Music Mentors

Jenson Koh - Studio 72’s Drums Head Coach

JENSON KOH (HEAD COACH)

Studio Operations, Drums, Cajon, Hand Percussions

Jenson’s career started early as a professional drummer at the early age of 19. He has encompassed a wealth of performing and teaching experience for almost two decades as a performer, drum instructor and as a composer. His unique approach to teaching focuses not only on the principal instrument of drums but on music as a discipline. His efforts have been directed towards educating and motivating the next generation.

Jenson posseses a BA (Hons), Composition Major, from Lasalle College of The Arts

Mel Ferdinands - Studio 72’s Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Ukulele, and Keyboard Coach

MEL FERDINANDS

Guitar (Classical and Electric), Ukulele, Bass, Vocals

Singer, songwriter, author, and Chairman (elected Writer Director) of COMPASS (Composers and Authors Society of Singapore), Mel has been performing for more than 40 years in the Singapore Music Scene. Conducting guitar (acoustic and electric), bass, ukulele and vocal lessons at Studio 72, Mel caters to his students’ individual needs and aspirations to help them achieve their personal goals and targets.

Teacher Shirlene

Vocals

Shirlene , a veteran artiste from the Singapore Armed Forces Music and Drama Company, having performed for audiences of over 10,000 at major events including the National Day Parade and Chingay. She further honed her expertise as a judge for the nationwide SAFRA Ultimate Voice Challenge in 2015 and 2016.

With over a decade of teaching experience and holding a LCME Pop Music Vocals Grade 8 certification , Shirlene specializes in highly personalized lessons tailored to each student’s unique goals and learning style. Her professional background enables her to deliver customized, impactful instruction for students of all ages.

Derrick Tay - Studio 72’s Vocals Coach

DERRICK TAY

Vocal and Piano/Keyboard Teacher

Derrick Tay is a vocal instructor with more than a decade of teaching and performance experience. His approach blends vocal awareness, biomechanics, and musical storytelling, guiding students to build healthy technique while discovering their authentic voice.
 
Known for his calm, supportive teaching style, Derrick tailors each lesson to the student’s personality and goals. With a background in theatre and experience coaching multilingual repertoire, he also supports students exploring J-POP through phrasing and Japanese pronunciation guidance.
 
Derrick creates a safe, inspiring space for students to grow with confidence, clarity, and artistry.
Jed Lam - Studio 72’s Drums Coach

JEDEDIAH LAM

Drums, Cajon

Jedediah is a versatile and accomplished drummer and educator with a foundation in both rigorous formal training and extensive live performance. His musical journey began at 17, and seeking to master his craft, he relocated to New York City to study at the prestigious **Drummers’ Collective**. There, he immersed himself in an intensive, 2.5-year diploma program under the guidance of world-renowned drummers like **Ian Froman, Kim Plainfield, and Tobias Ralph**, honing his skills amidst a rich tapestry of cultural and playing opportunities.
 
Now based in Singapore, Jedediah brings his wealth of experience to a dynamic career encompassing both education and performance. With 10 years of teaching experience, he effectively guides students of all ages and levels (6-45 years old), specializing in Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop, Funk, and Pop/Rock. As a performer, he boasts a  seven-year track record at renowned Singaporean venues such as Wala Wala Cafe Bar, Timbre Substation, and the Esplanade, demonstrating a proven ability to engage and energize diverse audiences.
 
Jedediah’s unique background fusing New York City’s cutting-edge drumming education with Singapore’s vibrant music scene makes him a passionate and skilled drummer dedicated to rhythmic excellence.
Haikal Mohamed - Studio 72’s Drums Coach

HAIKAL MOHAMED

DRUMS

Haikal is a self-taught musician with more than fifteen years behind the kit. Allured by early inspirations from Rock and Metal genres of music, Haikal developed a unique style of drumming. Known for his precision, power, technicality and creativity, Haikal is a familiar face in our underground music scene, having contributed his talents to several local bands as a versatile drummer. Haikal now lends his passion and artistry to teach and develop a new generation of creative drummers.

Haikal teaches full-time at Studio 72.

Clayton Oh - Studio 72’s Vocals and Guitar Coach

CLAYTON OH

Vocal Coach

Clayton is a local musician with a strong passion in music and excels in both English and Mandarin songs. He wishes to inspire the world with his music and journey through the music industry.

From humble beginnings, Clayton started his musical career as a shy busker outside malls to attaining Top 20 in SPOP 听我唱 2019. After which, countless pubs and bars has continuously engaged Clayton for his excellent performance skills as an experienced artiste. Besides performing in such establishments, he has also been constantly engaged for private events such as weddings and DNDs. Clayton has been teaching guitar and vocal lessons privately since 2020 and has a perspicuous understanding on the difficulties a student would face and, would create fun and engaging lessons for students whilst tackling the difficulties they may face along the way.

The inspiring artiste has touched the hearts of his students and audiences and aspires to continue doing so whilst perusing his dreams to be an established artiste in the local music industry. Clayton gives his very best in his performances as he believes that the most valuable asset, he possesses is his craft and wishes to share it with the world.

Karena Yeo - Studio 72’s Vocals Coach

Karena Yeo

Vocal Coach

Karena is a singer-songwriter specializing in alt-R&B, pop, and fusion genres. Holding a diploma in music and audio technology, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as a vocal teacher. Notable collaborations include her work with producers like KRCKZ on “Let Me Go” and contributions to the late XVAN’s tribute EP, “XVAN,” collaborating with acclaimed artists such as evanturetime, Foxela, Brittle Bear, MYRNE, and KNIGHTNDAE. Recognized for her talent, Karena reached the top 4 finals in MediaCorp’s SPOPSing SPOP听我唱 2018, showcasing her exceptional vocal prowess and musical versatility.

Chalmers Yeo - Studio 72’s Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele Coach

CHALMERS YEO

Guitar, Bass, UKULELE

With a musical journey that began at the age of 15, Chalmers has woven his passion into the fabric of countless events, from the vibrant energy of Gastrobeats to the grandeur of the Esplanade stage.

Through his music, Chalmers aims to ignite the passion for guitar in others, believing that the joy of music knows no age limit.

Chalmers teaches the Bass, Guitar & Ukulele.