Category: Uncategorized

April 2025 was a month filled with music, connection, and unforgettable moments for the Toa Payoh Guitar Club. Entertainment Time (ET) brought a series of remarkable gatherings where the sweet melodies of classical guitar resonated through our spaces.

ET wasn’t just about one performance; it was a series of lively jam sessions and heartfelt showcases of talent. Members of all ages came together to share their love for music in a relaxed and joyful setting. Whether it was lively, upbeat tunes or soft, soulful melodies, each performance brought a unique charm. These gatherings weren’t just musical; they were moments that celebrated the bonds between our members, their families, and friends. It was a true testament to the power of music in bringing people together.

If you missed these wonderfully vibrant sessions, we’ve got you covered. Our highlights video captures the magic of ET, showcasing the energy, creativity, and shared passion of the past month. Watching it is like stepping back into those unforgettable moments and feeling the music come alive all over again.

Join Us at Toa Payoh Public Library

We’re keeping the spirit of ET alive with an exciting live performance at the Toa Payoh Public Library on 21 June at 4 PM. This venue holds a special place in our hearts as it’s where the Toa Payoh Guitar Club began its story back in 1974. Nearly five decades later, we’re returning to this meaningful space to honour our roots and celebrate the music that has united us over the years.

This performance promises to be a celebration of our history and our future, offering a chance to experience the rich musical heritage and the vitality of our club today.

What’s Next?

The joy of ET doesn’t end here! We’re delighted to announce that more performances are in the works. Over the coming months, we’ll be bringing the magic of classical guitar to new locations across Singapore. These events will allow us to connect with even more communities and share the love for music that defines who we are.

For now, relive the beauty of April’s ET sessions by watching the highlights video, and don’t forget to save the date for our June performance. We can’t wait to share more music and create more unforgettable moments with all of you. See you soon!

#EntertainmentTime #ClassicalGuitarJoy #ToaPayohGuitarClub #LiveMusicSession #SingaporeMusicCommunity

The open house for 2024 is completed. Next open house will be 2025.

A special event organize by Toa Payoh Central CC YEC. It’s a day of fun and laughter. If you had trouble registering, you can drop by Toa Payoh Central CC to enquires. Hope to see you there.

Poster – Guitar Jamming and bonding day
Poster credit by Katsu Chew Yong Hong

Last Saturday, it was an honour to have Marcus and Kevin (dad and son pair) with us – to coach us with our current Niibori pieces! It was some of the new members’ first time meeting them, but it was definitely an enriching experience for all of us!

Marcus told us that he joined the club many many years ago, where he led the club from a pure prime guitar ensemble to a niibori one. The TPGC members then did various fund raising activities – concerts, competitions, etc, just to raise funds to build a Niibori ensemble at that time. Being such an inspiration to all (his son Kevin included), Kevin joined TPGC at a young age of 5! He then decided to pursue music more seriously at 13 in the UK, and has now returned to serve the nation :p We are so glad to have both of them back to join us last Saturday!

Here’s a hardworking TPGC at work, with Kevin’s guidance and conducting –

 

After numerous rounds of practising our dynamics / finger techniques for certain portions of the song, we are finally done for the day, and Kevin surprised us with four songs he performed!

It’s amazing how Kevin can make such awesome music by just moving his fingers :p there’s so much for us to learn from him! Fun facts: 1) Kevin practises one hour of (intense) finger exercises before the main pieces daily. :O and 2) The tuning board of his guitar already costs around $1000!

It was definitely a fun session with both Marcus and Kevin! TPGC has learnt so much from them in the short 2 hours they were here. The father and son pair were so cheerful and enthusiastic in sharing with us their experiences. They promised to come visit more often, and we certainly hope they do so!

With lots of guitar love,

Jens

ps. Bonus photo! Andrew’s selfie with all of us