Ka Shing Oscar LI, born in Hong Kong, had been passionate about music at a very young age. Learning from Ms. Teresa CARPIO, gain Oscar numerous performing opportunities, from performing in a nursing home to funding raising event for Obis, Ronald McDonald house, to performing in pop concert. These exposures in his teens had strengthened Oscar’s enthusiasm about the stage and performing art. Soon later he was introduced to the world of Classical Guitar by Mr. Jacky LAU and started his guitar performing at the age of 15.

 

Unfortunately, Hong Kong does not encourage teenagers to pursue a musical career. Oscar was forced to study a more seemingly secure profession in his first degree. Although not able to study music professionally, he never did truly give up his music and started his teaching career as a freelance. At the age of 23, He decided to pursue a musical career professionally and to help to promote the guitar culture in Hong Kong. Since then, he had been heavily involved in organizing guitar concerts with re-known guitarists such as Don ROSS, Satoshi GOGO, Yuki Matsui, Pierre BENSUSAN, and more. Performing in various types of concerts, such as the Sound of Art series for Hong Kong Museum of Art, Art Prom series for Hong Kong International airport. Oscar also builds a strong public speaking skill, where he was invited to run his own guitar workshop, give introductory lectures in Hong Kong Jockey club funded project and many schools.

 

After running the first-ever fingerstyle guitar festival in Hong Kong Academic of Performing Art, Oscar felt the need to further enhancing his skills and academic knowledge. He finally grants his wish as a child to study music, with Dr. Tariq HARB in Concordia university. During his study he seizes every opportunity to learn, participating in the Guitar Orchestra conducted by Dave PILON, attending masterclasses of Judicial PERRORY, Marco SAN NICOLAS, Ingrid RIOLLOT, and more. Even attending a month-long workshop with Dr. Thomas VILOTEAU.  In 2021, Oscar graduated a Bachelor of Fine Art, Specialised in performance with Distinction.