I am a multidisciplinary artist blending music and design, drawn from the heart to inform both sound and space. My practice weaves piano, composition, conducting, and architectural thinking into cohesive experiences that aim to shape how people feel and move through environments. As an educator and creator, I mentor students, compose for choirs and ensembles, and design immersive musical and spatial concepts. I believe music and architecture share a common future where thoughtful pedagogy, collaboration, and curiosity drive meaningful innovation.

Leslie Edwin Tolson Jr

I am a multidisciplinary artist blending music and design, drawn from the heart to inform both sound and space. My practice weaves piano, composition, conducting, and architectural thinking into cohesive experiences that aim to shape how people feel and move through environments. As an educator and creator, I mentor students, compose for choirs and ensembles, and design immersive musical and spatial concepts. I believe music and architecture share a common future where thoughtful pedagogy, collaboration, and curiosity drive meaningful innovation.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist blending music and design, drawn from the heart to inform both sound and space. My practice weaves piano, composition, conducting, and architectural thinking into cohesive experiences that aim to shape how people feel and move through environments.

As an educator and creator, I mentor students, compose for choirs and ensembles, and design immersive musical and spatial concepts. I believe music and architecture share a common future where thoughtful pedagogy, collaboration, and curiosity drive meaningful innovation.

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Language

English
Fluent
Latin
Intermediate
Korean
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Faculty (Piano, Music Theory and Vocals) at Ossia Music School
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
On the Music Faculty for Piano, Music Theory and Vocals. Teaching the ABRSM, LCM, Trinity Syllabus for Piano Performance, from Grades 1-8 and Diploma in Music; ABRSM Theory Grade 1 to 8 and Diplomas in Music Theory for ABRSM and Trinity College.
Founder and Co-Music Director at Music Singapore
April 1, 2020 - November 11, 2025
Private Music Studio and School, working on choral composition, conducting, teaching piece analysis, understanding, and appreciation and ideation of music design.
Composer and Teacher (Freelance) at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - November 11, 2025
Composer and arranger for Piano Solo, Opera, Choirs, Orchestras and for Film Scoring for theatre and satire. Mostly focusing on Experimental and Avant-Garde, Minimalist, Classics and Impressionism.
Founder and Co-Music Director at byMusic Singapore
April 1, 2020 - November 11, 2025
Founder and co-Music Director. Private Music Studio and School, working on choral composition, conducting, teaching piece analysis, understanding, and appreciation and ideation of music design.
Composer and Teacher at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - November 11, 2025
Composer and arranger for Piano Solo, Opera, Choirs, Orchestras and for Film Scoring for theatre and satire. Mostly focusing on Experimental and Avant-Garde, Minimalist, Classics and Impressionism.

Education

Diploma in Architecture, D.Arch at Singapore Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master of Music (Composition), M.M at The Juilliard School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Associate Diploma in Pianoforte Performance, ARSM; Diploma in Pianoforte Performance, DipLCM at Associate Board of the Royal College of Musicians
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
GCE O Levels at Northland Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
GCE N Levels at Northland Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
at University of West London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Diploma in Architecture, D.Arch at Singapore Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master of Music (Composition), M.M at The Juilliard School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Associate Diploma in Pianoforte Performance, ARSM at Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Pianoforte Performance, DipLCM at London College of Music (LCM)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
University of West London at University of West London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
GCE 'O' Levels at Northland Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
GCE 'N' Levels at Northland Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Member of Choral Directors Association Singapore
January 1, 2020 - November 11, 2025
Hong Kong Young Talents Award in Piano (Gold)
January 1, 2018 - November 11, 2025
MOE Edusave Bursary Award
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
MOE Edusave Good Progression Award
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Valedictorian, Northland Secondary School
January 1, 2017 - November 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Real Estate & Construction