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Jones 石康鈞 Artistic Director & Founder
Jones manages all creative and academic products of the academy. He is also a reputable local recording artiste and songwriter who wins the favor of many fans as well as the media. Jones had also established his other talents in graphic design and interior architecture since 2002.
Jones has also attained Distinction for London College of Music & Media Grade 8 in Pop Music Examinations.
1999:
Awarded 1st prize in《你最珍貴》duet singing competition, organised by former Polygram (Taiwan) and former NTUC Radio FM100.3 (Singapore)
2005:
• Release debut mandarin pop-rock album '火光 Firelight' in Taiwan, Singapore and China by Avex Trax, Taiwan
• Voted 22nd place in 亚洲人气偶像 Asian Top 50 Idols Chart by《 联合早报》 and nominated for:
- Best Local Composition (最佳本地作曲), FM93.3 Singapore Music Awards
- Best New Artiste (最佳新人), FM93.3 Singapore Music Awards
- Best Local Male Artiste (最佳本地男歌手), FM93.3 Singapore Music Awards
- Media Recognition Award for New Artistes (传媒推荐本地新人), FM93.3 Singapore Music Awards
- Best New Artiste Award, 第十二屆全球华语音乐榜中榜, CHANNEL「V」Asia
- Best HongKong-Taiwan Regional Artiste Award (港台最佳新人) 第六屆百事音乐风云榜, Pepsi China
2006 -2009:
• Returned to Singapore and co-founded Artchemist Performing Arts Academy, giving vocal lessons, hosted vocal training workshops
• Judge for various singing competitions including SMU The Virtuoso 2007, NUS Stardust 2009 and Channel U's SPOP Hurray etc.
2010:
• Return to pop music scene in May 2010 with the release of EP album《Solace 另一種溫暖》in Taiwan and Singapore
- Singapore CD Rama sales chart No. 1 for 2 weeks
- UFM100.3 Radio Chart No.1
- CD Review of EP album《Solace 另一種溫暖》 rated 4.5 of 5 stars by Singapore's My Paper 我報
• Supporting role in Singapore's telemovie 'Love in a Cab'
• Release of Single 'SexyLady' via Internet music stores in August 2010
2011:
• Featured in Straits Times (Singapore) 'Faces to Watch in 2011'
• Founded JSKJ (Design & Arts) - design solutions company
• Nominated for:
- Best Local Singer (最佳本地歌人), SPH Singapore E-Awards 2011
- Best Local Album (最佳本地專輯), SPH Singapore E-Awards 2011
- Best Local Composition (最佳本地作曲) for song titled '無助' 年EP album《Solace 另一種溫暖》, SPH Singapore E-Awards 2011
• Featured in Home & Deco magazine Designer Showcase 2011
2012:
• Awarded as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (世界十大傑出青年獎), JCI TOYP 2012
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Damon Yeoh 楊起仁 School Director & Founder & Vocal Instructor
As the school director, Damon manages Artchemist's business development as well as our students' welfare. Damon also teaches singing theory and tutors students during rehearsals and recreational practices. Damon specializes in establishing students' vocal foundation, and strengthening their technique via the proper use of vocal anatomy.
Trained in the electone, Damon was an active member of the school choir throughout elementary and high school. As choir leader, he led his fellow members in various performances and music festivals, both locally as well as in countries such as Sweden and Australia.
Damon has also attained Distinction for London College of Music & Media Grade 8 in Pop Music Examinations.
Other Experiences:
- Performing with students at 木船 Ark Cafe on alternate Mondays, 2007
- Overall judge for Ngee Ann Polytechnic's BA Talentime, 2007
- Grand Finals judge for NTU Hall 4 & 5 Singing Competition, 2007
- Judge for Teenage Icon 2008
- Vocalist for Le Bar's acoustic performances 2008
- Judge for NUS Stardust 2009
- Backup Vocalist for 伟菘偲菘音乐派对 Concert 2009
- Judge for Hwa Chong Institution's Composing Competition 2010
- Performing for Wedding gigs since 2008
Jones 石康钧 & Artchemist 音樂分享會 at Downtown East, 2011
- "In Support of Japan Disaster 2011" Show with Jones 石康钧 at Crazyworld Cafe, 2011
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Lee Ein Ein 李盈盈 Senior Instructor (Composing & Keyboard)
Ein Ein has been teaching keyboard playing in various established music schools in Singapore since 2003. Trained in electone, she is also an experienced keyboardist, performing in multiple shows and events. Furthermore, she is a Warner Chapell songwriter, having published her compositions to various local and regional artistes such as Kelly Poon 潘嘉丽, Joi Chua 蔡淳佳 and Fish Leong 梁靜茹, etc.
In Artchemist, Ein Ein imparts her musical knowledge and skills to help our students achieve their objectives through an effective and interesting learning experience.
