Shun Ng
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Shun Live in Singapore
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shunyi Ng |
| Born |
May 24, 1990 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Instruments | Acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Black Wolf Records |
| Associated acts | Magic Dick |
| Website | shunng |
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| Jeffrey Yong JJ "Shun" model | |
Shun Ng (born May 24, 1990) is a fingerstyle guitarist, singer and songwriter known for his flamboyant guitar style and energetic performances. He is a Boston Music Award winner and recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame 'Holly Prize'.
Shun Ng was born in Chicago, Illinois while his father was studying at Northwestern University, after which his family moved back to Singapore. Ng began competitive gymnastics at an early age; when a teammate brought a guitar into the gym, Ng shifted his interest to music.
Ng was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of eight, and, in spite of earnest efforts, struggled through most of his education.
Ng was mentored by Singaporean Composer & Cultural Medallion winner, Dr. Kelly Tang.
Ng attended Singapore Polytechnic and attained an associate degree in Music & Audio Technology in 2010.
Ng served his two-year National Service in the Singapore Armed Forces Music and Drama Company. He performed in the band and subsequently served as an arranger.
In 2012, Ng was accepted into Berklee College of Music on a scholarship and in 2013 earned entry into the advanced Artist Diploma program. Shun completed one semester on the Artist Diploma program before leaving Berklee College of Music.
In 2010, Ng was invited by Singaporean composer Iskandar Ismail to perform at the closing ceremony of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
In 2012, Ng independently released his debut album, Funky Thumb Stuff. Ng was invited to perform for the president of Singapore for the national broadcast, President's Star Charity which raised $6.23 million that year. He also performed as part of Jeremy Monteiro's "Jazzy Christmas! Duets" concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore.
Ng performed his first show in America at Boston Beyond Borders and shared the bill with singer-songwriter, Livingston Taylor and other established Boston acts.
In January 2013, Ng signed with Ralph Jaccodine Management.
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