we Believe that the key component of a student's musical journey is having dedicated and skilled instructors to guide them along the way.
From vocal techniques to instrument mastery, our team is well-equipped to cater to the unique needs of each student, and is committed to providing unparalleled support, nurturing talent, and helping students achieve their musical aspirations. With a diverse range of expertise and a passion for music education, our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge to every lesson.
Sherlyn Chia / Founder & Principal
Sherlyn is a highly experienced and respected vocal coach in the music industry. With over 15 years of teaching and performance experience, she has built a strong reputation for producing outstanding recording and performance artists. Sherlyn is dedicated to providing her students and clients with top-notch instruction and support. She continuously enhances her vocal pedagogy through ongoing research and learning to ensure her students receive the best guidance possible.
It is with these beliefs that she founded The Singing Loft.
Shenandoah University
Music Conservatory Level III (Full certification) Somatic Voicework © (United States, Winchester)
Trinity Guildhall
Classical & Musical Theatre Vocal Performance: First Concert certificate
London College of Music
Honors in Popular Music Vocals
Diploma in Music Performance
Singapore Ministry of Education
AMIS (Arts and Music Instructor Scheme) Approved Music Instructor
Trainers
Dr Peak Woo (USA New York – Otolaryngology surgeon)
Dr Wendy DeLeo LeBorgne (USA Ohio – Speech pathologist)
Shelagh Davis (Canada - Speech therapist)
Brett Manning (USA Nashville)
Marta Woodhull (USA Los Angeles)
Jeannie LoVetri (USA New York)
Dr Kathryn Green (USA Winchester)
Starlight Studio (Japan)
Khor Ai Ming (Singapore – Classical/Musical Theatre)
Stella Huang (Singapore – Classical)
Portfolio highlights
Singapore National Day Parade 2004 Finale & Preview singer
Guest performer for JJ Lin 林俊杰 <第二天堂> album launch
Album Backup Vocalist for JJ Lin 林俊杰, A-Do 阿杜 2002-2007
Ocean Butterflies
Created vocal training syllabus for Singapore, Malaysia & China
Training of new vocal instructors and artistes
Artiste trainees include 李冰冰,陈嘉唯, 王传一, 黄麒铭 etc
IMC Group Asia
Artiste management for Singapore artistes
Vocal training for artistes, including Sherman Zhuo, Tien Chong 张天
AC Music Entertainment
Designed in-house artiste training vocal programme
Syllabus and content management
Vocal training for artistes, including Joyce Chu 四叶草, Max Lee
Musical Theatre Production
Toy Factory Innamorati musical 《唯一》with Allan Moo 巫启
Schools
Institute of Technical Education — Lecturer for music elective
Nanyang Polytechnic — 20th Anniversary Gala dinner.
Singapore Management University — Annual Musical Production
ACS International — Production coaching
Notable Clientale
Coaching of minister Baey Yam Keng & wife for song performances
Coaching of Candice Chen 陈永馨 (Voice of China 2015)
Coaching of wedding performance for Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin
Coaching of performance for Raja Kumar, Deputy Secretary (International), Ministry of Home Affairs
Concert Backup Highlights
Julia Peng Jiahui 彭佳慧
Dai Ai Ling 戴爱玲
Freya Lin Fan 林凡
Yvonne Loh / Singapore
With an Associate Diploma (ALCM) in Popular Music Vocals from London College of Music, and a level III certification in Somatic Voicework © teaching pedagogy, Yvonne has over a decade of experience as a coach, singer and concert backup vocalist. Some of the artistes she has worked with include 彭佳慧 (Julia Peng), 卓文萱, 赖铭伟 , 戴爱玲 , and 小钟 .
Aside from her performance experience, Yvonne has also held a senior vocal coach position at AC Music Entertainment, where she prepares new professional artistes for album recordings and live performances. She has also served as a coach at various prestigious institutions in Singapore, including the National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University, and Hwa Chong International School. Additionally, Yvonne has served as a judge for several competitions, including "Impressario" by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Yvonne's remarkable skills, dedication, and expertise make her a highly sought-after vocal coach in the music industry.
Shizuka Matsuda / Singapore
At the age of 17, Shizuka started her musical journey by taking lessons at The Singing Loft. Over time, she has received comprehensive training from renowned music institutions such as the Music Teachers’ Association in California, USA. Shizuka's vocal and piano coaching skills have been recognised with a Merit Certification from the association.
Apart from her training from music institutions, Shizuka also holds a Diploma in Music and Audio Technology from Singapore Polytechnic. She is a certified vocal coach for Adaptive Voice Conditioning™ vocal training pedagogy, which reflects her commitment to keeping up with the latest teaching methods.
With her diverse background and experience in music production, audio technology, and vocal coaching, Shizuka is a versatile and proficient instructor. She has helped numerous students achieve outstanding results in their graded music examinations and is dedicated to constantly improving her teaching techniques to support her students reach their full potential in their learning journey and performance careers.
