Malaysia President, World Piano Teachers Association (WPTA)

Founding President, Malaysia Piano Teachers Association (MPTA)

Artistic Director, Putra International Piano Competition (PIPC)

Founder and Artistic Director, The Fathomage Project (a project that organises recitals, concerts, masterclasses, and workshops internationally)

Founding Member, Debonair (a multi-piano ensemble)

Chairman of Jury, Asia Pacific Arts Festival

Vice-principal and Head of Piano, Clavier Music Studio (Malaysia)

Ian Goh is an accomplished musician who has made a name for himself in the international music scene. He has performed extensively in various countries around the world and has earned a reputation for his exceptional musical talents as a pianist and composer.

As a pianist, Ian has been recognized for his incredible technique and musicality. He won the Missouri State University Concerto Competition in 2008, which led to his piano concerto debut at Juanita K. Hammons Hall in the same year. Since then, he has performed with a variety of orchestras and ensembles, including the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Orchestra, Sixteen Strings String Quartet, DSCH String Quartet, and Debonair. Ian has been featured in several major events, such as the Glissando International Piano Festival (USA), Costa Rica Piano Festival (Costa Rica), and Piano Gala (Malaysia).

In addition to his prowess as a pianist, Ian is also a versatile composer, with an extensive range of works in his repertoire. He has composed numerous pieces for various instruments and has been commissioned to create works for competitions and festivals. His music reflects his diverse influences, spanning from classical to contemporary, and his compositions have been performed in various countries around the world. One of his notable compositions, “Loving Life” for Choir and String Orchestra, premiered at the Asia Pacific Arts Festival 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and has been performed in the USA, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Additionally, “Wind Gust(s)” for Piano Solo, was selected as the compulsory piece for the Professional category at the Kingsburg International Piano Competition held in Yantai, China in 2018.

Beyond his exceptional musical talents, Ian is also widely recognized for his contributions to the music education community. He has served as an adjudicator for over 80 international piano competitions and music festivals worldwide, and is a sought-after guest piano faculty, lecturer, and examiner by music institutes and universities throughout Asia and the USA. Ian’s expertise and experience have been invaluable in shaping the next generation of musicians, and he has played a significant role in nurturing the talents of aspiring musicians.

As a piano teacher, Ian has a reputation for nurturing young talents, guiding them towards their full potential. His students have achieved remarkable success, winning international and national competitions and performing in renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall in the United States, Auditorium Parco Della Musica in Italy, and the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts Recital Hall. Many of his students have also received scholarships from prestigious music conservatories and universities, including the Eastman School of Music and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Ian’s dedication to music education has inspired his students to pursue their passion for music, and his influence continues to shape the music world.