About Artusik
Founded by Singaporean ethnic music instructor, performer, and composer Shahneezar Shahnan, Artusik is a creative initiative dedicated to unlocking the rich heritage of Nusantaran music. Through a blend of education, outreach, and original music creation and performance, Artusik cultivates a deeper understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia’s diverse musical traditions. The project serves as a vibrant platform for sharing these cultural sounds with wider audiences, both locally and globally.
Deeply inspired by the teachings of his late mentor, Mohamed Khamis Selamat, Shahneezar guides Artusik with a mission to transform how Nusantaran music is taught and experienced. The initiative embraces an inclusive, forward-thinking approach that bridges traditional practices with the evolving cultural landscape of the 21st century—reimagining the role of ethnic music in contemporary society while honoring its deep-rooted origins.
Nabillah Jalal is a musician, educator, and community champion. She is the founder of NJ Studio, a boutique music school, and a partner at Artusik, a company that seeks to unlock the rich heritage of Nusantara music through education, outreach and music creation & performance.
Nabillah is also the co-founder of ArtSee, a multi level music mentoring programme that gives underserved youths access to music education.
Beyond music, Nabillah also serves the community through roles such as serving on the Steering Committee of Mendaki's Community Leaders Forum Labs, as Language Ambassador for the Malay Language Council, and through grounds-up initiatives for causes such as migrant worker welfare. A recognised youth leader, she also gives voice to National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre Youth Advisory Group and was Singapore’s head of delegation at the 2023 G20 Youth Summit. Nabillah is the first Malay Singaporean to have graduated from Royal College of Music with Honours and was the 2011 recipient of the prestigious Goh Chok Tong Youth Promise Award (Distinction).
Nabillah Jalal is currently a board of director at Orkestra Melayu Singapura and is on the steering committee of the Founders’ Memorial and Anugerah Belia Cemerlang. She is also in Prestige’s 40 under 40 list in 2025.
Mission
Seeking out our Nusantara roots on a map where modernity and heritage converges
Vision
Bringing you intentional programmes and services that balances cultural appreciation, positioning them with an outlook towards modernity