Aaron K Cargo

Aaron began his musical journey in 2011, leaving behind a career in mechanical engineering to pursue his passion for music. With over 13 years of experience as a guitarist, Aaron specializes in Rock, Metal, Pop, and R&B genres. His dedication to his craft and versatility as a musician have earned him numerous accolades and opportunities to perform on both local and international stages.

As a member of the bands ETERNISE and Mystical Mirage, Aaron has toured extensively across Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak, as well as internationally in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam. His bands have performed as opening acts for renowned artists such as HaKU, fhána, Earthbound Papas, and mindaRyn.

In addition to band performances, Aaron has been a sought-after session guitarist, collaborating with notable artists like Dior 大颖, Amelia Khor 小飞鼠, Daniel Lee 李吉汉, SHIO 郭修彧, and many others. His contributions to the local music scene also include producing tracks in EDM, Neo-Soul, Lo-fi, and instrumental genres.

Education and Certifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, INTI International College Subang Jaya (2017)
• Certificate in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (2012)
• RSL Rockschool Electric Guitar Grade 8 (Merit)
• RSL Rockschool Bass Grade 8 (Distinction)
• ABRSM Classical Guitar Grade 5
• ABRSM Musical Theory Grade 5 (Merit)
• Faridian Jazz Guitar Program Foundation
• Intermediate Music Production (Creative Asia Agency)
• Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3

Competitions & Awards
Aaron’s dedication to excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including:

• Grand Finalist in the Global Battle of the Bands (2014)
• Silver Award and Best Performance at the 28th Golden Phoenix Awards (金锋奖)
• Multiple recognitions from RSL Awards, including the Rockstar Award (2019) and Dedicated Teacher (2019, 2023)
• Best Chinese Song (Silver) at VIMA Music Awards

Teaching Philosophy
Aaron believes in nurturing his students’ unique musical abilities and inspiring them to push their creative boundaries. With a strong foundation in both performance and production, he offers a comprehensive learning experience tailored to students of all levels.