Drumming Facilitator & Educator / Percussionist / Drummer / Percussion Music Composer / Percussion Showcase Producer

SINGAPORE

Graduated from Los Angeles Music Academy, Kelvin is also a certified ‘Guardian of traditional African djembe rhythms and its culture’, a status bestowed by Grandmaster Mamady Keita.

A constantly sought after artist, Kelvin had produced percussion showcases which were featured in conventions and events such as Singapore Food Festival ’97, International Rotary Convention ’99, Nokia Private Party in 2001, Asia Pacific Life Insurance Congress ’03, NKF Neuphro Asia ’04 and Mus’Art Percussion Club’s campaign in the 15th World Music Contest. The latter campaign also went on to clinch a Silver Medal.

Kelvin teaches African drumming at Lîla Drums, a place he founded for the purpose spiritual growth(character training), stress-relief(recreational) and relationship enhancement(team-building) through drumming.

Kelvin has also recorded for Taiwan pop singer Vicky Zhao(2005),  Singapore jazz divas Claressa Monteiro(2006) & Jacintha Abisheganaden(2005).  

Music Qualification

  › Certified Teacher of Tam Tam Mandingue 

  › Cert. of completion (Professional Musician) by Los Angeles Music Academy

  › ABRSM Percussion Grade 8 with Merit

  › ABRSM Music Theory Grade 5