Aden is a pivotal figure at OneHeartBeat Pte Ltd (OHB), serving as its Head of Artistic Affairs as well as an Artiste Facilitator. OneHeartBeat developed in 2001, is a place with an objective to empower a community of learners to realize their potential through music and arts - where they believe art and music is an integral part of one's learning development.
Aden’s journey in music commenced in secondary school as a percussionist in the school military band. With almost three decades of experience, he achieved notable milestones including ABRSM Grade 6 in percussion music, Grade 5 in music theory, and Trinity Guildhall drum kit examinations.
Since 2007 assuming a full-time position at OHB, Aden relentlessly pursues to enhance his proficiency in music-making and pedagogy. He has undergone rigorous training under distinguished mentors such as
- Arthur Hull (VillageMusic Circle®),
- Christine Stevens (REMO’s HealthRHYTHMS® and Rhythm for Healing),
- Kalani Das (Developmental Community Music and Teaching & Facilitating Ukulele),
- Simon Faulkner (Rhythm2Recovery),
- Mamady Keita (Tam Tam MandingueDjembe Academy)
- Susie Davis & Sarah Brooke (Australia NationalCouncil of Orff Schulwerk).
For a holistic development, Aden recognizes the importance and necessity of academic credentials in addition to artistic training. He graduated with a degree in Business from the University Singapore Institute of Management (UniSIM) in 2014 and recently in 2023, Aden attained the prestigious Advanced Certificate in Learning (ACLP) and Performance certification from Institute of Adult Learning (IAL) Singapore.
Aden has led as the Head Artiste Facilitator in OHB for numerous programs tailored to diverse demographics, including youth, individuals with special needs, at-risk youth, senior elderly communities, corporate teams, and public events.
Aden has received diverse certifications in his field of work:
- Village Music Circle® certified facilitator,
- REMO HealthRHYTHMS® trained facilitator,
- Certified Rhythm for Healing Facilitator,
- Certified Sound Facilitator at SPACE2B,
- ASMA Quantum Reiki Master (ESAMM)
When I am silent,I fall into the place where everything is music. In the houseof lovers, the music never stops, the walls are made of songs and the floor dances. Don’t put blankets over the drum! Open completely. Let your spirit-ear listen to the green dome’s passionate murmur as I hear a drum in my soul’s ear coming from the depth of the stars. - Rumi
