… 8 in a children’s choir. Then he took private piano lessons during high school years. He studied architecture at METU and during this time he played in various bands and projects in his hometown, Ankara.

In 2015, Umut Erhan moved to Istanbul to join the cover band “The Shot” formed of well known professional musicians from Turkey. At the same time, he had the chance to perform with famous Turkish popstar Kenan Dogulu. In 2016, Bilkent University Department of Architecture invited him to give an inspirational lecture on “Music and Architecture”. In 2017, UE started working as keyboardist and music director for famous producer/dj Ozan Dogulu and his orchestra. At the same time he also toured with Hip Hop/Soul artist Bora Uzer.

In the end of 2018, he decided to make a switch from stage to studio life to focus more on the creative side of music. Since then he has been composing and producing in various genres such as orchestral, film and electronic music.

Apart from music, UE has been deeply involved in architecture, 3D design, videography and also juggling. He founded METU Juggling Club in Ankara and organized 3 Juggling Conventions that guested many jugglers from all around the world. He combines his experience in design and visual arts with music in an unusual video series on his YouTube channel. UE covers a whole song by using a single keyboard and explains his ‘smart design’ techniques, technology and programming approaches for live playing.

“Keyboard Magazine” shared his tutorial videos “Thriller” and “24K Magic” with good compliments. UE’s videos received positive comments from notable musicians like Steve Porcaro (TOTO, Michael Jackson…), Michael Bearden (Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga…), David Rosenthal (Billy Joel, Rainbow…) and from many musicians around the world. His videos also caught the attention of non-musicians for their unique video editing styles -explaining ongoing sonic changes with visual feedback, using colors and animation. With the help of his supporters on Patreon, he continues creating new video projects that integrate 3D animations with his performance.