About Us
For guitarists, by guitarists.
Founded with a passion for music education and quality instruction, Guitar Movement provides personalised guitar lessons for students of all ages and skill levels in Singapore.
Established as a humble home-based studio in 2022, we have since grown into an 800-square-foot guitar school and repair centre in Bukit Merah, featuring three dedicated classrooms for individual and group lessons.
Our team consists of experienced musicians and educators with qualifications from accredited music institutions, dedicated to helping every student build confidence, develop strong musical foundations, and enjoy learning guitar.
Our Team
Joel Gan
Founder & School Director
BA (Hons) Music (Popular Performance)
LASALLE College of the Arts
Joel founded Guitar Movement SG with a vision to provide focused, high-quality guitar education that helps students develop strong foundations, musical confidence, and the skills to progress towards their individual goals.
A graduate of LASALLE College of the Arts, Joel holds a BA (Hons) in Music, specialising in Popular Music Performance. With over a decade of teaching experience, he has taught more than 100 students, ranging from young learners to adults, across electric guitar, acoustic guitar and ukulele.
His teaching approach combines structured learning with each student’s musical interests and goals. From building strong fundamentals to developing technique, improvisation and performance skills, lessons are tailored to support students across different stages of their musical journey. His experience spans a wide range of styles, including pop, blues, funk, rock and metal.
Beyond education, Joel is an experienced performing guitarist who has performed at venues including The Star Theatre, Esplanade and Hard Rock Coliseum. His performance experience includes opening for internationally recognised acts such as Scorpions, Whitesnake and LOVEBITES.
Andrew Koh
Music School Executive & Guitar Instructor
Diploma in Information Technology
Grade 8 Trinity Rock & Pop Guitar
Andrew is a passionate guitarist and dedicated mentor with years of experience in both performing and teaching music. He graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic in 2022 with a Diploma in Information Technology and holds a Grade 8 certification in Guitar under the Trinity Rock & Pop syllabus.
His musical journey began in 2016 as a worship guitarist in his church, where he developed a deep love for using music to inspire and connect with others. During his time at Nanyang Polytechnic, he further honed his craft as Vice-President of the Guitar Club and as a member of the Crew Studio Band, performing at various live events in school theatres and mentoring fellow musicians.
For Andrew, playing the guitar is more than just an art. It is a meaningful way to build community and make music fun, interactive, and uplifting.
Danial Sahrani
Guitar Instructor
BA (Hons) Music (Popular Performance)
LASALLE College of the Arts
Danial graduated with a BA (Hons) Music degree specializing in popular performance in 2024 from LASALLE College of the Arts.
An aspiring musician with over a decade of practical experience, Danial’s repertoire of genres includes pop, R&B, rock, fusion and classical.
He plays both the classical and electric guitar, and enjoys teaching others, looking to inspire students to follow their passion for music and guitar.
Danial's notable performances include performing in Hikayat Malim Dewa, for Bulan Bahasa (2017) as well as the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival (2018). He also served as an instructor under Temasek Polytechnic's Music Vox CCA group.
Reginald Cotton
Guitar/Bass Instructor
Diploma in Music
LASALLE College of the Arts
An aspiring musician with over eight years of experience playing the bass and guitar, Reginald has built a strong foundation through live performances and active involvement in Singapore’s music scene. His performance credits include Jazz at the Esplanade in July 2026, where he showcased his versatility and musicianship alongside fellow performers.
Currently pursuing a Diploma in Music at LASALLE College of the Arts, with expected completion in 2027, Reginald complements his performance background with experience in both recording and live sound production. His well-rounded understanding of musicianship, performance, and audio production enables him to support students with practical, real-world insights while fostering confidence and musical growth in every lesson.
Nadiah Sohardi
Marketing Executive
Diploma in Media & Communications
Singapore Polytechnic
Nadiah is a Singapore-based Pop Rock/Alt Rock musician and creative professional with over seven years of experience in photography and videography at Peppermint Studios, where she specialises in corporate and wedding productions.
Having being involved in numerous projects and campaigns such as new car launch events at Kah Motors, to working for commercial advertisements like McDonald’s, in addition to helping startups gain a social media presence, she has developed a strong eye for visual storytelling, brand identity, and audience engagement skills that translate seamlessly into crafting compelling marketing content.
At Guitar Movement, Nadiah brings a multidisciplinary approach to marketing, combining her experience in content creation with her understanding of music culture. Her background as both a creative professional and musician allows her to connect authentically with students and audiences, helping to shape engaging narratives and elevate the school’s presence within the music community.