ABOUT 

Samuel Neo is a Classically-trained pianist who began learning the piano at the tender age of 4. In 2022, he graduated with a First Class Honours in Music from LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore, topping the School of Music. Samuel also holds Grade 8 certificates in ABRSM Piano Practical and Music Theory. He also achieved an A1 grade for the 'O' Level Music subject.

Samuel has had numerous performances; of which some notable ones include clinching Second Prize in the 4th Singapore International Classical Piano Competition, the 2019 Ars Nova Festival where he was awarded the Star Awards and performed in the Gala Concert. Samuel had the opportunity to perform in Taiwan for the 3rd Overseas Performers' Festival's Gala Concert and was awarded the Star Awards as well. He also participated in the 5th Overseas Performers' Festival and 7th Singapore Performers' Festival, achieving the Gold Award for both

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Upon graduating, Samuel became a piano teacher who engages in private tutoring as well as teaches at a music school. His aim is to share the knowledge and experience he gained in his years of formal training with students and other musicians. He also hopes to guide others in finding and developing their passion in music. After years of teaching students of all ages, he firmly believes that no one is ever too young or old to learn music - anyone can learn music.

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Since young, Samuel began arranging, composing and improvising and has been arranging music for his local church choirs and ensemble group for over a decade. He has also arranged for solo instrumentalists and for church weddings. Samuel improvises on the piano regularly and sees it as a means of creative output.

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Samuel is also a self-taught organist and serves as a church pianist and organist in his church. He is also the resident accompanist for his church's choir. He is a member of Calvary Jurong Bible-Presbyterian Church, Singapore.

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Samuel was also a tubist in his Secondary school's military band and a Classical guitarist in his College's guitar ensemble. Though classically trained, Samuel also branches out to other genres such as Pop, Jazz, and contemporary music.

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Having been blessed with this gift of music, his main aim is to be a channel of blessing to others through the music he plays.