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
Strings
Voice
Winds & Brass
Piano & Keyboards
Drums
Guitar
Conducting
Timpani & Percussion
Early Years
Latin / Hand Percussion
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.
COURSES, ENSEMBLES & PROGRAMMES
BMA Professional Development Programme
Students are spoilt for choices at BMA - this is what music education is about: getting people excited to make and enjoy music - highly recommended!
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!
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!
Bentley Music Academy is an unique oasis for quality music education in Malaysia - be part of it!
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!
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.
Apart from the individual violin lessons, we appreciate the many performance opportunities Bentley offers through its concerts, both in an individual and group settings.
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
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
| 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 |
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| 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 |
