Esther Ling

BIO/DESCRIPTION

Known to her audiences as Esther Ling, Yun Shyuan Ling is a Malaysian-born Canadian pianist, composer, singer-songwriter and recording artist currently based in Calgary, AB, Canada. A thoughtful and soulful composer, she writes to tell heartfelt stories of people and shared experiences of life.

Her debut single, “Pink Walls” (2024), brought a profound message on domestic violence; it was featured on CBC Radio, CKUA Radio, 20 independent radio stations worldwide, and used by women shelter organizations in domestic violence campaigns across USA and Canada.

Bridging the world of songwriting and choral writing, her debut children’s song, “Cheeky Wind” (2025) is the winning song of the Annual Grande Prairie Boys Choir Songwriting Competition and her first dive into choral composition, of which was premiered by the Grande Prairie Boys Choir, receiving local acclaim for its charm and creativity. She ​continues to write fun, modern choral songs for children to sing, and is actively working on commissioned pieces by choirs in Alberta. She is working towards recording and releasing her first EP album, and continues to develop her artistry in songwriting and composition of all genres.

Besides writing music, Esther is an active performer in the community, supporting the local music scene as an accompanist and keyboardist. She is a solo artist with a thriving business providing live music for weddings and corporate events. She continues to write music and share intimate stories through the gift of song, with the hope that her listeners can find a vestige of the healing and connection that music is for her.