Sarun Ungpanya

Master Sarun Ungpanya is a Thai jazz guitarist and music educator with more than twenty years of experience in performance, teaching, and ensemble work. A graduate of the Department of Music at Kasetsart University, he has developed a strong musical foundation in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music. Throughout his career, Master Sarun has built his musicianship through extensive live performance experience, working across jazz clubs, festivals, ensemble settings, and international cultural events. His playing reflects a deep understanding of harmony, groove, improvisation, tone, and the interactive role of the guitar within a jazz ensemble. He currently serves as a guitar instructor at Rajamangala University of Technology, where he supports students in developing technical fluency, musical understanding, and practical performance skills. His teaching combines structured guitar training with real-world musicianship, helping students understand not only how to play, but how to listen, respond, and communicate through music. As an active performer, Master Sarun has collaborated with leading groups and musicians, including Dr. Pathorn, Kitssewi Jazz Collective, Bangkok Big Band, and Bangkok Jazz Group. His performance career includes appearances at jazz festivals and international music events in Thailand, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Mozambique. At MUSE [X], Master Sarun brings a practical and performance-based approach to jazz guitar education. His work supports students in building strong foundations in harmony, improvisation, rhythm, ensemble interaction, and artistic expression, while encouraging them to develop their own sound and musical identity.

Jazz guitar Fusion and contemporary music Jazz harmony and chord voicing Improvisation foundation Comping and ensemble interaction Groove, rhythm, and time feel Tone production and musical phrasing Small ensemble and big band performance Performance preparation Listening, response, and musical communication Developing individual sound and musical identity

- Graduate of the Department of Music, Kasetsart University - Guitar instructor at Rajamangala University of Technology - Thai jazz guitarist and music educator - More than twenty years of experience in performance and teaching - Active performer with Dr. Pathorn, Kitssewi Jazz Collective, Bangkok Big Band, and Bangkok Jazz Group - International performance experience across Thailand, Europe, and Africa

- More than twenty years of experience as a performer and educator - Specializes in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music - Performs with Dr. Pathorn and Kitssewi Jazz Collective - Active member of Bangkok Big Band and Bangkok Jazz Group - International performances in Thailand, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Mozambique - Experienced in jazz festivals and international cultural events - Combines professional performance experience with practical music education - Supports students in developing harmony, improvisation, ensemble awareness, and personal sound