Bio
Since 2019, Ezekiel Liaw has been working as a music educator in Singapore, teaching piano, keyboard, and saxophone to children and adults with a wide range of learning profiles. His students include both neurotypical and neurodivergent learners with a strong belief that music can be accessible and meaningful for everyone. Ezekiel completed his Bachelor of Music (classical) at LASALLE College of the Arts in 2022, majoring in saxophone
Ezekiel first picked up the saxophone at the age of nine in his primary school band, but his musical journey began even earlier. His first instrument was the electric organ, which he started learning at a local community centre at the age of four, followed by piano at five. He achieved Grade 5 Piano (Trinity Guildhall) at age nine before choosing to focus on the saxophone. With over two decades of wind band experience and numerous concerts and competitions, he has developed a strong sense of ensemble playing, musical communication, and practical musicianship.
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Today, Ezekiel specialises in inclusive, learner-centred music education. He adapts lessons to each student’s needs using clear structure, visual supports, scaffolded tasks, and plenty of encouragement. His goal is to help every student, regardless of ability, background, or learning profile, to experience personal growth, a sense of accomplishment, and the confidence to express themselves through music in a safe and supportive space.
Qualifications
Certificates & Experience
April 2006Â - Present
Music collaborations
During his time at LASALLE College of the Arts, Ezekiel has collaborated with various pianists for accompanied saxophone works. He also participated in making pop song covers and collaborated with his fellow classmates to produce both original music and covers for educational purposes.
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Ezekiel has also been participating in his school's wind bands from age 9, taking part in all sorts of events such as overseas trips, competitions and performances. He has also volunteered his time with various bands such as St Andrew's Alumni Band, Orchestra Collective and SMU Symphonia. During his time at the Singapore Armed Forces Band, he was an active participant in multiple concerts and performances, and he is experienced in military music performance and parades. He has also done several other collaborations with pop band settings.
June 2019Â - Present
Music Lessons
Initially, Ezekiel started as a freelance teacher, giving 1-to-1 saxophone lessons and tailoring each session to the individual student. With a primary focus on developing musicality and emotional connection in performance, he works on building strong psychomotor and mental–emotional links between the player and their instrument. This helped his students feel more connected to their music and more confident in their musical ability and identity.
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Ezekiel has also taught in a school band setting as a woodwind instructor and music theory teacher for Pathlight School’s band CCA in 2019. In order to further his musical training, he stepped down from this role to pursue his studies at LASALLE College of the Arts.
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After completing his degree, Ezekiel has been working as a full-time music educator at The Radiant Spectrum, a centre specialising in special-needs and inclusive music education. Since 2023, he has taught a wide variety of students with different learning needs and profiles, specialising in teaching neurodivergent students. Over the years, Ezekiel has developed close working relationships with his students and their families, setting achievable and meaningful short-term and long-term goals for each student, always taking into account their individual needs, strengths, and preferences.
November 2006Â - Present
Live Performance
During his time at LASALLE, Ezekiel has experienced performing solo pieces for live performances. He has participated at the LASALLE open house, Bel Amour—a valentine's day themed performance held by the LASALLE classical students, as well as Piano Voyage—a concert organised and executed by the students at LASALLE,
Ezekiel is also experienced in wind band settings for various genres of music and different roles such as lead saxophonist or as a supporting role.
August 2019 - Present
Creative processes
Ezekiel has been trained in classical music composition and improvisation, and he is also capable of writing his own music or music exercises to cater for various events or lessons. As a classical improvisor, he is able to take various melodies to create new works while striving to remain stylistically authentic to the appropriate music era.
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Ezekiel is also able to guide others interested in this craft to allow them to embark on their own musical discovery and to be more in touch with their creative processes.