Paul Dominique Galvez

Paul Dominique Galvez holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice and Piano Performance from the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music, where he studied voice under Dr. Ronan Ferrer and piano under Professor Najib Ismail. He further expanded his pedagogical credentials by earning a Professional Teaching Diploma from Aureus Conservatory in Singapore.

An active performer across Asia, Paul’s artistic background encompasses operatic staging, symphonic choral literature, and broad-appeal broadcasts. His operatic repertoire includes principal and ensemble roles in productions such as Noli Me Tangere, Cavalleria Rusticana, Eugene Onegin, Rusalka, Die Fledermaus, and Gianni Schicchi, presented at premier venues including the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Meralco Theater, and the University of Santo Tomas. In 2017, he shared the stage with Grammy Award-winning soprano Sumi Jo. As a former chorister with the Singapore Symphonic Chorus and Singapore Lyric Opera, he has contributed to milestone performances of masterworks—including Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and Orff’s Carmina Burana—at Asia’s leading acoustic halls, such as Singapore’s Esplanade Concert Hall and Victoria Concert Hall.

With nearly two decades of pedagogical experience spanning the Philippines, Brunei, Singapore, and Hong Kong, Paul teaches a diverse demographic ranging from early childhood to mature adult learners. He possesses specialized expertise in early childhood music education (ages 3–6), having spent over five years designing and implementing foundational musicianship curricula. Additionally, he maintains an exceptional track record in preparing candidates for ABRSM and Trinity College London practical and performance examinations.

Guided by a structured, habit-based, and evaluative framework, Paul approaches music education as a transformative instrument for cognitive and personal development, dedicated to fostering technical rigour and artistic maturity in every student.