Slintip “Pop” Likitwittaya

Slintip “Pop” Likitwittaya is a pianist, violinist, music educator, and arts administrator with a strong background in both performance and music education. She completed her Pre-College studies in Music Performance at the College of Music, Mahidol University, before earning her Master of Music in Music Education from the same institution. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education. Throughout her artistic career, Master Pop has performed as a violinist with leading ensembles, including the Mahidol Symphony Orchestra, Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music Youth Orchestra, and Mahidol Pop Orchestra. Alongside her performance experience, she has devoted many years to piano instruction, guiding young musicians through a teaching approach that combines artistic discipline, musical understanding, and long-term student development. At Muse [X], Master Pop serves as Director of Junior Academy and Marketing Director. In this role, she brings together her experience as an educator, performer, and creative leader to support the academy’s mission of building a learning environment where musical excellence, clear communication, and meaningful artistic growth come together.

- Junior Academy Director / Responsible for the strategic management and overall administration of the music school, overseeing academic operations, faculty development, and educational quality. - Curriculum Developer / Designed and developed comprehensive music curricula, structured learning pathways, teaching materials, and assessment standards for both instrumental and musicianship programs, ensuring high-quality music education and international teaching standards.

- Pre-College studies in Music Performance, College of Music, Mahidol University - Master of Music in Music Education, College of Music, Mahidol University - Currently pursuing Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education - Former performer with Mahidol Symphony Orchestra - Former performer with Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music Youth Orchestra - Former performer with Mahidol Pop Orchestra - 2020 Excellence in Music Teaching Award (Violin) – Awarded by Trinity College London in recognition of three years of outstanding teaching excellence. - Best Teacher Award – HKYPAF 9th Violin Grading Class, Grade 5&8 - Trinity Awards Thailand 2021 – Recognition for Students’ Outstanding Achievement, Highest Marks in Violin Grades 2 & 5. - Best Teacher Award – HKYPAF 10th Violin Group Senior Class / Open Class - 2023 GASCA International Music Instructor Award – 1st Runner-up - 2023 Excellent Music Teacher Award – EIMOC (Excellence International Music Open Competition), Taiwan - 2023 Excellent Music Teacher Award – Piano Classical Class (Junior Class A), Bangkok International Youth Music Competition 2023. - Excellent Music Teacher Award – Violin Classical Class (Senior Class A), Bangkok International Youth Music Competition 2023 - Excellent Music Teacher Award – Violin Classical Class (Junior Class B), Bangkok International Youth Music Competition 2023 - Certificate of Achievement – Thailand Strings Competition 2023 - 2024 Best Teacher Award – HKYPAF Violin Grading Class, Grade 4 (Top 5 Teacher Award). - Trinity Awards Thailand 2024 – Recognition for Students’ Outstanding Achievement, Highest Marks in Violin Grade 4. - Certificate of Appreciation – Thailand International Youth Contest 2024, recognizing outstanding student achievements in Piano Grades 4, 5, 6 & 8, and Violin Grades 5, 6 & Youth Artist Division. - 2024 Best Teacher Honor Award – Prelude Classical International Youth Music and Dance Competition - 2024 Educator Award – Asia Pacific International Arts Festival 2024, Beijing, China - Best Teacher Award – Tokyo International Music Competition 2025

- Combines piano instruction with a strong foundation in music education - Experienced performer with orchestral and pop orchestra background - Graduate-level training in music education from Mahidol University - Currently pursuing doctoral research in music education - Supports Muse [X] as both an academic and marketing leader - 2025 received the Elite Award in the Preliminary Round of the Tokyo International Music Competition (Violin Chamber Category) and went on to win the Gold Medal in the Final Round, Tokyo.