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Lily Chiam
Lily BSB, Brunei Darussalam |
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Biography
Lily was born in Kuala
Belait, Brunei
Darussalam. Having been caught on camera as early as 8 months old playing on a
toy piano, Lily's love for music has grown into a great passion for life and
the expression of the arts for all.
Lily's childhood reflected a sound and somewhat
conservative approach to learning but she always harbored her dream to further
her musical passion, but it wasn't until she was 16 that her English teacher
recommended she take her first formal piano lesson, she was to learn fast as
the power of her passion was given opportunity to live out loud. In an almost
unheard of speed Lily finished five Grades in less than 2 years resulting in
engaging 60 piano students even before she finished her own Grade 8!
Lily then moved to Canada
and became one of the personal students of the famous late pianist Dr. Lejano in
Edmonton. After
obtaining a double degree in AAR Music and BA. Lily began performance tours in
both North America (Canada
and USA) as well as Asia fulfilling a lifelong dream. Lily finished her
Bachelor of Arts in Music at University
of Alberta in 1996.
By the end of 1996 Lily had returned to Brunei to found the acclaimed Expression Music
School. This music school
has now become a premier musical establishment in Brunei. Lily's vision to pass on
what she has learned now had the vehicle to nurture emerging music students.
With over 600 students weekly Lily and her staff of highly qualified
professionals make it their passion to develop the potential in fulfilling the
dreams of many young musicians to bring out the best in each of them, through
lessons, performances and nationally recognized concerts.
At the peak of her leading others into their own passionate
artistic expression Lily is just about to release her first CD album entitled
"Together" with the help of New York Broadway Creative Producer
Richard Fowler from Australia.
Richard says "It is with great pleasure that I
introduce the amazing talents of Lily Chiam. She is fast becoming one of the
brightest artist composers in her region. Her music rings with clarity that
places the album in the crossover genre of World Music and Pop. With masterful
playing by a team of musicians and singer from seven countries, this album is a
collaboration spanning over one year. We had the pleasure of recording in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Los Angeles and New York.
TOGETHER is a labour of love intended for your pleasure. Enjoy it many times over."
TOGETHER is a labour of love intended for your pleasure. Enjoy it many times over."
In her debut CD "TOGETHER" and in the ever expanding
Expression Music school Lily has been able to celebrate the emergence of her
own voice and the voice of so many others.
"Together" CD Album (B$28)
Available at:
Expression Music
B15-16 Bgn Lim Eng Ming
Kiulap, BSB 3577
Brunei Darussalam
T: 673 2232 600
Golden Music Center
Bandar Seri Begawan, Gadong Mall, Tutong, Seria & Kuala Belait
T: 673 2422 000
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