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Dora Lim
Dora holds a Master of Music in Performance and a Bachelor of Music (Hons) from the renowned Royal College of Music in London. With over 7 years of full-time teaching experience, she’s now a trusted private music teacher in Singapore, inspiring students of all ages—from children to seniors.
Dora’s passion lies in sharing the beauty of the harp, crafting lessons that suit each student’s aspirations, whether for personal enjoyment or professional growth. Her approachable style and deep expertise make her a trusted mentor in the local music community.
About Dora
Dora is one of the pioneering Singaporean harpists to have pursued a music degree in London. She studied with Daphne Boden, Rachel Masters and Imogen Barford while at the Royal College of Music (UK). While at college, Dora had opportunities to undertake projects featuring contemporary music which includes Boulez's Sur incises that is part of RCM's 'New Perspectives' concert series. In addition to being a soloist, Dora also performs works for harp and flute as part of the Reiphos duo. The pair has won second prize in the Enkor International Music Competition in the Chamber Music category.
Since learning the harp at age 13, Dora has given solo, ensemble, chamber and orchestral performances around the world, including Singapore, France, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Some of the notable venues include the Esplanade, The Arts House, University Cultural Centre, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall, Singapore Arts Museum, the Shaw foundation Symphony Stage, National Concert Hall (Taiwan), the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall (UK) and the Britten Theatre in the Royal College of Music. She has also played in several harp festivals in Singapore as well as the Camac 40th anniversary celebrations in Théâtre Quartier Libre (France).
Throughout her career, Dora has received invaluable guidance from some of the world’s most renowned harpists, including Marisa Robles, Isabelle Moretti, Isabelle Perrin, Florence Sitruk, Catherine Michel, Sivan Magen, Sylvain Blassel, Gabriella Dull'Olio and Ann Yeung. Her extensive performance experience and exposure to a variety of musical styles give her a unique perspective that she brings to her teaching.
Before her UK studies, Dora attended Anglo-Chinese Junior College, where she received the ‘Young Performer Award’ in 2011. She performed Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp as a soloist with the school’s string orchestra and at the Ministry of Education’s Snapshots concert.
A versatile musician, Dora also holds an ABRSM Grade 8 in piano and has studied organ and guzheng. Outside music, she was a competitive swimmer in her schooldays, representing PLMGS (Primary), MGS, and ACJC at the National Schools Swimming Championships. Her passion for mentoring and her multifaceted background gives her a unique ability to connect with students from all walks of life.
Dora is dedicated to making music accessible to all, regardless of age or experience.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, she invites you to join her growing community of students and embark on your musical journey with expert guidance and passion.
'She plays with great musicality and produces an excellent sound'.
- Daphne Boden
Harp professor at the Royal College of Music (London)
FRCM, HonRAM, ARCM, Premier Prix Brussels Royal Conservatoire
'What you hear and see in Dora's beautiful playing, is her great love of music and the harp, and nothing getting in the way of that.'
- Judith Kleinman
Alexander Teacher at the Royal College of Music,
Co-author of The Alexander Technique for Musicians
Hear from our students/
parents
“Faith received her grade 4 results today, she did very well with a distinction and we are very pleased. Thank you for your guidance and teaching."
- Mrs Wong
"As an adult learner, I always thought that learning a new instrument will definitely be tough, especially the harp which at first looks incredibly complex! But Dora's patience and constant encouragement ever since the beginning has made the journey so much easier. What I enjoy most about her lessons is that we are taught to understand the music and convey those feelings to others.
Dora tailors her teaching to fit her students' needs, making every lesson enjoyable. Looking back, I managed to see my progress and how much l've learnt!"
- Zavier