I am an ardent musician and designer who writes from the heart and shapes ideas into music and architectural concepts. I see music and architecture as deeply interconnected forces that can shape the future of the world. I carry a pen and sketchpad at all times to capture ideas, turning them into musical compositions and architectural designs. In my practice, I lead and collaborate across roles, from composing and conducting to teaching and design, blending experimental and classical traditions to create meaningful soundscapes and environments.

Leslie Edwin Tolson Jr

I am an ardent musician and designer who writes from the heart and shapes ideas into music and architectural concepts. I see music and architecture as deeply interconnected forces that can shape the future of the world. I carry a pen and sketchpad at all times to capture ideas, turning them into musical compositions and architectural designs. In my practice, I lead and collaborate across roles, from composing and conducting to teaching and design, blending experimental and classical traditions to create meaningful soundscapes and environments.

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I am an ardent musician and designer who writes from the heart and shapes ideas into music and architectural concepts. I see music and architecture as deeply interconnected forces that can shape the future of the world. I carry a pen and sketchpad at all times to capture ideas, turning them into musical compositions and architectural designs.

In my practice, I lead and collaborate across roles, from composing and conducting to teaching and design, blending experimental and classical traditions to create meaningful soundscapes and environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Korean
Intermediate
Latin
Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Faculty (Piano, Music Theory and Vocals) at Ossia Music School
November 1, 2023 - Present
Teaching the ABRSM, LCM, Trinity Syllabus for Piano Performance (Grades 1-8 and Diploma); ABRSM Theory Grades 1-8 and Diplomas in Music Theory for ABRSM and Trinity College.
Founder and Co-Music Director at byMusic Singapore
April 1, 2020 - Present
Works on choral composition, conducting, teaching piece analysis, understanding, and appreciation and ideation of music design.
Freelance Composer and Teacher at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
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 at Singapore Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master of Music (Composition) at The Juilliard School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Associate Diploma in Pianoforte Performance at ABRSM
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Pianoforte Performance, DipLCM at London College of Music / University of West London
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

Qualifications

Hong Kong Young Talents Award in Piano (Gold)
January 1, 2018 - September 7, 2025
MOE Edusave Bursary Award
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
MOE Edusave Good Progression Award
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services