"It's not too hard to work hard once you've turned your day-dream into a life-time mission." - Jolin
Passion never dies. It grows
Stay Hungry and Curious
Jolin believes in continuous learning and the constant development of her musical knowledge and professional skills. Since she devoted herself to music composition, her works have been recognised and loved by both industry professionals and the general public. Her qualifications (so far) are listed below:
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Professional Experiences
- Casual Academic (2024 – ), Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Academy, the University of Sydney
- Co-directing the rehearsals of the Australian Chinese Music Youth Ensemble
- Music Composer & Producer (2019 – )
- versatile, reflective and theatrical style of music for concert hall, film and theatre
- works have been exclusively published and mentioned in Sydney Morning Herald
- Folk-Pop Singer-songwriter (2021 – )
- producing folk tunes of the Shanghainese and surrounding culture, with the intention of sharing and preserving its beautiful musical heritage.
- Musical Content Creator, Educator (2021 – )
- 800 + subscribers on YouTube
- sharing new music every month including my original compositions, ethnomusicology research, Shanghainese folk song productions, as well as tips and information for music creators & enthusiasts.
- with a mission to create and curate useful information & knowledge in a concise and comprehensive manner
- Private Music Teacher (2018 – )
- teaching children and mature students a range of musical skills including piano for AMEB exams, composition & music production, music theory, and singing
- Resident at the Church Street Studios (2019)
Professional Training
Tertiary Education
- Master of Music (Composition) at Sydney Conservatorium of Music (2023)
- Master of Music (Composition and Music Production) with Excellence Scholarship at Australian Institute of Music (2020)
- Bachelor of Laws and International Studies at the University of Sydney (2013)
Composition for Media (Film, Ads, etc.)
- New York University/BMI Scoring for Advertising Workshop with composer Erik V. Hachikian (Marco Polo, When We First Met) (2020)
- APRA AMCOS EQUALIZE Film Music Composition Workshop conducted by Caitlin Yeo, Julian Langdon and Evan McHugh (2019)
Orchestration
- Orchestration (Lecturer: Jonathan Peters) (2019)
- Orchestration: Compose Orchestral Music for Strings (Lecturer: Karleen Heong) (2019)
Music Production
- Pro Tools 101 (Berklee College of Music, Lecturer: Richard Mendelson) (2019)
- Orchestral Mixing (Lecturer: Jake Jackson) (2019)
- MIDI Orchestration (Lecturers: Achim Brochhausen and Holger Steinbrink) (2018)
- Audio Frequency Recognition, Equalisers and Psychoacoustics (Lecturer: Matt Wong) (2018)
Composition Portfolio & Credits
Find more details on:
The “Credits” page (click here), and
- The menu list under the heading “Music”.
Ethnomusicology Research
Field Research
Wuyue/Jiangnan Region, China – East Asia
Goudiao Research
- 22 July 2024: Measurement and pitch examination of Guangde Goudiao artifacts for The Anhui Volume of the Chinese Archaeology Series at the Guangde Museum, Anhui; invited by Chief Editor Prof. Zhu Guowei.
- 17 August 2024: Performance on the goudiao replica at the Chinese National Music Museum, Wuxi, China; invited by Prof. Zhu Guowei.
- 20 July 2024: Tianyun She 天韵社 Kun Opera (Qingchang 清唱) study.
- 6-7 November 2023: Haiyan Tanggong Haozi Preservation and Revitalization – Invited by the Department of Art and Culture of Haiyan County, Zhejiang, China.
- 12 November 2023: Shanghai Folk Song Guided Lecture and Concert – Invited by composer-ethnomusicologist Hou Xiaosheng.
Pamir and Tibetan Plateaus – Central Asia
Noy (eagle bone flute), Dof (hand drum), and the music of the Pamiri people in Taxkurgan, Xinjiang
10 June – 6 July 2024
27–29 July 2023
14–16 August 2024: Studying and Researching Latze Toeshay; invited by Hou Xiaosheng and the Latze Government.
Conferences
Presentation
- ICTMD-MEA (International Council for Traditional Music and Dance – Musics of East Asia), 23–25 August 2024, Osaka, Japan.
