Our Director of Academic & Artistic Development, Kevin Fields is truly a man of many talents. With over 25 years of experience & expertise spanning continents & garnering numerous awards & accolades along the way.

Kevin was an international independent conductor & was the Sub-Principal Percussionist with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, UK’s oldest & most established provincial professional orchestra.

Kevin was a student at London’s Royal Academy of Music when American conductor Andrew Litton appointed him to the BSO, with whom he toured USA twice, Europe on numerous occasions, recorded hundreds of CDs & performed more than 1,200 concerts over a nine-year period.

As drummer, percussionist, composer & conductor, Kevin’s performing pedigree covers rock, swing & orchestral music. Performing in big bands & orchestras since the age of 11, Kevin studied timpani & percussion at Birmingham School of Music. Here, as a first year student, he performed with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra making his professional debut with Simon Rattle conducting, all before graduating from Royal Academy of Music with Honours.

On joining the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, he established ‘Kokoro’ – the contemporary music ensemble of the BSO.

Kevin later went to work with the Ballet Rambert, Saddlers Wells Royal Ballet, The Orchestra of the Bolshoi Theatre & the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

From 1999 to 2014 Kevin was Associate Conductor with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra where he worked with world-class soloists in a variety of jazz, contemporary and mainstream inspired projects. With the MPO, Kevin commissioned Malaysian composers Tazul Tajjudin, Sunetra Fernando, Muriz Che Rose, Adeline Wong & Jyotsna Prakash. He has premiered over 200 international works in Malaysia by living composers; accompanied music legends Siti Nurhaliza & Sheila Majid, formed both the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra & MPO Forum for Malaysian Composers, winning many awards & accolades.

As a conductor, Kevin has directed the BBC Symphony & Australia Chamber Orchestra together with the MPO; National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, Opera North (UK), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, West Australian, Melbourne & Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras.

He has worked with leading international artists, among them: jazz duo Chic Corea & Gary Burton; bandonian player Daniel Binelli; violinist Leonidas Kavakos; pianist Peter Donohoe; Kodo drummer Eitetsu Hayashi & Chinese opera specialist Shu-Cheen Yu.

Kevin believes in “quality music education for all”. It is this ethos that Kevin has been sharing with his students, through Bentley Music Academy, since 1999.

Kevin leads the orchestras at BMA as well as The Conductor’s Circle, Field’s Forum & a variety of Instrumental & Vocal Teaching.

Anis has always had a deep appreciation for the arts, with interests spanning from music to painting and photography. She believes that engaging with art has numerous mental benefits, such as stress relief, improved memory, and a heightened sense of empathy, whether through creating or experiencing it.

Anis holds a Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, which provided her with a solid foundation in technical problem-solving and analytical skills. In spite of her engineering background, her passion for the arts led her to pursue opportunities in creative fields, particularly in music and event management.

During her university years, Anis was actively involved in both academic and extracurricular activities. She served as a member of the student committee for Multimedia and Publishing, participated in performances, and even competed in traditional Malay dance (Zapin). She was also a member of Rakan Muda, where she contributed to community service projects and took part in physical activities during semester breaks.

With several years of administrative experience, Anis is skilled in managing day-to-day operations, coordinating student concerts, and overseeing various events. She enjoys ensuring that operations run smoothly and being involved in event planning and logistics that bring people together.

Anis joined Bentley Music Academy in February 2019 and, after nearly seven years of dedicated work, has progressed to the role of Operations Assistant Manager. Her love for music, combined with her technical background and belief in its power to unite people, continues to inspire her in her career at the academy.

Yasmin’s deep-rooted passion for music began in childhood and has remained a meaningful part of her life ever since. Although her career path has taken a different direction, she continues to enjoy playing the piano in her free time, keeping her connection to music alive.

A graduate of UiTM with a Diploma in Music, Yasmin was inspired to remain in a music-focused environment, which naturally led her to Bentley Music Academy, where she now serves as an Administrative Assistant.

She strongly believes in the value of music education and is always happy to support and guide those who wish to embark on their own musical journey at Bentley Music Academy.

Marsya has always held a deep passion for music, a love that first blossomed when she was just seven years old. By the age of 17, she had already achieved her diploma in Vocal Performance with Rockschool, all while actively performing in concerts and participating in competitions.

Though music had been a central part of her life, Marsya later chose to explore a different path and pursued a diploma in Early Childhood Education. Upon completing her studies, she eventually found her way back to her first love—music. She went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Music Composition, where she not only rekindled her passion but also developed a wide range of valuable skills.

Since joining Bentley Music Academy, Marsya has met many inspiring individuals who share her love for music. She truly believes that everyone is destined to find their community—their people—and she’s excited to welcome many more who share that same spark and joy for music.