Meet our People
At The Wind Academia (TWA), our educators bring more than just technical skill, they offer rich ensemble experience, leadership in performance, and a shared passion for community-driven music.
Led by Music Director Louis Yeo and Conductor Yeo Jie Yuan, both of whom hold Master’s degrees in Music Education and Music Leadership, our team guides learners toward performance readiness through collaboration, not just solo drills.
Unlike traditional schools that focus on individual lessons and exam prep, TWA invites you into a musical journey that’s communal, expressive, and stage-centered.
With us, you don’t just learn music, you live it, share it, and perform it together.
CORE TEAM
Louis YEO
Co-Founder / Music Director
Louis Yeo is a distinguished conductor and music educator based in Singapore, celebrated for his collaborations with internationally acclaimed musicians and ensembles. He currently serves as the Resident Conductor of the National Institute of Education Winds (NIE Winds) and the Nanyang Polytechnic Symphony Wind Orchestra, as well as the Associate Conductor of the Nanyang Polytechnic Symphony Orchestra. Yeo has led ensembles across Singapore, the United States, and Japan, and has collaborated with luminaries such as multi-Grammy Award winner Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra. He has also worked closely with renowned composers, including Eric Whitacre, Philip Sparke, and Frank Ticheli.
Yeo holds a Masters of Music (Education) from Kansas State University, where he specialised in music education with a focus on wind band conducting. Committed to inspiring musicians of all ages and transcending borders, Yeo continues to make significant contributions to music education and performance, earning widespread respect and admiration in the global music community.
WOODWIND FACULTY
Lee Wen Xiang
Woodwind Specialist
Lee Wen Xiang is an experienced music educator and flute player who holds a Master of Education (Music) from NTU-NIE and a First Class Honours Bachelor of Education (Instrumental & Vocal Teaching) from NAFA-RCM, where he received the prestigious Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal (Degree) for the most outstanding Degree graduate. Mentored by distinguished professional educators and musicians in Singapore and London, he has gained a wide range of learning experiences, which have allowed him to develop skills in both teaching and performance. His musical involvements span from orchestral and ensemble performances to various teaching portfolios. Currently teaching several school symphonic bands primarily, Wen Xiang hopes to inspire students to further contribute to the music scene in Singapore while keeping in mind the importance of developing moral values and character-building. He is also currently serving as an Adjunct Lecturer and Winds Coordinator at NAFA School of Music, Faculty of Performing Arts.
Flute
BRASS FACULTY
NG Jun Jie
A trombonist from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Junjie was recently a featured soloist with the Anglo-Chinese School Wind Orchestra and performs regularly with The Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra of the Music Makers and nWinds. He enjoys making music education accessible through finding simple and intuitive ways of teaching musical concepts and communicating about music.
Trombone
PERCUSSION FACULTY
Akhilesh VELLAVAN
Akhilesh, a music major at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, is actively involved in various musical ensembles. He finds fulfillment in coaching and sharing the joys of percussion with students of all ages.
Percussion
Piano & Pop Instruments
Mark Ang
Mark Ang is a versatile Singapore-based music educator, percussionist, and composer with a Diploma in Music Composition from NAFA and an ABRSM performance certification. His teaching, which spans piano, drum set, and percussion for students of all ages, is distinguished by its adaptability to each learner's needs, often incorporating custom arrangements of pop, rock, and classical repertoire. Beyond his instructional role, Mark's extensive experience as a composer for ensembles and competitions, coupled with his background in concert organization and stage management, provides him with a holistic understanding of music education that connects technical skill with real-world performance opportunities.
Piano, Drumset,
Pop Ensemble
Piano, Drums,
Pop Instrumentalist
