Hello, I’m gareth edward ross
From Port Elizabeth to Pretoria, Bangkok to the UAE, music has been the heartbeat of my life since starting the piano at the age of 11. Over more than 25 years, I’ve dedicated myself to a deep practice of performance, education, and creative innovation.
As a performer:
I began performing professionally at the age of 12, building a career that spans solo, chamber, and collaborative piano work. My performances have received both national and international recognition, including first prize at the Varna Symphonic Workshops International Concerto Competition in Bulgaria, the UNISA DJ Roode Overseas Scholarship for South Africa’s top newly qualified music teacher, and the Outstanding Artistic Interpretation award at the Radolfzell Summer Academy in Germany. I’ve accompanied prize-winning instrumentalists at national competitions, and in 2019, I performed J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations from memory as part of my master’s recital—one of the most technically and artistically demanding works in the repertoire.
as a creator:
Since 2020, I’ve been developing my skills in music production, with a focus on EDM, dance pop, and ballads, while also exploring classical fusion and rap. I’ve undertaken formal training through Mastering.com, where I continue to refine my craft in composition, sound design, audio engineering, and mixing. My first original track has been released, with additional projects currently in development. I’m actively seeking opportunities across the audio production spectrum, including composition, mixing, mastering, sound design, and post-production for media. Backed by a master’s degree in music and a deep foundation in classical performance, I bring both artistic insight and technical precision to every project.
as an educator:
I have taught music in South Africa, Thailand, and the UAE across both public and private institutions, working with students from beginner to advanced levels. My learners have achieved distinctions in ABRSM and Trinity exams, with several earning national competition prizes. At Rugby School Thailand, I served as Head of Music, directing a student performance for an audience of over 1,000 people and later performing chamber music alongside members of the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. While at Southdowns College in South Africa, I founded and led a regional chamber music competition that brought together students from primary through university level. In the UAE, I’ve contributed to performance culture through curriculum development, accompaniment, and event programming—helping young musicians build both technical skill and artistic confidence.
If you’d like to discuss a performance, project, masterclass, or collaboration, I’d love to hear from you.