Joanne Yeoh obtained a First Class Honours in her Degree from the University of Middlesex, United Kingdom in 1998. Upon completing her degree course, she was awarded a Luther and Ernest Gaunt Scholarship for Strings to study at the University of Leeds. During her study there, she was also chosen to receive a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Scholarship, in association with British Council and the University of Leeds to pursue a Masters in Music Performance (MMUS) degree.

While studying in the United Kingdom, she had the privilege to participate in several seminars and masterclasses held by prominent musicians. In the summer of 1998, she participated in the Aberswyth Music Festival in Wales, the celebrated Edinburgh Summer Festival and the Aberdeen Music Festival in Scotland. She was also given the opportunity to play an active role with the Sorrel Quartet during the Leeds Annual Music Festival 1999.

Since returning to Malaysia, Joanne was selected to participate in the prestigious Asian Youth Orchestra for the year 2000, travelling to Vietnam, Japan, Australia, Korea and Hong Kong. In 2002, Joanne had the privilege to perform alongside Hong Kong superstar Jacky Cheung in his Music Odyssey Tour 2002/03 covering over 40 concerts around the world. The following year, Joanne was selected to perform with Taiwanese heart-throb David Tao in his Soul Power Tour 2003.

In 2004, Joanne was accredited with the Honouree for The Outstanding Young Malaysian Award under the category of Personal Improvement and Accomplishment. At the end of 2005, Joanne launched her debut album Pulse of The Metropolis. Also in the same year, Joanne was confirmed as a fully accredited examiner of the prestigious Trinity Guildhall Music Examination panel. In 2008, Joanne was chosen to receive Martell's Rising Personality Award 2008, and her recent performances include playing with Hong Kong superstar Alan Tam.

This year, 2009, Joanne completed her PhD studies with Heriot Watt University, United Kingdom, with a focus on music and consumer behaviour. Presently Joanne lectures at the Music Department of the Universiti Putra Malaysia.