I'm Ember Swift, a Canadian musician, songwriter, and vocalist whose work spans touring, recording, writing, voice-over acting, and teaching across the globe. I speak three languages: English, Mandarin and French. Since the mid-1990s I have released multiple full-length albums, toured widely, and built an independent presence that includes a touring company and a record/creative ecosystem around Ember Swift. Beyond performing, I write and publish stories, teach music and English, and mentor artists at various stages of their careers. I’m passionate about cross-cultural storytelling, collaborative learning, and sharing the joy of music and language with students and audiences of all ages.

Ember Swift

I'm Ember Swift, a Canadian musician, songwriter, and vocalist whose work spans touring, recording, writing, voice-over acting, and teaching across the globe. I speak three languages: English, Mandarin and French. Since the mid-1990s I have released multiple full-length albums, toured widely, and built an independent presence that includes a touring company and a record/creative ecosystem around Ember Swift. Beyond performing, I write and publish stories, teach music and English, and mentor artists at various stages of their careers. I’m passionate about cross-cultural storytelling, collaborative learning, and sharing the joy of music and language with students and audiences of all ages.

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I’m Ember Swift, a Canadian musician, songwriter, and vocalist whose work spans touring, recording, writing, voice-over acting, and teaching across the globe. I speak three languages: English, Mandarin and French. Since the mid-1990s I have released multiple full-length albums, toured widely, and built an independent presence that includes a touring company and a record/creative ecosystem around Ember Swift.

Beyond performing, I write and publish stories, teach music and English, and mentor artists at various stages of their careers. I’m passionate about cross-cultural storytelling, collaborative learning, and sharing the joy of music and language with students and audiences of all ages.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Original Musician, Songwriter, Touring & Recording Artist at Ember Swift
January 1, 1996 - Present
Lead artist with global touring, recording, and release of multiple full-length albums; engages in songwriting, collaboration, and live performance across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Freelance Singer-Songwriter & Commercial Song Producer at Self-employed / Ember Swift
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance vocal performance, songwriting, and production for commercial and theatre projects; clients include Playbox Theatre, Edumaxi Inc., VIP Kids, and New Oriental.
Music Teacher at Beijing Future Academy
September 1, 2008 - Present
Music creation, production, band/choir/guitar/kindy music and drum-kit instruction; leads classes and ensembles within an expansive creative arts program.
English Teacher at Various Institutions (BIEM, UIBE, Qinghua University courses)
October 1, 2009 - Present
IELTS/English language instruction; IB curriculum and academic writing coaching; supports diverse student groups in Beijing.
Independent Music/Tour Business Owner at Ember Swift Touring / Few’ll Ignite Sound
January 1, 1997 - Present
Organizes live concerts, promotions, bookings, and rights management for Ember Swift across multiple regions.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing at City University of Hong Kong
January 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts, East Asian Studies at University of Toronto
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015

Qualifications

CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
January 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015
HSK Level 6 (Chinese Proficiency Test)
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other