Principal Study & Creative Coaching

Eugene offers one-off or ongoing lessons for students of all levels — from beginners to professionals. Lessons are tailored to your goals, pace, and musical interests.

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In-person lessons are available for Drum Set, Electric Bass, and Contemporary Piano. Lessons must be held at a location provided by the student (e.g. your home or a booked studio). A $20 travel fee is included in the listed rates to cover transport and setup flexibility.

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Online lessons are available for Music Theory and Composition & Arranging. Sessions are conducted via Zoom, Skype, or your preferred video conferencing platform.

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Exam Preparation & Academic Support

Eugene has successfully guided students through a wide range of music qualifications, including:

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Practical and theory exams across multiple boards (St. Cecilia School of Music, Victoria College of Music, Trinity, Rockschool, and others)

University and conservatory entrance auditions (including Berklee College of Music)

Composition portfolios, music theory assessments, and arranging projects for diploma- and degree-level study

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All styles and levels welcome

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Credentials

F.Dip.SCSM – Fellowship Diploma in Teaching: Principal Study & Ensemble Direction

F.Perf.ASMC – Fellowship (Percussion Performance), Australian Society of Musicology & Composition

FTCSM – Fellowship (Contemporary Piano Accompaniment [Performance]), Three Counties School of Music
LTCL (Dist.) – Licentiate Diploma (Drum Kit Performance), Trinity College London
MMus (Jazz Studies: Performance), Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College (CUNY)

FVCM (Hons) – Fellowship with Honours (Composition), Victoria College of MusicF.Musicol.ASMC – Fellowship in Musicology, Australian Society of Musicology & Composition
BMus (Jazz Composition, Summa Cum Laude), Berklee College of Music

Tested out of 30+ credits at Berklee via Credit by Exam (CBX), saving over USD $60,000 in tuition fees

Pending Fellowships:

FNCM – Fellowship (Electric Bass Performance), National College of Music — submission in progress

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What You Can Learn

Music Theory, Composition, and Arranging – including graded or diploma prep (e.g. VCM)

Drum Set and Electric Bass – any style, any level

Contemporary Piano – accompaniment, improvisation, situational soloing

Graded exam prep for Drum Set and Electric Bass (any board) – up to diploma level and beyond

Improvisation, technique, chart reading, soloing

University audition prep and conservatory portfolio coaching

Fees (in SGD)

Online Lessons (Theory / Composition only)
$80 / 30 minutes
$150 / 1 hour
3 × 30-minute lessons: $200 (>15% discount)
3 × 1-hour lessons: $350 (>20% discount)

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In-Person Lessons (Drums / Bass only – student provides venue)
$170 / 1 hour (includes $20 travel fee)
3 × 1-hour lessons: $400 (>20% discount)

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All lessons must be paid in full upfront

No refunds will be issued under any circumstances

Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance may be rescheduled subject to availability

Cancellations made within 48 hours will be forfeited