Background:

Kenneth Soh, concert pianist and recording artist of two best-selling CDs, is also the Executive Director of New Bright Future.

Prior to founding New Bright Future, he was the Head of Piano Division at Grace University Music Department serving as Assistant Professor of Music.

As a concert pianist, Kenneth has performed as a soloist in United Kingdom, Switzerland, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and throughout the United States. Mr Soh is also the President of Christian Worldwide Worship Ministries, a non-for-profit organization that helps to network professional Christian musicians to produce quality music to bring people before God.

As a composer, his compositions appear in the following CDs, First Fruits, Shines of Glory, Peace Beyond Measure, I am Free, God’s Love, Let All the Earth Praise Him, A Time for Everything, and Sing Praises to the Lord, Hallelujah!, Immanuel, God's Word.

As a seasoned educator, Mr Soh has over 20 plus years of teaching experience with students range from 3-year-old to retirees. His student is admitted to Harvard University.  He is well known in Omaha for producing highly accomplished piano students.

Qualifications:

Mr Soh received his early musical training in Malaysia and got his musical certificate from the Associate Board of the Royal School of Music. Then he came to the United States to continue his musical education and graduated with Summa Cum Laude and highest honor both in his undergrad and graduate studies.

Listed among his awards are:

Leading Educators of the World
Who’s who in Education in America
2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century
International Who’s Who Professionals
Who’s Who in America
Piano Performance Award
John Smay Memorial Scholarship Award
Ada Royston Instrumental Scholarship Award
Sandford Scholarship Award
United States Achievement Academy Scholar
Barrett Scholarship
Foreign Language Scholarship
Who's Who Among Students in America Universities
Anna Christensen Scholar in Piano
Violet Reich Scholar
Martin Bush Keyboard Scholar
Hellsmann Scholar
NRTs Scholarship

Associations:

o Music Teacher National Association
o Nebraska Music Teacher Association
o Omaha Music Teacher Association
o Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society
o Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society
o Who’s Who in America
o All-American Scholar Program
o Who’s Who Historical Society
o 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century
o International Biographical Centre,
Leading Educators of the World

Testimonials:

Emily Chen, studied piano and music from Mr.Soh for 13 years since she was 5 and now going to Harvard University Fall of 2011.

At my other piano lessons, I would play the songs, then practice them. That was all there was to it. New Bright Future has really made a difference. I've learned not only the music, but also techniques and showmanship. When I joined New Bright Future, my playing immediately started improving, and I can play much more complicated music now. My technique has improved a lot. I'm really glad I joined New Bright Future.
Thanks for making be a better pianist, ken!
Anne Wang

After joining New Bright Future, Anne's playing and skill have improved incredibly. The annual concerts are wonderful to be a part of and the competitions give pride and motivation.
Ray Wang, Anne's dad

New Bright Future has helped me enjoy the piano. Before I joined New Bright Future, I was sullen to the piano and I never wanted to practice. After I joined, I have found time to practice and in all, I now have better management skills. James Y

New Bright Future was what we needed for our children to enhance their God-given abilities particularly in music, in addition, they are taught to stay at task. We have thoroughly enjoyed the whole process by the dedication, love and integrity of those involved at NBF to train and instruct our children with utmost detail and high standards. I know NBF is committed to providing the best training and learning experience. Amos Y

We are very impressed with the quality of the New Bright Future lessons; Mr. Soh is particularly talented and is able to share his expertise on a practical level that makes following his direction easy, and fun. Jay and Emily Hammans

I have been learning piano from Ken (Mr.Soh) for almost 8 years now and I really enjoy it. He teaches me many different techniques and songs. He also helps me attend and practice for concerts and competitions. Just recently, I entered the OMTA Young Artist Competitions, and with Ken's hard work and patience trying to help me memorize and perform the song well, I won First Place and the most Musical Award. I really like piano and will definitely remember that award. I will continue to play the piano and to enjoy it. Emily Chen

We have two children learning to play pianos with Ken for years. We are impressed by Ken's piano technique and skill, as well as his knowledge in music. Our kids have had great progress with Ken's help. My daughter, Emily Chen, even got the "First Place" and the "Most Musical Award" in Omaha Young Artist Competition this Spring. We thank Ken's hard work. He did a great job. Parents of Emily Chen


