At Bentley Music Academy our motto is ‘Performance First!’ as it is through performance that we learn most about music, and ourselves.

Sign up for one of our orchestras, our choir, or join the BMA Rockbandz community, register for our Foundation Course or request information regarding our Outreach activities, or join in major international collaborations – there is an opportunity here at BMA ready just for you!

FACULTIES

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Strings

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Voice

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Winds & Brass

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Piano & Keyboards

Drums

Drums

Guitar

Guitar

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Conducting

Faculties - Percussions - 5

Timpani & Percussion

Early Years

Early Years

Latin / Hand Percussion

Latin / Hand Percussion

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BMA CREATIVE ONLINE

OFFERING ONE-TO-ONE TUITION, CONCERTS, WEBINARS, INTERVIEWS, LOCKDOWN SUPPORT SESSIONS TO MALAYSIA – AND THE WORLD!

The vast majority of our operation, from one to one tuition to some of our group sessions and programs are available direct to a screen near you!
We also offer blended learning too, so you can ‘mix and match’ depending on your schedule with some weeks at BMA, or some weeks online.
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We share your passion

We have a wide base of experienced tutors who find teaching music as rewarding as the students learning it. So come find the right music teacher who’ll nurture your love for music & help you realise your potential.

Because music is a performance art we have many different ways at BMA to showcase your talent; from a corner in our open air garden to a 400-seat auditorium.

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Busker’s Corner

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Young Artists Platform

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Concerts & Recitals

Tan Yong Syn

Students are spoilt for choices at BMA - this is what music education is about: getting people excited to make and enjoy music - highly recommended!

Tan Yong Syn / Parent
Selina Zainal Abidin

Bentley Music Academy is a very adult student-friendly place. Their "performance first" motto means the music-making is always enjoyable; thank you BMA for making my musical experience magical!

Selina Zainal Abidin / violinist in Ensemble 24+
Professor Judith Brown

The newly conceived production of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic, The Mikado, was a world first bringing together over 100 participants. Thank you BMA and Kevin Field for hosting this innovative theatre project with such success!

Professor Judith Brown / Dean at Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music
Paul Philbert

Bentley Music Academy is an unique oasis for quality music education in Malaysia - be part of it!

Paul Philbert / Principal Timpanist, Royal Scottish National Symphony Orchestra
Carol Sim

Everyone is kind and helpful at BMA, inspiring and helping each other to reach greater heights. The BMA teachers make learning easy to understand, and fun!

Carol Sim / Parent
Arnand Fabre

We chose BMA for our child as it provides a wide range of music lessons led by motivated teachers and regular opportunities for the students to perform; and all this in very good facilities.

Arnand Fabre / Parent
Jason Fernandez

Apart from the individual violin lessons, we appreciate the many performance opportunities Bentley offers through its concerts, both in an individual and group settings.

Jason Fernandez / Parent

Events

Join a Groundbreaking Musical Collaboration!

EXCHANGE FOR PEACE – December 2025

A Groundbreaking International Musical Collaboration.
Are you an orchestral player, choral singer, youth vocalist, or contemporary musician (rock/pop), aged 13 to adult?
This is your invitation to be part of something truly special.
Exchange for Peace brings together musicians from Malaysia and Australia in a powerful, collaborative project that celebrates unity, creativity, and cultural exchange through music.
Collaborate with international community musicians—right here in your home country.
You don’t need to be a BMA student—this is open to passionate performers from all backgrounds.
Three emerging composers are currently working with Australian composer Raffaele Marcellino. You will have the unique opportunity to create and perform their brand-new work in a world premiere that bridges continents and generations.
We’ll also perform Karl Jenkins’ massive and ever timely, ‘The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace’ with a combined choir that includes singers from Malaysia and Australia.
Rehearsals begin in October, leading up to performances at:
• KL Performing Arts Centre, Malaysia
• Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, Australia
Whether you're a seasoned performer or an emerging talent, this is a rare chance to grow artistically, make lifelong connections, and share in a musical message of peace.
To learn more or register your interest can the QR code or click the link: https://forms.gle/JJunaosyCjSR2oEb7
Let the music move the world—join the Exchange for Peace 2025

Academic Calendar 2025

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Public Holidays observed by BMA
○ BMA Closed, no replacement lesson(s)
Jan 29 & 30 : Chinese New Year
Mar 31 : Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Apr 1 : Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Jun 2 : The Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday
Jun 7 : Hari Raya Qurban
Aug 31 : National Day
Sep 16 : Malaysia Day
Oct 20 : Deepavali
Dec 25 : Christmas
Public Holidays observed by BMA
□ BMA Closed, lesson(s) will be replaced
Jan 1 : New Year
Feb 1 : Federal Territory Day (BB only)
May 1 : Labour Day
Dec 11 : Selangor Sultan’s Birthday (MD only)
✰ Public Holidays, BMA Open
Feb 11 : Thaipusam
Mar 18 : Nuzul Al-Quran
May 12 : Wesak Day
Jun 27 : Awal Muharram
Sep 16 : Maulidur Rasul
BMA’s Academic Term
Term 1 : 1 Jan – 31 Mar
Term Break : 26 Mar – 31 Mar
Term 2 : 1 Apr – 30 Jun
Term Break : 2 Jun – 8 Jun
Term 3 : 1 Jul – 30 Sep
Term Break : 18 Sep – 23 Sep
Term 4 : 1 Oct – 31 Dec
Term Break : 24 Dec – 31 Dec
BMA Concert
Term 1 Concert : 22 Mar & 23 Mar
Easter : 12 Apr
Midsummer : 21 Jun
Term 2 Concert : 28 Jun & 29 Jun
Term 3 Concert : 27 Sep & 28 Sep
Halloween : 25 Oct
Year End Concert : 6 Dec & 7 Dec
Term 4 Concert : 13 Dec & 14 Dec
Year End Concert : 30 Nov
Public Holidays observed by BMA
○ BMA Closed, no replacement lesson(s)
Jan 1 : New Year
Feb 1 : Federal Territory Day (BB only)
April 22 & 23 : Hari Raya Aidilfitri
May 1 : Labour Day
Jun 5 : The Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday
Jun 29 : Hari Raya Qurban
Aug 31 : National Day
Sep 16 : Malaysia Day
Dec 11 : Selangor Sultan’s Birthday (MD only)
Dec 25 : Christmas□ BMA Closed, lesson(s) will be replaced
Jan 22 & 23 : Chinese New Year
Nov 12 : Deepavali✰ Public Holidays, BMA Open
Feb 5 : Thaipusam
Apr 8 : Nuzul Al-Quran
May 4 : Wesak Day
Jul 19 : Awal Muharram
Sep 28 : Maulidur RasulBMA’s Academic Term
Term 1 : 1 Jan – 31 Mar
Term Break : 26 Mar – 31 Mar
Term 2 : 1 Apr – 30 Jun
Term Break : 3 Jun – 9 Jun
Term 3 : 1 Jul – 30 Sep
Term Break : 9 Sep – 16 Sep
Term 4 : 1 Oct – 31 Dec
Term Break : 24 Dec – 31 DecBMA Concert
Term 1 Concert : 18 Mar & 19 Mar
Term 2 Concert : 24 Jun & 25 Jun
Midsummer Concert : 14-16 Jul
Term 3 Concert : 23 Sep & 24 Sep
Term 4 Concert : 25 Nov & 26 Nov
Year End Concert : 16 Dec & 17 Dec