BIOGRAPHY

Dr Eugene Seow, DME, MMus, BMus, FRSA, FGMS, LTCL, DipABRSM, DipRSL, CIPP is a Singapore-based musician, music educator, and arranger with a global academic and performance profile. He began his musical journey at age six with classical piano and made his first public mark at the ABRSM High Scorers’ Concert. ironically, for Grade 5 Jazz Piano. It was an early sign of a path defined not by traditional benchmarks, but by musicality, groove, and a flair for sidestepping expectations.

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Eugene went on to earn a Doctor of Music Education from Liberty University (High Distinction, Gold Medallion), a Master of Music in Jazz Studies (Performance Track) from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, and a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition & Professional Music from Berklee College of Music (Summa Cum Laude, Global Studies minor).

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A formally credentialed multi-instrumentalist, Eugene holds performance diplomas in drum set (LTCL), piano (DipABRSM), electric bass (DipRSL), and percussion (CIPP, NTU). He performs across jazz, pop, rock, classical, and hybrid genres, with fluency in both ensemble and solo contexts. His versatility spans big bands, symphonic ensembles, orchestras, and marching units. His music has been featured by the Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra and performed at venues such as Lincoln Center (New York), Bar Next Door (Manhattan), Wally’s Jazz Café (Boston), and The Esplanade (Singapore).

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Eugene has shared the stage with internationally acclaimed artists including Terence Blanchard, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Dr Lonnie Smith, Samuel Torres, and Orlando Le Fleming. His pedagogical lineage includes mentorship under Gary Burton, Antonio Hart, Steve Rochinski, Greg Hopkins, Michael Mossman, Mark Walker, Darren Barrett, Dennis Mackrel, Bill Charlap, Michael Lipsey, and Rogerio Boccato.

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As an educator, Eugene teaches music theory, harmony, improvisation, aural training, and applied instrumental instruction across tertiary institutions and private settings. His approach is holistic and culturally informed, blending traditional and contemporary methods with an emphasis on embodiment and cross-genre literacy. He is experienced in guiding both advanced students and emerging musicians - those considering music as a serious pursuit or career pathway.

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A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and the Guild of Musicians and Singers (FGMS), Eugene currently lectures at UK-affiliated music schools in Singapore, including Singapore Raffles Music College, and remains actively engaged in performance, curriculum development, and intercultural music education. Balancing academic leadership with ongoing artistic practice, he continues to contribute to the evolving global music landscape with versatility and purpose.