Dear Mr.Soh,
I want to thank you for your teaching this semester. You have a tremendous gift for both teaching and understanding music. I have to admit that I was fearful of having a man teach me piano (I had only women teachers before), but you have been very respectful and extremely helpful inmy pursuit of piano. God definitely work beyond my unfounded fears! I can't tell you how your teaching me to learn music not just to play it, has been a gift to me. Thanks you for your hard work and your wonderful example of humility in your Christian walk. Melani

Mr.Soh,
I'm so thankful that I've had the chance to get to know you better this year. You have been such an encouragement to me, not only in music, but also in my spiritual walk. Your knowledge, wisdom, and sense of humor add so much to my learning. My piano playing has grown so much because of your guidance. I really hope I can continue to take lessons from you through the next couple years. Thanks for all that you do! Laural W.

Mr.Soh,
I just wanted to let you know how much I've appreciated and loved having you as a piano professor and teacher! I've learned so much in your classes and grwon immensely in my musicianship because of you. I also just really appreciate your humor in class and your willingness to share things about your life and culture with us. Thanks for being a great professor and friend!
Renea W.

Mr.Soh,
Thanks for helping me improve my skills on the piano. You're a great teacher! Leah.G.


Thanks Bin. Jack's lessons are going very well -
Rachel seems an ideal fit for Jack, and he is progressing nicely. Yes, we are very happy with Racheal and New Bright...
We will recommend your school to friends who are looking for music teachers:) Jack's audition with
OAYO Chamber strings went very well yesterday. Jill and Bruce

Dear Mr.Soh,
We greatly appreciate your teaching and encouraging of our daughter, Tasha, as she grew in Christian character and in musican ability....We all sure that your teaching in diligence, attention to detail, and doing her best will be helpful to her in future experiences. Tasha is teaching piano here in Atlantic, adn I'm sure this will be a rewarding time for her. We sincerely thank you for your teaching. Nora and Clayton B

Hobbies:

Teaching, playing piano, reading, traveling, enjoying music, composing, thinking, and exploring new music technology

Student Successes:

1.

  Congratulation  to Emily Chen for being accepted as student at Harvard and Standford University 2011

2. Three of our students, Emily Chen, James Yong, and Anne Wang won top prizes at the 2006 Omaha Music Teacher Association Young Artist Competition, the most prestigious event sponsored by OMTA.

3. Christa Yong was selected as one of the children starring in the “Aunt Molly & Friends” children TV show coming this Fall. In her audition, she played the “Puppy Song” that she had learned at New Bright Future.

4.  Congratulation Julianna for winning the second prize in the Federation of Music Club Competition.  Being the youngest and compete with Graduate students and yet won 2nd place, we are really proud of you.

5.  Congratulations to more award winning students!
Two of Mr Soh's students have recently won some awards. Emily Chen participated in "Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) District Music Contests" on April 24, 2009. She earned the Superior Certificate for her piano solo piece. Also she won the "Outstanding Performance Award" which is the highest and only award to one student among all who perform in all instruments solo category. Juliana Shepherd has won 1st prize at Lions Clubs district contest and will go onto state level.

6.

National Music Competition Winner
New Bright Future would like to congratulate Julianna Shepherd for taking First prize at the Lions Club International state level music competition. Good Job!


7.  Congratulations to the Young Artist Competition Winners!
Bravo! Lilly and Elena for winning the 1st and 2nd Prizes in the prestigious March 2009 OMTA Young Artist Competition. We are happy and proud of you both. Keep up the good work! Your New Bright Future starts here!

Strengths:

Please read the testimonials section

Other Info:

We are dedicated to offer you and your family a musical experience that we believe will have a positive impact for the rest of your life.

Our faculty are hand picked by our founder and we have faculty who even teach at college level or perform in symphony.

Although we offer a variety of programs ranging from piano, guitar, voice, strings, & more, our faculty major in his/her specific area and will give his/her undivided personal attention to each student.