Playing the Long Game

Sustaining a life in music by teriver cheung (hK)

Hosted by Chok Kerong

A young man with short dark hair sitting on a black stool, playing an electric guitar. He is wearing a brown leather jacket, beige hoodie, gray pants, and white sneakers with yellow socks. The background is dark. Teriver Cheung

An introduction to the world of jazz.

Building a life in music is not just about talent or moments of success — it’s about endurance, adaptability, and clarity of purpose. Playing the Long Game looks beyond technique and spotlight moments, focusing instead on what it truly takes to sustain a meaningful career in music over decades.

Through candid reflections and real-world experience, this masterclass offers an honest look at the choices, challenges, and mindsets that shape a long-term life in music — on and off the stage.

Person playing electric guitar on a stool in front of a colorful abstract background. Teriver Cheung

Fri, 27 Mar 2026

Playing the long game - Sustaining a life in music by Teriver Cheung (HK)

Hosted by Chok Kerong

Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Gateway Theatre, Blackbox L8
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Tickets: $15

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About Teriver Cheung

Led by award-winning Hong Kong jazz guitarist Teriver Cheung, this session draws from his extensive international career as a performer, educator, and musical director. Hosted by Chok Kerong, the conversation creates an open and thoughtful space for musicians to reflect on sustainability, growth, and personal direction in their musical journeys.

Poster for a masterclass titled "Playing the Long Game" by Teriver Cheung (HK), focused on sustaining a life in music, scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, part of the Lion City Jazz Festival.

  • This masterclass is ideal for:

    • Emerging and early-career musicians

    • Music students and educators

    • Independent artists navigating freelance or portfolio careers

    • Anyone considering how to build longevity in music

  • Participants will gain insights into:

    • Building a sustainable career in music

    • Balancing artistry, livelihood, and personal life

    • Navigating transitions, plateaus, and change

    • Developing long-term thinking beyond short-term gigs or trends

  • The session will take place at Gateway Theatre Blackbox, an intimate space designed for focused dialogue and learning.

  • Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2026

    Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm

    Venue: Gateway Theatre, Blackbox L8

    Tickets: $15

  • This is a talk-based masterclass focused on discussion, reflection, and shared experience.

  • The masterclass runs for approximately 90 minutes.

  • Gateway Theatre is conveniently located and accessible via public transport. Visitors are encouraged to use MRT and bus services where possible. Limited parking is available in the vicinity; please allow extra travel time during peak hours.

    Nearest MRT (Train)

    • Redhill MRT Station (EW18) – ~10–11 min walk

    Nearby Bus Stops & Services

    Several buses stop within a short walk of the theatre

    • buses 14, 147, 196, 197, 729, 961, 153, 855

Whether you’re just starting out or reassessing your path,

this masterclass offers space to reflect, recalibrate, and look ahead.

Because a life in music is built one thoughtful decision at a time.

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Jazz Association (Singapore) is supported by the National Arts Coucil under the Major Company Scheme for the period of 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028.

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