Achievements:
- NTU Music Express 10 Nationwide Song Writing Competition (2nd prize, 最佳作曲/演绎), 2004
- Singapore Xinyao Festival 2003 Song Writing Competition Finalist (最佳作曲铜奖), 2003
- Exxon Mobile Song Writing Competition "Song 2002" (3rd prize), 2002
- NTU Music Express 7/8/9 (annual concert) as programmer, music director, stage director, publicity and performer, 2001 – 2003
- Nationwide Song Writing Competition in Malaysia (2nd prize & 最佳作曲/编曲), 2000
- Original Composition being selected as the theme song for TV Astro Beauty Contest, 2000
- Regional Song Writing Competition in Johor, Malaysia (1st prize, 3rd prize & 最佳作曲), 1999
Published Compositions:
- Kelly Poon 潘嘉丽 《印像派的愛情》《給前男友》《答案》
- Joi Chua 蔡淳佳 《一刻曖昧》
- Fish Leong 梁靜茹 《我是愛你的》
- 陳美心 《美天開心》
- Flora Chan 陳慧姍 《蜘蛛俠》
- For China Artistes 《不夠勇敢》《水滴》
- For Xinyao Festival 新謠節 《一廂情願》
Performances / experiences as a keyboardist, pianist & composer:
- Solo pianist for SG Private banking event at New Asia Bar @ Equinox, 2008
- Canon Countdown dinner @ Mount Faber, 2008
- CLAP @ Ang Mo Kio / Toa Payoh / Kreta Ayer, etc since 2007
- OCBC golf monthly tournament, 2007
- Channel U "Superband" (非常superband), keyboardist of "Amber", voted as "the best keyboardist" of the competition.
- "Yours truly" wedding live band since 2007 (perform regularly for weddings, parties, corporate functions, events etc)
- HSBC Christmas Lunch Party, 2006
- Music events (showcase of original composition) at Esplanade
- "International Marriage Forum, Singapore 2006" musical
- "A little dream" wedding live band since 2002 (perform regularly for weddings, parties, corporate functions, events etc)
- Live band at One Rochester, Balaclava, Wala Wala, Billiard Bar, The Legends, Fort Canning, Yi-bar, 97
- Live band at Le-Bar in 2008
- Live band at Gastrobar in 2009
- Released her own EP "KEEP" with Tay Kewei in 2010 with two of her original compositions
- "In Support of Japan Disaster 2011" Show with Jones 石康钧 at Crazyworld Cafe
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Hideaki Koh 高琇銘 Senior Instructor (Composing)
Having a great passion for music and songwriting, Hideaki has taught songwriting at an established music school for over 6 years. His students include artistes and songwriters who have published songs or have become teachers themselves. Hideaki has also attained Distinction for London College of Music & Media Grade 8 in Pop Music Examinations.
With a strong belief that everyone who loves music, can ‘do’ music, Hideaki aims to bring out the maximum potential of every student at Artchemist!
Achievements:
Superband 2008 1st Runners-Up 大风吹
Published Compositions:
- Wallace Huo 霍建华 《你的第一》
- 蔡艾珈 《家缘》
-《新生活》
- 张敏华 《反串》
- 郑靖平 《是时候》
- 大风吹 《季候风》
- 大风吹 《走火》合写
- 大风吹 《幸福起航》合写
- 梁德明 《让我抱紧你》
Producer for:
- 郑靖平 《是时候》
- 张敏华 《反串》
- 大风吹 《季候风》
- 大风吹 《走火》
- 大风吹 《幸福起航》
- 龚振良 《平凡》
- 蔡艾珈 《家缘》
Music Arrangement:
- 迷路兵 《新生活》
Performances / experiences as a composer, bassist & vocalist:
- Backup Vocalist for 伟菘偲菘音乐派对 Concert 2009
- Countdown Party 2009, 2010 Mediacorp Channel 8
- Sheng Shiong Show on Channel 8 Judge 2010
- Thong Chai Charity Show Theme Song
- Stardust 2009 Judge
- Jones 石康钧 & Artchemist 音樂分享會 at Downtown East, 2011
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Lai Jee Yon 黎志勇 Instructor (Guitar)
Having 10 years worth of performing experience, Jee Yon has been teaching guitar since 2005. Jee Yon is also a very versatile musician, playing a wide range of music genres e.g. Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Bossa Nova, J-Rock, Classical and etc.
Jee Yon has a unique method of imparting his musical knowledge and skills that help students achieve their objectives via an effective and interesting learning experience.
Achievements:
- Top 8 Finalist for Superband 2008 “森林帖”
Published Compositions:
- Guitar Recording for Mr. Lee Wei Song’s Beautiful Life Advertisement Jingle (2010) - Guitar Recording for 大风吹 (SuperBand 2008 1st Runner Up) EP Album
Performances / experiences as a keyboardist, pianist & composer:
- Republic Polytechnic 'Jammer's Arena' Group [Guitarist] (2005 - 2008)
- Performed for major outdoor local J-Rock Gigs (2008 - 2010)
- 新加坡電視台歌唱比賽《非常 Superband 2008》16 强
- 新加坡版的超級星光道 2009 (新加坡)
- 煌 2009 Kirameki (新加坡)
- Sparkle On 2010 Countdown Event 跨年倒数派队 (新加坡)
- Street Festival 2008 Street Revolution (新加坡)
- Street Festival 2009 Electric Youth (新加坡)
- Various GRC Heartland Shows with Unplugged Acoustic Band (J.E.T Band)
- Performing for Wedding gigs since 2008
- Tiong Bahru Countdown Event 2011
- 2011 跨年倒数派队 Performed at Vivocity with Tay Ping Hui
- Media Fiesta 2011 with 大风吹
- "In Support of Japan Disaster 2011" Show with Jones 石康钧 at Crazyworld Cafe
- Guitarist for Bungy Bar (Clark Quay Pub/Bistro)
- Guitarist for various bands; “大风吹, J.E.T Unplugged Band, Gestalt, 森林帖，One More Stop, Weekend Vacancy, Quarter to Five and etc”
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