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Justyn Kang

Guitar

With over a decade of teaching experience under his belt, Justyn has taught students from the ages of 4 to age 72. His guitar teaching experience includes conducting MOE workshops in Primary and Secondary schools, teaching inmates at Tanah Merah Prison, and teaching special-needs students with autism and physical disabilities. 

 

A music graduate from LASALLE College of the Arts, Justyn is passionate about teaching music, and to date has produced a 100% distinction rate for all his students' graded examinations.

Beyond the Classroom

Justyn has played professionally for studio recordings, nightclubs, private functions, and MediaCorp events. He is the guitarist behind the official soundtracks for Vasantham television shows Vettai 3, and Ragasiyam.

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Angelina Ang

Vocals & Keys

A First Class Honours in Music graduate from LASALLE College of the Arts, Angelina is largely influenced by pop, rock and musical theatre and has been teaching since 2017.

 

Her classes are tailored to suit the styles and interests of each of her students. While guiding her students to develop their technique and performance skills, she also encourages her students to explore diverse contemporary genres. Angelina has taught students from as young as 4 years old to senior adults. 

 

A highly versatile teacher, Angelina encourages her students to explore diverse contemporary genres.

Beyond the Classroom

Angelina has performed for events such as Halogen Foundation’s National Young Women Leaders’ Day, and the Singapore Association for Counselling's annual counselling symposium.  

She composes her own original music, and was commissioned by the Executive Counselling Training Academy (ECTA) to write a song to inspire and encourage those suffering from mental health issues. 

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Richie Yeo

Vocals & Sing and Strum

Receiving his first taste of formal music education aged 17, Richie understands what it’s like to start learning about music at a relatively later age and believes that instructors must adapt to each student and learn how to extract meaningful development for the unique individual student.

 

Having graduated with a Diploma in Music & Audio Technology from Singapore Polytechnic in 2016, Richie is knowledgable about various aspects of the music industry such as performance, recording, mixing and songwriting. He has also been performing as a singer/acoustic guitarist at various live venues in Singapore with a residency at KPO Café Bar in 2014 and other nightlife establishments such as Acid Bar and Merdandy Bar & Cafe.

 

Richie is also an independent artist and released an EP of original music in 2022.

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Wee Yi Xun

Drums

Having majored in Drums and graduated from LASALLE College of the Arts, Yi Xun is well versed in various genres. He is most passionate about Jazz Fusion and Funk music, wherein he draws inspiration from many great, influential drummers, such as Larnell Lewis, Yussef Dayes and Corey Fontville.

 

Yi Xun is also a MOE certified instructor currently mentoring students in Primary and Secondary School Bands.

 

Yi Xun has also performed in a number of venues such as Origin Bar in Shangri-La Hotel and Level Up at Clarke Quay, and music festivals like LASALLE Rock and Indie Festival, Ignite Music Festival 2022 at Republic Polytechnic and Baybeats 2022.

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Ridwan Johari

Drums

Ridwan Johari boasts an impressive 15 years of rich experience as a drummer, collaborating with diverse bands and artists across a myriad of musical genres, including pop, rock, metal, R&B and mandopop. His musical odyssey commenced in secondary school, when he was invited to join the concert band- an experience that ignited his fervor for rhythm and percussion.

 

Throughout his career, Ridwan has graced stages in various musical venues, ranging from intimate clubs to grand music festivals, showcasing his adaptability as a versatile drummer. He has lent his talents to an array of musical projects, seamlessly transitioning between mainstream genres like mandopop and pop rock, to more eclectic sounds including metalcore, math rock, and even the ethereal realms of shoegaze music.

In addition to his performing prowess, Ridwan is a dedicated freelance drum instructor with a wealth of experience in developing tailored drum curricula for a renowned drum school. He imparts his knowledge to students of all ages, customizing lessons to meet individual needs. Ridwan understands that each learner has a unique style, and he believes that that teaching should be as dynamic and personalized as music itself - rejecting the notion of a “one-size-fits-all” approach to education

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Joel Lee

Drums

Joel started his musical journey at the age of 13 in a symphonic band, and began to develop a strong liking for improvised music and African American Ethnic music. His influences are the great jazz giants, from old cats such as Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Cobb, all the way to modern revolutionary jazz drummers such as Lawrence Leathers and Marcus Gilmore. 

 

He strongly believes in the growth of a person through art & music and how there is a correlation between our lives and music. He aims to share this musical experience with those around him and walk this journey together with them.

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Ethan Soo

Drums

Having started his musical journey at the age of 7, Ethan has since honed his drumming skills and techniques for over 14 years now. He graduates from The School Of The Arts Singapore, where he had the opportunity to showcase his talents in numerous live performances and recitals, including Tones Music Festival (2019).

 

Ethan prides himself in utilizing both his experience as a classically trained percussionist and a contemporary drummer to help his students achieve the solid practical and theoretical fundamentals required to develop their musicianship skills. He strives to help his students develop the necessary techniques, both technical and holistic to allow them to become the musician they hope to be.

