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Born in Singapore, I currently hold a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree from the Royal College of Music, London. I have made appearances at various song and music festivals in Singapore, performing in chamber works, musical theatre, and more. I was also invited to perform by the President of the European Union at his official residence. In 2014, I sang the role of Servus in J.S. Bach’s oratorio St John Passion, together with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. I have performed internationally, collaborating with students from the graduate programme for Piano Accompaniment at the Tainan National University of the Arts (2015/2016), the National Taiwan Normal University (2016), and the University of Taipei (2016). I also perform regularly with Mediacorp as part of the live band for championship-round talent-time competitions. I have had the privilege of meeting and working with acclaimed and distinguished artists such as Jessica Chen, Tan Sin Sim, Justin Lavender, Nicholas Sears, Eiddwen Harrhy, Patricia Bardon, Wong Yun Qi, Nicholas Cleobury, Lee Jae Wook, Claude Lin, Robert Winters, and David Rendall. Since graduating in 2018, I have been teaching full-time on a freelance basis. I undertook pedagogy classes for both adults and children as part of my studies. I currently teach vocals, saxophone, music theory, basic pop piano accompaniment, and the fundamentals of basic musicianship for young learners.

My name is Reuben, and I am a very experienced musician, singer, conductor, and teacher who has worked in the music industry for almost 30 years. In addition to having teaching qualifications in Music and Music Education, I also hold advanced qualifications in singing and choral conducting from Trinity College in London and the Nelson Mandela University in South Africa. Having worked across three continents - Africa, Europe, and Asia - I have sung with some of the best choral ensembles, trained and conducted vocal ensembles of all types from beginners to advanced levels, as well as taught singing to a wide range of individuals and groups in terms of age and ability. I am very knowledgeable and patient, and I cater my teaching approach to the needs of the individuals and groups with whom I am engaged.

I am a patient singing coach who focuses on teaching essential singing skills, such as vocal and breathing exercises, before moving on to learning pieces/songs. I believe that a strong foundation is crucial for improvement. I have achieved distinction twice in the ABRSM Grade 8 singing exam at the age of 11. I offer private classes at a highly affordable price.

I am a performer, music teacher, choral conductor, and vocal and piano instructor. Passionate about music education, I have more than eight years of experience in both performing and teaching. My students have achieved outstanding results in music competitions and ABRSM graded exams. I was awarded the Excellence in Education Guidance in recognition of my dedication as a teacher, whose students demonstrated exceptional performance in vocal competitions and secured top three awards at The 6th (Taiwan) Asia Aegean Sea Music Competition 2022 and the Global Arts, Sports, and Culture Association.

Bass-baritone Shawn Liew, with the Trinity College London Associate Diploma in Music Performance. Actively performing with various musical groups in South East Asia, including: Kuala Lumpur City Opera, Jakarta Aula Simfonia Orchestra, Hallelujah Oratorio Society (HOS) Singapore, Malaysia Yin Qi Music Centre, Bachfest Malaysia, Jakarta Oratorio Society, The Opera People Singapore, New Opera Singapore, etc Recent Performances as Bass soloist: • Bach’s Magnificat in D Major BWV243, Motet BWV227, Cantata BWV24 (2013), • Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor (2014) • Mozart’s Mass in C Minor (2014 & 2019) • Bach’s <St John Passion> - “Pilate” (2015) • Beethoven’s Symphony No.9, Ode To Joy (2017, Malaysia & 2019 Indonesia 1st outdoor classical concert & Grand Concert tour in Australia & New Zealand) • Dr Cainan Mui’s <Revelation> (2019)-World Premier, new choral suite (in Mandarin) commissioned by HOS • Bach’s B Minor Mass (2019) • Haydn’s Nelson Mass (2022) • Fauré’s Requiem (2023） • Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis (Mar 2024) • Haydn’s Creation (Oct 2024, Indonesia) • Haydn’s The Seasons (Oct 2024, Indonesia) Roles in operas: • Puccini’s <La bohème> - “Schaunard” (2016) • Donizetti’s <La fille du régiment> -“ Sulpice” (2017) • Puccini’s <Madama Butterfly> - “Sharpless” (2018) • Britten’s <A Midsummer’s Night Dream> - “ Theseus” (2019) • Bizet’s <Carmen> - “Escamillo” (2022) • Bellini’s <La Sonnambula> “ Rodolfo” (2023) • ​ Mozart’s <Don Giovanni> “ Commendatore” (Nov 2024)

Mat Music is a virtual music school that operates online. When communicating with students, we use the Zoom videoconferencing service. We are here to assist you in learning piano, violin, guitar, bass, cello, flute, saxophone, drums, and voice classes in the comfort of your own home. Our mission is to share our passion for music and build relationships with others while having fun with the process of learning together. Mat Music believes that music should be accessible to anyone who wants to make a long-term commitment to it while still delivering world-class education.