Our Star Achievers

 
Every once in awhile, Academy of Rock encounters talents so bright that it would be near impossible to hide their exceptional gifts. We hope that their hard work, dedication and passion for their craft will be a source of inspiration and role model for others to follow. Academy of Rock is proud to bring you Our Star Achievers.

THERON LIM ( HAWKDRUMMER )

Meet the "World's Youngest Distinction Holder for Diploma in Music Performance from Rockschool UK"! The drum-wonder has furthered his music education by obtaining a brilliant result for his Licentiate in Music Performance LRSL (Perf). Another notable step in his resume as he is the youngest in the world to sit for such a high-level examination.

ACHIEVEMENTS & CREDENTIALS

[All exam certificates taken under Rockschool UK unless stated otherwise]

DRUM KIT

  • Pass DipRSL (Lvl 6) [Performance]
  • Pass w/ DISTINCTION DipRSL (Lvl 4) [Performance]
  • Pass w/ DISTINCTION Grade 8 [Performance]
  • Pass w/ DISTINCTION Grade 3 [Graded]

BASS (ELECTRIC)

  • Pass w/ DISTINCTION Grade 3 [Graded]
  • Pass w/ DISTINCTION Grade 1 [Performance]

PIANO

  • Pass w/ DISTINCTION Grade 1 [ABRSM]

The drumming prodigy is also a brand endorsee for many major music and instrument brands. Being a few years shy from being a teen, he is one of the youngest endorsees ever! The seasoned performer has played in numerous shows locally and abroad and for a variety of occasions from fundraisers to full-blown rock concerts. He has also shared the stage with many notable musicians from around the world. As a brand endorsee, he has been invited to perform in clinics as well as seminars such as the Roland V-Drums Clinic with Michael Schack in 2010.

Theron simply loves to drum so spending 2 hours practicing his drums everyday stems from the pleasure of working the sticks dutifully, like an artist honing his skills on his favourite medium. Basically a self-taught drummer, he finds it a crucial guide for him to expand his repertoire with the experience of his mentors. His passion for music motivates him to constantly immerse himself in different drum playing styles as well as improving on the various instruments he is presently learning.

A seasoned performer, Theron likes to share his skills either in a band or in solos. His most notable shows were for the event ChildAid, 2009 and Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now, 2011. In the former, he was invited to be a performer for the annual charity concert by The Straits Times & The Business Times, and the latest event was for the bi-annual concert organized by Academy Of Rock. Theron wants to share his passion for the drums with a bigger audience and if possible, show the world that a small country like Singapore does have big talents.

For more information on Theron Lim [Hawkdrummer], check out his website or Facebook .