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Vivian is very patient but is also able to push me to achieve more when needed. I've been having singing lessons with her for 4.5 years, of which the last 2 years were over Zoom due to the pandemic. Going online didn't compromise on the lesson quality at all and I have still made significant progress and improvements with different genres of music. My main focus has been the musical theatre genre but she is also familiar with other genres such as pop and jazz. During lessons, Vivian is able to identify the root cause of the vocal issues that I faced while singing and comes up with various ways to fix them. Her lessons are always something I look forward to and I'd gladly recommend her to anyone looking for a singing teacher.
Rena N. - Online Vocal Student (Singapore)
I have been Vivian's student for about 1 year. I am 81 years old and only started to learn singing now at my age. I appreciate that Vivian takes me as her student. She is very patient. I always feel happy to join her lesson as I feel that I have learnt to sing better and understand music better. I enjoy learning music from her. She is encouraging, joyful and a good teacher.
Betty Wong - Online Vocal Student (Singapore)
When our 5-year-old son expressed his interest in playing music, we decided to start with this lovely Ukulele instrument. But getting the commitment of a little boy is never easy unless you have the right teacher. Patient, amazing listening skills, never-ending smile and very talented… This is how we would describe Viv. Our son Louis has been able to very quickly play the songs he liked and is now so proud each time our family audience is watching him! Thank you, Viv, you definitely made the magic happen.
Solene V. - Parent of Ukulele Student (Singapore)
Our daughter had so much fun working with Viv and is singing all around the house now!
Cindy Y. - Parent of Online Vocal Student (Beijing, China)
My daughter Mila and I had the chance to learn Ukulele with Viv for four years. Viv was up to the challenge of teaching to a 6-year old and I at the same time. :) Viv is passionate about music, amazingly patient and able to engage with easily distracted students ;-) Her holistic knowledge of music made her classes all the more engaging since we have been able to go much deeper than just playing Ukulele. Always smiling - and with a very unique voice! - Mila and I were quickly hooked and always looking for the next lesson. Thank you for sharing this passion with us, Viv! We would highly recommend Viv to anyone (young or older) looking for a Ukulele teacher.
Jonathan M. - Ukulele Student & Parent (Singapore)
Vivian is a very warm and nice teacher, with her professional instruction, and patient interaction. During our online sessions, my singing became more pleasant, and I feel more confident about singing too! I am looking forward to continuing learning with her in the near future!
Julia Wang - Online Vocal & Ukulele Student (Singapore)
Thank you Vivian, for imparting your love of music to our son, Benjamin (age 4). After receiving a Ukulele as a gift, Ben was keen to take lessons, and we knew that we had to find just the right teacher. We were lucky enough to have had you recommended to us by Ukulele Kids, Ottawa. It takes a special person to be able to work with young children. Your calm nature, your kind encouragement, your never-ending smile and your vast knowledge of the Uke are all things that we, as parents, really appreciate about your teaching style. You got to know Ben and quickly realized that his love of Beatles Music, not “traditional children’s music” was the hook to keep his interest. He now has some great foundations in the Ukulele as well as general music theory which we know will continue to serve him well throughout his life.
Jennifer & Jason H. - Parents of Ukulele Student (Ottawa, ON)
Viv is such a sunny personality. So responsible, bright, talented and capable. She taught ukulele to small children. The kids loved her. She was always ready to take on any task with a good attitude. We ran several workshops at prominent local cultural festivals where she provided instruction in ukulele to festival-goers. She also impressed the crowds with a performance on stage. She served as an excellent public face for the business."
Jane Stratton - Ukulele Kids Ottawa (2016)
I have had the pleasure of working with and witnessing Vivian Lim develop into a fine entertainer in the past four years. She has transformed from a shy, emotionally suppressed, vocalist with medium control of a powerful voice, to a passionate, in control and vibrant vocalist who delivers a song with impeccable phrasing and a warmth in her delivery that I have not seen in a long time.
Roxanne Goodman - Viv's performance mentor (2012-2016. Ottawa, ON)
The strengths of your demo were definitely the sweetness of your vocal quality, the earnestness and passion with which you sing, the accompaniment you chose and the arrangements.
Kellylee Evans - Jury's comment on Vivian's EP - Discography with Novalatte
The liaising for the event was prompt and smooth. VivLimMusic was an excellent vendor to work with. The instructor, Viv, was also very calm and patient with handling 9 teenagers. She went through the curriculum at a good pace - not too fast and not too slow.
Aisyah M. - Online Kalimba Workshop (Singapore)