Pianist | Educator | Member of the American College of Musicians
Ms. Sucarita Lim is a dedicated classical pianist and music educator with over 9 years of piano teaching experience. She completed her piano studies up to Grade 8 at the London College of Music and is a member of the American College of Musicians (ACM)—an organization committed to upholding high standards in music education and performance.
Her teaching approach strikes a balance between a strong technical foundation and artistic expression. She emphasizes proper technique, tone production, and interpretative skill, all while nurturing each student’s unique musical voice. Under her guidance, students consistently achieve outstanding results in ACM examinations as well as national and international piano competitions.
Pianist | Educator | Member of the American College of Musicians
Ms. Melanie Chairil is an experienced piano educator with a teaching career spanning nearly 40 years. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Houston Baptist University, Texas, and has dedicated her life to nurturing young pianists who are both technically proficient and musically expressive.
A member of the American College of Musicians (ACM) since 1997, she has been an active figure in the international music education community. Her students consistently achieve top honors in ACM examinations and various piano competitions. Her commitment to musical excellence has guided many students toward pursuing higher education in music.
Between 2012 and 2018, she collaborated with Prof. Julia Kruger (Vice President of ACM) to organize ACM audition seminars across Indonesia. She has also served as a judge at the International Piano Festival in Cepina, Italy, and has been an active adjudicator for the National Piano Guild Auditions in the United States since 2015.
Pianist | Educator
Dr. Edy Rapika Panjaitan is an Indonesian scholar, pianist, music educator, and interdisciplinary artist. He earned his Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Ohio University, USA, with a specialization in musicology, ethnomusicology, and piano performance, following a Master of Arts in Classical Piano Performance from Chengdu University, China.
With extensive expertise spanning piano performance, music education, conducting, and interdisciplinary arts, Dr. Panjaitan is a celebrated artist and scholar. His accolades include winning First Prize at the China-German Youth Art Competition. Internationally recognized for his research and creative achievements, he is deeply dedicated to preserving and promoting Indonesian musical traditions, with a special focus on Toba Batak ritual music.
Bringing together global academic background, artistic mastery, and a commitment to music education, Dr. Panjaitan is an esteemed addition to our panel of judges.
Pianist | Educator
Mr. Hever Torres is a warm and inspiring music educator specializing in piano and vocal instruction. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) in the Philippines.
His background includes serving as a faculty member at Musikademy Davao and the UIC College of Music, as well as performing at prestigious events across the Philippines, including the WCD Festival and annual UIC concerts. Alongside his classical training, he is an active keyboardist and a first-place winner in two regional band competitions.
Having participated in masterclasses led by renowned musicians, Hever remains deeply committed to nurturing and inspiring the next generation through music.