Chriz Tong / Singapore
With a successful performance career of more than 15 years in the local music scene, Chriz 薇恩 is an experienced and versatile vocalist across multiple genres such as Mandopop, R&B, Pop Rock - creating her very own unique vocal signature that has drawn crowds in her sold-out concert at Esplanade. As such, she has been highly sought after for numerous theme songs for Mediacorp TV dramas - 《Kampong Ties 甘榜情》, 《Waiting for you 我们等你》, 《Love at Risk 爱情风险》, 《96度 C 咖啡》etc , garnering over 10 million views and nominations for Star Awards over the years.
Chriz is also a familiar face in the musical theatre arena, fronting lead roles in several musical productions that includes《 Innamorati 唯一 》directed by Goh Boon Teck and the highly acclaimed 《 December Rains 雨季 》.
Bringing her vast experience into the classroom, students will be equipped with the necessary skills in both their vocal techniques and performance competency.
Jiacheng JC / Singapore
JC, a seasoned and accomplished songwriter, embarked on his professional music journey in 2016, marking the genesis of a remarkable career. Specializing in electronic and R&B production, JC is dedicated to crafting songs infused with his distinctive signature sound.
A member of the Bertyverse team, collaborating with renowned songwriter and producer Hubert Ng, JC has achieved notable success, particularly through the creation of Mandarin theme songs for blockbuster movies like Spiderman, Transformers, and Aquaman. These contributions have not only showcased his versatility but have also left an indelible mark on his music portfolio.
Over the span of seven years, JC's creative influence has extended across Asia, where he has collaborated with esteemed artists such as 林凡, 陈势安, 楊培安, 张杰. His involvement in these collaborations has seen him involved in the songwriting process, contributing to the production of albums and single releases for these acclaimed performers. Through his musical endeavours, JC continues to demonstrate a commitment to excellence, leaving an impact on the music industry.
Jessel Yam / Singapore
Jessel is an accomplished musical director and guitarist. His years of industry experience have made him adept in identifying a good tone, sound and rhythm, and have enabled him to help his students achieve the same.
Beyond guitar coaching, Jessel has collaborated with local production companies, including Awakening Productions, charitable organisations, films and TV series such as Code of Law. Jessel is also a music arranger and producer for songs and albums for various local artistes.
A dexterous guitarist who emphasises on attention to detail, Jessel believes that outstanding guitarists are groomed through their committed practice of the right techniques. His dedication is motivated by his love of music, and by watching his students grow in their musicality and confidence, even for those who embark on their music journey without prior background.
Jessel holds a Diploma in Film, Sound and Video from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore.
Shirley Chia / Singapore
Shirley’s music career took off in 2007 when her original composition was in the Finals of Mediacorp’s nationwide song writing, “S-Pop”, where she emerged as winner for Best Lyrics. Since then, Shirley has performed for notable engagements including Mediacorp Radio Station, Love 97.2FM’s Unplugged Live, Mediacorp Channel U’s《音乐格斗场》Music In The Air variety show, Red and White Flag for Resorts World Sentosa, and Rhapsody de Focus at the Esplanade.
She has also been involved in providing vocal coaching for the finalists of Channel U’s Giant Hypermarket’s Star talent competition in 2011 and to schools including Nan Chiau Secondary School and Singapore Management University’s Music Interactive Club.
Jessica Lee / Malaysia
"Her zeal in music brings inspiration in her singing and coaching..”
Jessica’s music learning journey started as young as the age of six. It was when she discovered her passion in singing, alongside other instruments such as piano, drums etc. In her years of pursuit to perfect her various music disciplines, she has taken part in numerous music competitions including the Perak state-wide singing competition where she emerged as 1st runner-up, and Malaysia’s nation-wide competition, walking away with numerous awards.
Jessica is also certified with a Grade 8 in popular music vocals from London College of Music and has over 6 years of experience helping students from all walks of life in achieving their music aspirations.
Doris Hung / Taiwan
唱歌是我表達情感的方式
幼年就喜愛音樂，從六歲就學習鋼琴樂器和喜愛唱歌，旋律即是生活，有著深愛音樂，喜愛歌唱的靈魂，自小就被挑選加入合唱和音樂演奏，以及歌唱比賽，在教會裡也參與擔任音樂課程和歌唱訓練教學，以及比賽評審，我覺得唱歌能讓人心情愉悅，釋放壓力，表達情感，是一生不可或缺的興趣。
能夠歌唱是一件讓我感到幸福的事，而我相信每個人擁有獨特的聲音，只要透過訓練，人人都能夠自由地享受歌唱，也嚮往透過教導和調整，讓想唱歌的人也能夠享受這份幸福。
目前正在台灣高雄教學幼兒聲音發展和流行音樂歌唱，幫助孩子用有趣的方式學習音樂以及學英文，也結合ＳＴＥＡＭ教學多元化，讓孩子在玩樂中唱好一首歌，另外也教學國中的流行音樂社團，幫助青少年透過唱歌，舒緩心理壓力，也能成為一個興趣，幫助他們在聽音樂的選擇中有分辨能力，以及最重要的是喜歡上自己的聲音，找到獨一無二的自信。