YPAW 60: Jonathan Shin - People-Centric Approach to Music and Life, Piano and The Cane, Tips on Improvisation, 200 Years of Singapore History in The 1819 Suite, Approach to Mentorship

You Play A What?

This week I am joined by Jonathan Shin, pianist, composer, hardcore bookworm and a fantastic guest!

In this episode, Jonathan and I spoke about:

1. Pursuing his doctoral studies remotely

2. Developing his people-centric approach to music and life in general

3. His relationship with practice, piano and the cane

4. His tip for getting into improvisation
5. His creative process behind The 1819 Suite commissioned by Resound Collective

6. Composing fast music vs slow music

7. Who are the Lorong Boys and what do they do?

8. Creating music that represents the personality of the group

9. Their approach to being the ensemble in residence at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory

10. Writing text and music for operas and musicals

11. His fiction reading list

The 1819 Suite is commissioned and presented by Resound Collective, produced by Chamber Music and Arts Singapore, and is available in The Glasshousewith FREE access for a limited time: 7 Aug – 19 Sep 2021 in celebration of Singapore's 56th National Day.

The 1819 Suite can still be accessed in The Glasshouse after 19 Sept, with their membership subscription.
The Glasshouse is offering a National Day discount of 20% off the first month of subscription with the code "NationalDay20".

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