- Paper Title: Exploring the Goudiao: A Study of the Sounds, Significance, and Potential for Revitalization of a Yue Bell from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (771–256 BC).
Attendance
- The Association of Traditional Music in China – 23rd Biennial Conference, 12–16 July 2024.
- Chinese Studies Association of Australia 18th Biennial Conference, 7–9 December 2023.
- Symposium on the Study of Traditional Chinese Music Theory and the Practice of Folk Song Teaching and Heritage, and Jiangnan Traditional Folk Song Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance, 2–3 November 2023.
Publications
- Master of Music (Composition), Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney (2023).
- Thesis Title: Embracing Goudiao and the Land of Wuyue: Cultural Voice and Historical Connections in Contemporary Music Composition.
Awards & Recognition
2024
Official Interview for by the Publicity Department of the Taxkurgan Government, Xinjiang, China
2021
Alison Burrell Bequest Scholarship for Master of Music (Composition) at Sydney Conservatorium of Music
2020
- 2nd Place Prize for the Flute Society of NSW Composition Competition 2020 – Weathered (for flute and piano)
- The Excellence Scholarship for Master of Music (Composition and Music Technology) at Australian Institute of Music
2018
- Finalist in the San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival 2018 – Apart (short film)
2014
- Grade 6 Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Certificate in Musicianship (with honours)
2012
- Offered the Greenberg-Gurney-Jensen Scholarship for Bachelor of Music Studies at Sydney Conservatorium of Music
2009
- Shanghai Musician Association Examination Board (SMAEB) Certificate in Improvised Accompaniment (with Distinction)
2007
- Grade 10 Shanghai Musician Association Examination Board (SMAEB) Certificate in Piano
2006
- Grade 6 Shanghai Musician Association Examination Board (SMAEB) Certificate in Classical Singing
Mentors
Composition & Music Production
- AM Roland Peelman (Belgian-Australian Conductor)
- Dr. Daniel Rojas (Chilean-born Australian composer and pianist)
- Dr. Mark Oliveiro (Australian composer)
- Amy Jørgensen (Amy Bastow) (Australian composer for film & television)
- Andrew Scott (Australian composer, performer, and arranger)
- Ian Whitney (Australian composer, performer and arranger)
- Katia Beaugeais (French-Australian composer and saxophonist)
Songwriting
Simone East (Australian song writer)
Audio Theory, Recording & Mixing
Sean Carey (Emmy award winning music producer, recording engineer, musician and songwriter)
Dr. David Kim-Boyle (Australian composer and new media artist)
Classical Singing
Maree Ryan (one of Australia’s leading vocal teachers)
Barry Ryan (Australian Baritone)
Tang Jinfa 唐进发 (Chinese Baritone)
- Yuan Ji 原骥 （former lecturer of the Voice Department at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music)
Piano
Daniel Herscovitch (Australian Pianist)
- Wang Yuxin 汪毓新 (Chinese Conductor, Composer, Pianist)
Guqin
Wu Xiaodan 吴晓丹 (Chinese-Singaporean Guqinist)
Noy (Pamiri/Tajiki Eagle Bone Flute) and Dof (Pamiri/Tajiki Hand Drum)
Akeljian
Amier
Lao Mai
Ethnomusicology
Dr. Catherine Ingram (Ethnomusicologist)
- Dr. Zhu Guowei (Chinese Music Archeologist)
Su Tan/Suzhou Opera (苏滩/苏剧）
- Lu Jiale 陆嘉乐 (National First-Class Suzhou Pingtan Artist)
Fang Yanlei 方晏磊 (National Second-Class Suzhou Pingtan Artist)
Composer-Performer Workshop Collaborators
- Flute – Chloe Chung (Australian cross-cultural flautist)
- Trombone – William Farmer (Tutti Trombone in the Opera Australia Orchestra)
- Violin – Wendy Kong (member of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
- Pipa – (John Jing Dao Ling) (Malaysian Pipa player, Shanghai Consovertory of Music alumni)
Membership
- International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance (ICTMD)
- The Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Limited (APRA AMCOS)
- Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC)
- Australian Pipa Association
