Last week, I had the honour of being invited to Hwa Chong Institution as one of the judges for their Mandarin songwriting and singing competition. It was a meaningful experience, not only because I got to witness fresh musical talent, but also because I saw some familiar faces, students I’ve come across in other competitions, continuing to hone their craft and grow in confidence.

As a singer-songwriter myself, I always appreciate the courage it takes to put your original work out into the world. It’s not just about performing but it’s about being vulnerable, expressing your thoughts and emotions through music, and connecting with others through your art.

Throughout the evening, I was impressed by the level of thought the students put into their compositions. Some explored themes of identity and self-reflection, while others chose to celebrate friendship, family, or the little moments in life. It reminded me of how powerful songwriting can be, especially when it comes from a place of authenticity.

Events like these are so important in nurturing young voices and giving them the space to explore, make mistakes, and grow. I’m grateful to Hwa Chong Institution for including me in this journey, and I’m excited to see where these young songwriters go from here.
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Keep writing, keep singing, and keep believing in your stories.

Cheers,
​Si Tong

On 8 June 2025, I had the pleasure of being part of the 《SG:SW 我寫我的歌 2025》Songwriters' Summit, a special day dedicated to nurturing the next generation of lyricists and composers.

I was honoured to lead a Mandarin lyrics writing session, where we explored how to write lyrics from scratch. The hall was filled with focused yet curious minds, and it was heartening to see participants soaking up every bit of guidance with such openness and hunger to grow.

The Songwriters' Summit also featured a panel discussion where fellow songwriters and I shared our experiences navigating creativity, self-doubt, and the evolving music landscape. Hearing different perspectives reminded me that while each journey is unique, our challenges and joys are often shared.
To round off the day, I performed two of my latest original songs: 《想一個人》and《我們有多不快樂》. It was a beautiful way to come full circle, from talking about lyrics, to teaching them, and finally expressing them live on stage.
Grateful for the invitation from Ocean Butterflies, the energy in the room, and every conversation that sparked new ideas and inspiration.

To all the young songwriters who came: keep writing!

Cheers,
​Si Tong

Check out our latest music production release：《會呼吸的痛》by 林峻民 Daniel Lim for UFM100.3's 廣播劇《東京鐵塔: 老媽和我》!

Digital: https://open.spotify.com/album/1N1hXVGzaiMYwTvGvvMDFv

主唱 Singer：林峻民 Daniel Lim
製作人 Producer： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
作詞 Lyricist： 姚若龍
作曲 Composer： 宇恆
編曲 Song Arranger： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
吉他 Guitars： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
貝斯 Bass: 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
合音 Backup Vocals： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
混音 Mixing： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong @ Haha Music

Check out our latest music arrangement release：《寶貝》by 蔡卫廉 William Cai !

Digital: https://tinyurl.com/yck8pud5

主唱 Singer：蔡卫廉 William Cai
製作人 Producer： Daniel Chai
作詞 Lyricist： 祁哲泉 Colin Qi
作曲 Composers： 蔡卫廉 William Cai
編曲 Song Arranger： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
吉他 Guitars： Daniel Chai
貝斯 Bass: Colin Yong
合音 Backup Vocals： 蔡卫廉 William Cai
混音 Mixing： Frank Lee

Check out our latest music production release：《鎖傷》by 蔡卫廉 William Cai !

Digital: https://spoti.fi/3x4fnwQ​

主唱 Singer：蔡卫廉 William Cai
製作人 Producer： Daniel Chai
作詞 Lyricist： 祁哲泉 Colin Qi
作曲 Composers： 蔡卫廉 William Cai
編曲 Song Arranger： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
吉他 Guitars： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
貝斯 Bass: Colin Yong
合音 Backup Vocals： 蔡卫廉 William Cai
混音 Mixing： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong @ Haha Music
​母帶處理 Mastering： 沈文釧 Darren Sim at Jay’s Studio @ Mix Junction

Check out our latest music production release：《會真遇見》by 林惠貞 June Lim HZ!

Digital: https://bit.ly/junelimhz-hzyj

主唱 Singer：June Lim HZ 林惠貞
製作人 Producer： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
助理製作人 Assistant Producer： 陳昱璇 Chen Yu Xuan
作詞 Lyricist： June Lim HZ 林惠貞
作曲 Composers： 曲班長 Chee Yew Chung
編曲 Song Arranger： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
大提琴/小提琴 Cello/Violin： 楊敏 Yang Min
弦樂編寫 Strings Arranger： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
吉他 Guitars: 單錫甲 Sin Sek Jhia
貝斯 Bass: 蔣偉傑 Kit Tseung
合音 Backup Vocals： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong，陳昱璇 Chen Yu Xuan
合音編寫 Backup Vocals Arranger： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong
混音 Mixing： 林思彤 Lin Si Tong @ Haha Music
錄音室 Recorded at Jay’s Studio @ Mix Junction
母帶處理 Mastering: 沈文釧 Darren Sim at Jay’s Studio @ Mix Junction
OP: 曲班長 Chee Yew Chung

Check out 陳昱璇 Chen Yu Xuan's radio interview on UFM100.3 on her debut original single《火柴》!

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