malaysian composer to have her work published by Schott Music.
Former adjunct piano, harmony and composition lecturer at UiTM, Yamaha Academy and International College of Music (ICOM).
Mr Juan Sebastian Castillo Diaz
Violin, Viola and Conducting instructor
More than 30 years of experience playing in professional orchestras.
Former Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Violist and Program Leader of Music Education Enhancement.
Former adjunct violin and chamber music lecturer at UCSI.
Mr. Chong Eugene
Cello Instructor
Principal cellist of Malaysian Bach Festival Orchestra and the East Malaysia Bach Cantata Singers and Orchestra.
Appeared as guest cellist in numerous ensembles and orchestra including Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra(MPO), Tutan Festival Orchestra(TFO) and Selangor Symphony Orchestra(SSO)
Mr. Ryan Tieu
Chinese Calligraphy Instructor
Master of Arts, Chinese History, specializing in Paleography – Tsinghua University.
Award winning calligrapher.
Council Member and Deputy Chief Judge of The Federation of Calligraphy Society Malaysia.
The Guzheng Academy
Partner Academy
Founded in 2020 by Sara Heng and Cloud Teo, both of whom hold Master’s degrees in Guzheng performance from China, The Guzheng Academy (TGA) promotes traditional Chinese music through education and performances.
TGA focus on knowledge transmission, providing a positive environment that inspires students in Guzheng playing while retaining cultural identity.