Guitarists of Singapore (GOS) - Lin Si Tong

 

 

Age: 28

Occupation: Singer-Songwriter

Style: Acoustic/ Ukulele

No. of years of playing the guitar: 2.5 years

No. of hours spent on the guitar per week: Dependent on schedule availability

Guitar/ music qualifications: Highest music qualification: Associate Diploma of London College of Music in Pop Vocals Performance (ALCM)

Gig/ competition experience: Been performing for 10 years, but never mind if you have missed my previous gigs! My future gig schedules can be found on my facebook: www.facebook.com/linsitong

Website: www.linsitong.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/linsitong

Instagram/Twitter: @linsitong

 

How did you get acquainted with guitar playing?

 

Jim Lim, a local music veteran once jokingly said that I look more like a guitarist than a pianist. I guess I took his words too seriously and got him to pick my first guitar for me. He grabbed a Taylor, and I paid for it (...of course)... Haha! Pocket burnt.

 

Describe your first experience playing on a guitar.

 

Being a pianist for the past 26 years, I really hate it when my fingers get numb and painful from all that guitar practice. But, the price of my guitar = not worth giving up.

 

What is the best thing about being a guitarist?

 

I can record live guitar tracks on my own while doing song arrangements!

 

Describe your most memorable guitar-related incident.

 

Refer to "How did you get acquainted with guitar playing?".

 

How many guitars do you currently own?

 

One acoustic guitar: Taylor GS Mini. Three ukuleles: Errr...Friends who borrowed my ukuleles, please return me soon so I can answer this~

 

If your house is on fire, which one would you run out with? Why?

 

I will run out with my family. Lives are more important.

 

First guitar: Taylor GS Mini / 2013

 

First song you learned to play on guitar: My original composition: 不配合

 

Most difficult song you have played on guitar: Nil. I just play. Practice makes perfect.

 

Tips for aspiring guitarists: Just play it.

 

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