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‘Matt-Q’ specialises in Public Presentation, Speech and Performance. He has judged various High Profile nation-wide Public Speech Competitions as well as mentor corporate clients in Essential Skills pertaining to Vocal presence and charisma. Having struggled with severe learning difficulties since young, and being diagnosed only much later in life, ‘Matt-Q’ personally empathises with those who have similar difficulties and has made it his personal mission in life to help those who are struggling like him, while enabling them to overcome their limitations and develop a healthy sense of ability and self esteem. ‘Matt Q’ has been involved in vocal training and singing for over ten years. He is a competent pianist, having passed Grade 8 in piano performance (Associated Board of the Royal School of Music, London). Matt Q’ then proceeded to pursue singing, passing Grade 8 (ABRSM) in Voice with distinction and receiving his Associate Diploma (ATCL) in Voice from Trinity College (London, England). In 2004 ‘Matt Q’ won the top title in the MOE X Factor Elite challenge talent competition. ‘Matt Q ’s’ original composition was one of the three compositions selected for the finals in the Rhapsody 2002 competition’s song-writing category. In July 2005, ‘Matt Q’ was invited to sing a Solo Item from “The Phantom of the Opera” during a farewell ceremony for Dr Ng Eng Hen and has sung for President Nathan at the Istana in January 2011, and his government dignitaries. In 2009 ‘Matt Q’ recorded and launched his fifth album entitled “My Romance”. Produced by internationally renowned jazz musician Professor Jeremy Monteiro, this album contains a unique and enchanting fusion of jazz and musical theatre numbers. On the 6th July to the 15th July 2012, ‘Matt Q’ represented Singapore in a prestigious overseas competition- the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) held in Los Angeles Hollywood. This is the equivalent of the OLYMPIC PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION of the world where the organizers give out gold, silver and bronze medals. This project was officially endorsed by the National Arts Council of Singapore (NAC), and ‘Matt Q’ donned the Singapore national colours. Having received a partial scholarship by WCOPA itself, ‘Matt Q’ also was granted a subsidy from NAC. ‘Matt Q’ obtained a silver medal in the senior vocal category of the World Championship of performing arts held at Los Angeles Hollywood. ‘Matt Q’ ’s sixth solo album “Inspirited”, an album comprising cross classical and inspirational pieces, was produced and released by Integrity Music in 2011. In 2014, ‘Matt Q’ released his seventh solo album- “Soul Companion”, a compilation of eleven original compositions with genres ranging from jazz, to rock, pop and gospel. The compositions are inspiring numbers which spur all to persevere in the midst of adversities and to cling onto those who really love and care for us. At the end of 2014, ‘Matt Q’ produced his eighth solo album ‘Embrace- æ‹¥ 抱”. This album, which consists of original compositions in both English and Mandarin is ‘Matt Q’ s first bilingual album. The songs were composed to raise funds for the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS). This album was especially meaningful to ‘Matt Q’ as he had struggled with intense learning difficulties since young. As such, the compositions reflect ‘Matt Q’ ‘s experiences and struggles in life. ‘Matt Q’ has also been personally trained by Mr Dean Kaelin, the internationally acclaimed vocal coach who taught David Archuleta of “American Idol” fame. Mr Dean Kaelin, the President of the International Voice Teachers of Mix (IVTOM), has personally certified ‘Matt-Q’ as Singapore’s main representative in relation to vocal coaching and pedagogy. Awards

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