The history of MusiKinder ArtSkool can be traced to the establishment of the MusiKinder Ensemble founded by Mr & Mrs James Yap after their return in 1996 from their music studies in Germany.

As the Ensemble was first initiated and functioned primarily as a music related performance body, the derivative of the name MusiKinder was somewhat apparent. Its name echoed the reason for its birth and became its main guiding principle throughout its development.


?We believe that we are essentially musical beings at birth and that music is positive and fun."

"Each of us (even for adults) has a musical child right inside us that constantly seeks to express and enjoy ourselves via music-listening, music-making and all other constructive music related activities. Hence the derivation of the Ensembles name - MusiKinder (a German compound word of both Musik + Kinder = Music Kids in English).

From the perspective of a music educator, we believe that - each child should be given every opportunity to discover and develop his / her musicality through proper guidance, creative adventure, true inspiration and extensive exposure.?