Biography

Born in Selangor, Malaysia, Michelle Koo started learning clarinet at the age of thirteen when she joined SMK Seri Kembangan Wind Band. She then showed her passion in music and decided to further her study as a clarinetist. She graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Performing Arts) major in clarinet from University Putra Malaysia.

As an active clarinetist, she also frequently performed in public where she involved in wind bands and orchestras. The stages she shared joy and experiences with included Young Malaysians Go Classic II, Philharmonic Winds of Malaysia, UPM Orchestra, KLPAC Orchestra, KLPAC Symphonic Band, Klang Youth Winds Symphony and Seri Kembangan Youth Wind Band.

Besides performing, she teaches in music schools and provides private lessons. She is also the clarinet section tutor in primary and secondary schools' wind bands based in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.