Year 2025
July 2025

Courses

Learn to play Chromatic Harmonica Level 2.

Start Date: 10 Oct 2025 | End Date: 28 Nov 2025
Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Road, Unit 07-05/06, Singapore 179098


 

Course Details
Course Number  SACE-CBO-M-092E-2025-10-01
Course Start 10/10/2025
Course End 28/11/2025
Registration Closed
Duration 16 hours over 8 sessions
Sessions Friday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, 10/10, 17/10, 24/10, 31/10, 7/11, 14/11, 21/11, 28/11
Objective Acquire Musical appreciation in the articulations in different keys beyond C key, and different styles of music. The essence and techniques of using the slider typical in a chromatic harmonica will be explored with the introduction of G and F Major keys and their relative minors. Able to Play more variety of songs and musical pieces on chromatic harmonica at the end of the course.
Description Build on the skills gained in the Level 1 course and take your chromatic harmonica playing to the next level. In this module, you’ll learn more refined techniques, with a strong focus on mastering the use of the slider to achieve smoother transitions, richer tones, and greater musical expression. You’ll also deepen your understanding of music theory as we introduce the G and F major keys along with their relative minors. By the end of the course, you’ll be better equipped to tackle more complex melodies and perform with added confidence and artistry.
Trainer Eddy Ooi

Eddy Ooi is a guitarist trained at Berklee College of Music, holding a Diploma in Music Theory. With a robust background as a lead guitarist and bandleader in various combo bands, he is dedicated to integrating the harmonica into ensemble settings. Eddy honed his skills under the guidance of both local and international harmonica masters. With over two decades of experience, he is now an MOE-certified harmonica trainer and serves as the principal Chromatic Harmonica instructor at the Singapore Association for Continuing Education, alongside teaching in schools and other institutions.
Currently, Eddy chairs the Braddell Heights CC Harmonica Group and is a member of the executive committee of the Harmonica Aficionados Society of Singapore. He is also a founding member of the renowned The First Harmonica Ensemble, which achieved 2nd runner-up at the 2022 Asia Pacific Harmonica Festival (APHF). Beyond music, Eddy is passionately involved in humanitarian work and actively researches Counseling Psychology, particularly exploring the relationship between music and mental well-being.

Venue Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Road, Unit 07-05/06, Singapore 179098
Application Register online with details on Course Topic, Start Date, Full Name (as in NRIC/FIN), Date of Birth, Gender, NRIC/FIN, Race, Citizenship, Address & Postal Code, Email and Contact Number.
Fees Payable $64.00 pp NSA fee for Singaporean/PR age 50+, $320.00 pp for all others
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) Applicable
SACE Membership Credit (SMC) Applicable for SACE members
Contact Person Secretariat Tel: 6266 0648  or Email: secretariat@sace.org.sg