Ekachai Jearakul

Ekachai Jearakul

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About Ekachai Jearakul

Ekachai Jearakul, classical guitarist Ekachai Jerakul at the age of 22 is the first Thai classical guitarist to gain worldwide recognition attracting international attention. Born on July 5, 1987 at Ubon Ratchathani in north eastern Thailand, he is currently in his fourth year at The College of Music, Mahidol University, in Bangkok, Thailand majoring in Music Performance, Classical Guitar. The inspiration to study classical guitar manifested at the age of 13 while listening to “H.M. Blues or Chatachivit,” a musical composition created by the King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumipol Adulyadej. As if fulfilling a dream come true, his most rewarding achievement and highlight of his career was a divine classical guitar solo performance in front of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Narathivarth, Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsavali and Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, the Royal Granddaughter. Ekachai, representing Thailand in numerous classical guitar international competitions and concerts around the world with award winning solo performances in Japan, China, South Korea, USA, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Russia and Greece. He is frequently invited as a guest instructor at famous music academies throughout Thailand sharing his genuine talent and passion for music. In 2007, Ekachai was the first Thai classical guitarist invited to participate in an international competition in Russia. He was awarded first place as well as receiving an honor for the Best Classical Guitar Soloist. The following month he won first place at The Hermoupolis Guitar Festival in Hermoupolis, Greece. In 2008, Ekachai delighted Thailand again when he prevailed at The Berlin International Guitar Competition by winning first place, considered to be his most significant award ever received. Later that year, he won first place in both the Asia International Competition and the Singapore International Guitar Competition. His extraordinary talent, treasured awards and ability to transcend the spirit of his music enabling him to touch the hearts of a global audience in any language has made him genuinely famous in Thailand and beyond. In addition to performing with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Ekachai is also the first Thai artist invited to perform with other world famous orchestras including the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, the International Orchestra of Italy, the Unity Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Dr. Sax Chamber Orchestra. Ekachai is very proud to have been selected to perform in the nationally renowned song “Princess for the People of Thailand,” written by Mr. Narong Prangchareon and Mr. Bundit Ungrangsee to commemorate the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana. Everyone is fascinated with Ekachai’s artistic talents and international acclaim generating a tremendous amount of media attention in Thailand, including featured appearances and articles in: Entertainment News Table Varieties Talk Show (Tor Koa Buntang) Chanel 3; Entertainment News Chanel 3; Tonight with Saisawann Varieties Talk Show Chanel 3; Thai Mung Chanel Thai PBS; Siam Today Chanel 5; Game Pan Na Varieties Game Show Chanel 7; The Idol Chanel 9; Culture News Chanel NBT; Pewl Magazine; GM Magazine; A Day Magazine; Image Magazine; Sakulthai Magazine; Mars Magazine; Daily News Newspaper; Komchadluek Newspaper; Bangkokbiznews Newspaper; Weekly Manager Newspaper; Bangkok Post Newspaper; Matichon Newspaper; Post Today Newspaper; Thansettakij Newspaper; Prachachat Turakit Newspaper; Khaosod Newspaper. Because of his dedication to musical development in classical guitar, Ekachai was selected by the Thailand Ministry of Culture to be a spokesperson for their domestic initiative, “Thai kids can do anything!” Ekachai continues to compete in many international programs representing Thailand while developing global appreciation and an opportunity for audiences around the world to learn about Thailand’s contributions to classical music.

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