About Esther Ling

Esther is a Canadian pianist, composer, singer-songwriter and recording artist currently based in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

 

She brings compelling lyricism in her songwriting, crafting heartfelt stories with music through her passion in exploring the depths of human emotion and the beauty of our shared experiences.

 

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

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Esther is the winner of the 2025 Grande Prairie Boys Choir Songwriting Competition with her original song "Cheeky Wind"; a children's song written for the boys choir to sing. 

 

She continues to write music, sharing intimate stories through the gift of song -- hoping that her listeners can find a vestige of the healing and connection that music is for her.

 

Story

Esther was born and raised in Malaysia, and started playing the piano at the age of 6. 

 

She grew up with a father who generously shared his love for Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra, and a mother who adored Mando-pop artists, Jacky Cheung and Anita Mui; making classic and ballad music from the 70s and 80s the backdrop of what Esther would soak in herself. 

 

After completing her classical training in piano, she spun off to a degree, then a career, in engineering, before life brought her in full circle to music again through an unexpected form:

 

Finding herself teaching her own daughter piano, she decided to pursue what she hadn’t had the chance to before. Since then, she finished a music performance diploma and continues to further her education—all as she learns about music performance, songwriting and keeps creating her own.

 

Live Music

 

Esther brings a fusion of classical, pop, and jazz melodies with lively improvisations at the piano. With a diverse repertoire, she enjoys sharing easy-listening piano music at weddings, cafe/hotel lounges, and celebration of life events.

 

An active performer, she supports community musicians, schools and students as an accompanist and keyboard player. She volunteers at the Grande Prairie Music Teacher's Association, helping to bring professional development opportunities to local music teachers. 

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You will often find her soaking up the sounds of nature with bicycle rides, snowboarding in the mountains, and attempting 3-point shoots at the basketball net with her two children.