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Nicholas Ni to Conduct his Original Works at the Royal Academy of Music, London

Nicholas Ni to Conduct his Original Works at the Royal Academy of Music, London

How an International School in Singapore Helped a Young Composer Thrive | XWA | XCL World Academy SingaporeDiscover how XCL World Academy nurtured a Grade 9 student’s passion for film music, leading to collaborations with professional musicians in London and international recognition.XCL World Academy logoPublished onJune 1, 2026 Passion can

From Relief to Rerecording: What a Piano Diploma Taught Me

From Relief to Rerecording: What a Piano Diploma Taught Me

Checking my inbox today, I was overjoyed to receive the official notice that I passed my ARSM piano exam. Though I prepared for this milestone completely solo without an instructor, designing my own 30-minute repertoire brought a unique sense of joy and discovery. The recording process, however, was intense; nerves

The Canada goose at Canary Wharf

The Canada goose at Canary Wharf

0:00 /0:23 1× The Canada goose at Canary Wharf successfully hatched its eggs.

Abbey Wood

Abbey Wood

In April in London, I saw a sea of bluebells. Walking through the woods of Abbey Wood, I felt the beauty of nature.

London Trip

London Trip

I saw the most beautiful side of nature in London—wild ducks gliding on the water, a nesting Canada goose, a little cat outside a supermarket, and sheep, goats, and pigs roaming freely in Mudchute Park. Spring in London is full of life and has given me so much inspiration.

Reading a book

Reading a book

This is a poem I wrote. I feel that the rhyming in poetry is quite similar to the rhyming in songwriting. Reading a book is not just taking a look. It’s more like tasting food from a professional cook. Some books are made of toffee — sweet. Some are made