Biography

About Dennis Ngai

Dennis Ngai is a highly sought-after violin and viola instructor bringing over 20 years of elite teaching experience to his new studio in Ellicott City, Maryland. His musical journey began at age five under the tutelage of his father, a former member of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

Elite Musical Lineage & Training Throughout his career, Dennis has received advanced training and mentorship from distinguished Conservatory of Music faculty members and prestigious musicians, including Antoine van Dongen, Lin Li, Wei He, Amy Beth Horman, and Pasha Sabouri. As a certified Suzuki educator, he has also trained extensively with renowned Suzuki specialists Joseph Kaminsky and Allen Lieb.

A Legacy of Student Success Dennis’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his students' achievements. By combining the Suzuki method with traditional pedagogy, he provides a comprehensive education that builds strong technical skills and performance confidence. His students have consistently secured seats in highly competitive youth orchestras, including:

• California Youth Symphony

• Peninsula Youth Orchestra

• Golden State Youth Orchestra

• Fremont Youth Symphony Orchestra

• San Jose Youth Symphony

• Silicon Valley Youth Symphony

Multilingual Instruction In addition to English, Dennis is fluent in Mandarin (普通話), Shanghainese (上海話), and Cantonese (廣東話), allowing him to provide personalized instruction to students who speak these languages. He is committed to creating a comfortable, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for all of his students.

Today, Dennis is dedicated to providing that same nurturing and supportive learning environment for his students in Howard County, helping them achieve their highest musical goals while fostering a love of music that will last a lifetime.