Anthony Poi

Anthony Poi is a guitarist and a composer from Singapore who spent his time training in London and Stockholm. He holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Film Music Composition and Orchestration, a Bachelor of Arts in Sound Arts and Design for Film and a Grade 8 Guitar Certificate from Trinity College of London. He also attended the first Steve Vai Academy in New York Albany in 2014.

As an educator he holds a Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning, as well as a Hal Leonard Music Educator certification in “Teaching Composition and Creativity with Eric Whitacre’s Virtual School.”

As a music education masterclass organizer in Singapore he has organized music masterclasses for Dr. Norman Ludwin, Felix Martin, Igor Paspalj, Phil Lober, Yo Onityan and Syukinen from Galneryus.

Anthony has been teaching guitar, bass, ukulele and music composition since 2017. As a performer he regularly performed in various venues in Singapore prior to Covid 2019. He was featured as a guitarist in Marty Friedman’s Official music video “Makenaide” that was premiered in Feb 2021. Many of his pupils have competed in music competitions such as the Yamaha Guitar Festival Instagram Contest in Singapore 2023.

Qualifications:

Master of Arts In Orchestration for Film, Games and Television (University of Chichester), Bachelor of Arts in Sound Arts and Design (University of the Arts London) , Grade 8 Rock & Pop Guitar – Trinity College of London, Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching & Learning (Distinction), Hal Leonard Music Educator Certification Course : “Teaching Composition and Creativity With Eric Whitacre’s Virtual School”

Testimonials:

Norman Ludwin

“I’ve taught Anthony over the years and can safely say that he is a talented and excellent teacher”

– Dr. Norman Ludwin (Composer, Orchestrator, Bassist, Educator)

Felix Martin

“Anthony is a capable music educator and events organizer who understands both the needs of the visiting artist and learners in the audience. He gave us the greatest care when we came to Singapore and he understood all the technical aspect of our show as well! I would totally work with him again.”

– Felix Martin (Touring Musician and owner of FM guitars)

Igor Paspalj

“Anthony demonstrated professionalism in organizing my shred guitar masterclass in Singapore at the Flying V. He went the extra mile in making my stay in Singapore as good as possible. He is a capable music educator who understands the needs of both the artist and students. Highly recommended!”

– Igor Paspalj (JTC artist and Guitarist of the year 2020 by Guitar World and Guitar Player magazines)