Decolonising music education across diverse institutions

Decolonising music education across diverse institutions

By Dr Eugene Seow As a Singaporean music educator and multi-instrumentalist who has taught from primary schools to universities, I’ve seen how Eurocentric traditions continue to dominate music education in many post-colonial societies. The emphasis on Western canon exam syllabi, classical repertoire, and imported models often leaves little space for local voices. Decolonising music education has become both a mission and a reflection of my ident…