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Eugene Png

Piano & Keys

A graduate from LASALLE College of the Arts with a major in Composition, Eugene is an eclectic musician who draws inspiration from and performs many different kinds of music. His compositions use a wide variety of styles as well as instrumentations.

 

Eugene studied as an organist for 8 years, after which he turned his attention to the piano/keyboard, which he has now been playing for 12 years.

 

Aside from teaching, Eugene sings and performs in church as well as works with an a cappella group as an arranger and bass vocalist. Eugene also composes in his free time. Some of his upcoming projects include an album of instrumental jazz fusion and R&B.

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Andrea Lim

Bass

Andrea Lim is a passionate bassist with almost a decade of performing and teaching experience. A graduate of Lasalle College of the Arts, she has performed at a variety of venues and spanning a wide variety of genres. She continues to hone her skills and broaden her horizons by performing regularly.

 

As an educator, Andrea is focused on giving students a strong foundation in the practical, technical, as well as theoretical aspects of music. She aims to help students grow in their interests in the bass and develop their unique musicianship skills.

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Preston Ng

Bass

Preston is a young composer and multi-instrumentalist, proficient in the violin, viola, and electric bass. He is a 2022 SOTA IBCP graduate majoring in music composition, and will major in MSMCP (Music Society/Music Collaboration and Production) at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music starting from 2025. He  benefits from a wide range of holistic musical experiences from classical, traditional, folk, contemporary and popular styles.

 

He often performs with the Orchestra of Music Makers (OMM) and Marsiling Chinese Orchestra (MCO), and co-writes and releases music with Impermanence (无常乐). He also engages in community projects that promotes the arts while being a relief instructor for Primary School String Ensembles.

 

He is a passionate teacher who aims to inculcate musical critical thinking in his students, incorporating theory and analysis into his teaching methods along with an acute awareness of the physicality of playing the instrument.

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Tatiana Tamo

Guitar & Ukulele

From the time she picked up a guitar at the age of 13, Tatiana has been passionate about working in music. Her influences include R&B, pop and rock. Her musical journey shot off after she joined Nanyang Polytechnic's jamming group, which set her on the trajectory of playing in live shows with bands at multiple renowned locations, including the Esplanade.

 

Tatiana works to inspire and support young musicians through her teaching, and believes in instilling a lifelong love of music. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys writing and composing original music with her bands.

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Daryl Khoo

Guitar

Since picking up the guitar 12 years ago, Daryl has been relentless in his pursuit of improving his skills on the instrument. Daryl graduated with a Bachelor's degree in music from LASALLE College of the Arts, majoring in jazz performance.

 

Aside from teaching, Daryl is a session guitarist who has worked with several Singaporean artists at venues and festivals such as Singapore Night Festival. Daryl enjoys playing R&B, pop and acoustic folk music and is currently performing regularly in the nightlife music scene.

 

Daryl enjoys analysing, teaching and explaining concepts about guitar and music. He is a music nerd and loves it when students come to lessons with a desire to discover more about music.

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Chow Cheng Yang

Guitar

Ever since he first picked up the guitar at the age of 10, Cheng Yang has grown a deep curiosity regarding how music works. Over the years, he has explored a multitude of genres, from jazz to classic rock. He continues to delve into a variety of music, and seeks to keep learning and growing as a musician.

 

Cheng Yang hopes to inspire his students to play the music they love and grow as their own musicians. Outside of the classroom, he has played in venues including Blu Jaz and Maduro.

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Marcus Wong

Guitar

With a Diploma in Music and Audio Technology and a high level of music theory knowledge, Marcus is a dedicated guitar instructor with over 15 years of playing experience. His performance background ranges from years of school performances, including appearances at various National Day Parade (NDP) and community centre events, as well as gigs and performances in various venues with a band.

 

Marcus' experience in teaching the guitar has shown him the importance of helping aspiring musicians grow in both skill and confidence. As such, he strives to guide his students steadily in acquiring not only the practical and theoretical knowledge required to play music, but also developing their sense of creativity and individualized musicianship skills.

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Aaron Wisidagama

Guitar

Aaron is an accomplished artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and producer. Having graduated with a degree in Music Technology from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2013, he began his career as a session guitarist for Mark Bonafide and Shabir Sulthan before becoming a solo artist in 2018. Since then, he has released original music, including his debut album "FACTS," which was featured in Disk Union's Asian City Music Disc Guide (2022) in Japan.

 

He's performed at the Baybeats Festival and is the first Southeast Asian to release an album - his sophmore, entitled "Freedom?" - on a Game Boy Advance cartridge.

 

With over a decade of teaching experience in Singapore and the United Kingdom, where he taught at iRock School of Music in Oxfordshire, Aaron has a tried and true track record of mentoring students who have gone on to become successful artists in their own right. His years of experience and innovative approach to music make him an inspiring and effective teacher.

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