Patrick graduated from Diocesan Boys' School, and later the Hong Kong Baptist University in 2005 majoring music composition and piano. Besides joining the HKBU Jazz Ensemble as the pianist, Patrick also studied jazz out of school with famed jazz guitarist Tony Carpio and renowned jazz pianist, arranger and producer Ted Lo. By the time Patrick graduated from HKBU, he was immediately hired by the school to continue coaching the HKBU Jazz Ensemble. Under his tutelage the HKBU Jazz Ensemble got numerous performance opportunities and eventually recorded its debut CD "Our Set of Standards" in 2005. In 2006, Patrick went to Berklee College of Music in Boston (USA) to continue his studies, dual majoring in Piano Performance and Contemporary Writing & Production. Patrick is also very active on the local jazz scene, having performed at the Fringe Club, the Blue Door jazz club, and the Gecko Bar to name a few.