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This week I am pleased to be joined by Nicholas Ong and Terrence Wong, co-host of the Crafting Musical Lives Podcast. Both of them are currently based in the UK, Terrence in London and Nicholas in Oxford. Amongst the three of us we share a good amount of similarities as alumni of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, having furthered our studies in respective cities in the UK and of course podcast host.

On this first part of a two part interview we spoke about how they have been coping with current situation in the UK, their individual musical journey, and what it means to embark on the path of music academia. Enough from me now, please enjoy this episode of you play a what with Nicholas and Terrence.

Do check out their podcast below:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UXIZR4BBD3Vg9jbMHtylR?si=4KiJilbOQbKb12EQqtT6iQ
Website: https://www.craftingmusicallives.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftingmusicallives/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraftingMLives
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftingmlives/

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On this episode of YPAW, I am joined ME2 Sanche Jagatheesan from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Band. Sanche currently serves as the Principal Bassist of the SAF Band and occasionally dabbles on the electric bass as well as percussion and has been in service since completing his studies.

Join us on this episode, as Sanche shares his work as a military musician, how the SAF Band continues to engage with the general public when live performances are put on hold, his experiences abroad with the SAF Band and some tips for student bassist.

Videos by the SAF Band
Reach Out For the Skies, One Singapore!
“One People, One Nation, One Singapore”

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode of the podcast! You can get in touch with me through https://www.youplayawhat.com . Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends if you enjoyed the episode. Feel free to leave a rating and review on which ever platform you choose to listen to your podcast!  

This first episode of YPAW for the year of 2021 is the second part of my interview with Daniel Bonaventure Lim! If you have not listened to the first part of this interview you can find it here: 
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bwPVgnKeBdBmb7Y1wy0sj?si=JQFldVaqS6Cf-Pddtew3KA

Daniel and I spent 3 years living in Manchester in close vicinity as students of the RNCM. Since returning to Singapore, Daniel has kept himself involved and active in various music activities and organizations, he brings along a refreshing take on the music industry. On this episode, we spoke about how has 2020 been for himself, his thoughts on digital concerts and engaging music communities as well as his musical journey.

We begin this episode from where we left off from the previous. On this episode, we discuss the idea of sunk cost, building up a resume/CV, his entrepreneurial ventures in college and the challenges of self-publishing.

Currently working as a Management Consultant, I am joined by Daniel Bonaventure Lim on the first part of a two part episode that brings us into the new year! Daniel and I spent 3 years living in Manchester in close vicinity as students of the RNCM. 

Since returning to Singapore, Daniel has kept himself involved and active in various music activities and organizations, he brings along a refreshing take on the music industry. On this episode, we spoke about how has 2020 been for himself, his thoughts on digital concerts and engaging music communities as well as his musical journey.

The fact that he composed a euphonium quartet my for me might or might not have played a part in me asking him to come on the podcast....

I am lucky to the worst boss, I would not trade it for most things in this world. On this episode of YPAW, join me as I go on a riff to talk about the reason I would congratulate you for being the worst boss, poor manager of career and the inability to organize your day. Trust me, you might not be in such a bad situation as you think!

Time Ferris Show feat. Seth Godin: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Z7zsYnjFDxGDNWFYlW0sB?si=W5ynhDabTLO_CBmT5KLvsg

Akimbo: https://open.spotify.com/episode/50bncfjgbSd3hNyq5bssHB?si=I55tntMHQOyqZ4h26GP8tg

Composer, Polyglot, Multi-instrumentalist are just some of the words you would describe my guest, Wang Chenwei. Chenwei is currently based in Singapore, he is currently the Composer-in-Residence with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and the co-author of "The Teng Guide to the Chinese Orchestra" the only comprehensive Chinese Orchestra text that is in English. 

Chenwei's skillset as a musician is a unique combination of composition, ethnomusicology and audio engineering, making him a thoughtful musician that tries to use his art to engage others to understand and learn about other cultures through music. We also spoke about exam grading and music competition for music and of course his strong interest in computer programming!

To find out more about Chenwei and his work, you can visit the links below:
https://wangchenwei.wordpress.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/wangchenwei
https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/10808

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode of the podcast! You can get in touch with me through https://www.youplayawhat.com . Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends if you enjoyed the episode. Feel free to leave a rating and review on which ever platform you choose to listen to your podcast!cast!

On this episode and I breaking out norm of YPAW, this particular topic that I am addressing today has been on my mind for quite some time. Tune in to this episode as I share my story of a $4 haircut and a $70 haircut. What I thought was an act of generosity and the reflection on the 3 courses I completed over the last 14 days. 

Well versed in both Western and Chinese musical language and performance, I am joined by Cheng Jin on this episode of YPAW. She uses her compositions to tell a rendition of Asian mythology and fables with a vivid soundscape. In this episode we spoke about her relationship with music from a young age. We spoke about her passion to bring music to the less privileged communities, her emotional struggles as a composer and the different roles in music that she has explored over the years. And of course, what is it like to be a foster cat owner for the very first time.

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode of the podcast! You can get in touch with me through https://www.youplayawhat.com . Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends if you enjoyed the episode. Feel free to leave a rating and review on which ever platform you choose to listen to your podcast!

Fellow coffee lover Lee Jia Yi, is my guest for this episode of YPAW. Currently a student at the Peabody Conservatory and based in the USA, spending her first semester break abroad with the short days and cold weather that is associated with winter. Join us on this episode as Jia Yi paints us a image of Baltimore, she speaks about her compositional process, her thoughts on appealing to the mass media and what is she truly passionate about as an artist.

Check out her work here: https://soundcloud.com/lee-jia-yi-composer

On this episode of YPAW, I am joined by Likie, a current student of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory at the National University of Singapore and have been composing and producing her own music (she even sang!!!) over the last few years! A musician that takes on multiple roles and is never afraid to wander in to the unknown, one can only imagine what is her future beholds! On this episode we spoke about her idea of what makes a good EDM track, the importance of putting her work out there and her unique way of designing her biography! 

You can check out Likie's work on the links below: 
Website: https://www.likielow.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likie.low/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/40yOU7yi0blllPSKvALemv?si=s4SstrC2Q8yGz_eKGwSGXQ