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Hi, I’m Karen Lim - Cheah, an accomplished composer, music arranger and songwriter with over 30 years of experience in song writing and music arrangements for ads, pop, dance and orchestral projects. I love collaborating with diverse teams—from sound engineers to creative directors—and I’ve led international recording projects (e.g., a 50-piece orchestra in Bulgaria and Prague). I’m always learning, growing, and delivering high-quality content from concept to completion.
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Language
English
Fluent
Malay
Fluent
Chinese
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Work Experience
Music Director at New Creation Church, Singapore
January 1, 2000 - PresentLead end-to-end project management for audio and audio-visual productions, including albums, music videos, live events, and YouTube features. Collaborate with sound engineers, musicians, vocalists, creative directors, and administrators to deliver high-quality content from concept to completion. Develop original content for special projects, overseeing creative ideation, budgeting, arrangement, licensing, recording, and post-production. Managed and budgeted international recording sessions with a 50-piece orchestra in Bulgaria and Prague, including composition, sheet music preparation, conducting, and final mix delivery.
Music Director at New Creation Church
January 1, 2000 - PresentLead end-to-end project management for audio and audio-visual productions, including albums, music videos, live events, and YouTube features. Collaborate with sound engineers, musicians, vocalists, creative directors, and administrators to deliver high-quality content from concept to completion. Develop original content for special projects, overseeing creative ideation, budgeting, arrangement, licensing, recording, and post-production. Managed and budgeted international recording sessions with a 50-piece orchestra in Bulgaria and Prague, including composition, sheet music preparation, conducting, and final mix delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in Music at Smith College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1990ATCL, LTCL, ABRSM (London) at External Music Diplomas
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Music Certificate: Music Composition for Film & TV 1 at Berklee Online
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Music Certificate: Songwriting: Writing Hit Songs at Berklee Online
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Music Certificate: Composing and Producing Electronic Music 1 at Berklee Online
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Music Certificate: Songwriting Collaboration: Processes, Etiquette, and Legal Aspects at Berklee Online
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in Music at Smith College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1990ATCL, LTCL, ABRSM (London) at ABRSM (London)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Music Certificates (Online) from Berklee College of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Songwriting: Writing Hit Songs at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Composing and Producing Electronic Music 1 at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in Music at Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1990ATCL, LTCL, ABRSM (London) at External Music Diplomas
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Music Composition for Film & TV 1 at Berklee College of Music Online Certificates
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Songwriting: Writing Hit Songs at Berklee College of Music Online Certificates
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Composing and Producing Electronic Music 1 at Berklee College of Music Online Certificates
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Songwriting Collaboration: Processes, Etiquette, and Legal Aspects at Berklee College of Music Online Certificates
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Qualifications
ATCL
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025LTCL
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025ABRSM (London)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Music Certificate: Music Composition for Film & TV 1 (Berklee Online)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Music Certificate: Songwriting: Writing Hit Songs (Berklee Online)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Music Certificate: Composing and Producing Electronic Music 1 (Berklee Online)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Music Certificate: Songwriting Collaboration: Processes, Etiquette, and Legal Aspects (Berklee Online)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025ATCL, LTCL, ABRSM (London)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025ATCL
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025LTCL
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025ABRSM (London)
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Other
Orchetral arrangement to an animation with ethnic themes.
Co-wrote a National Day tribute song
Ads for Hansaplast Singapore
Done in comedic local Singlish flavour.
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