Eclectic guitarist and musician currently pursuing an MA in Music Therapy at NYU Steinhardt. Loves working with and combining different genres of music and challenging the boundaries of music. Wide range of experience in composition, performance and production, including progressive metal, pop, punk rock, jazz and musical theater.

Jesse Tan

Eclectic guitarist and musician currently pursuing an MA in Music Therapy at NYU Steinhardt. Loves working with and combining different genres of music and challenging the boundaries of music. Wide range of experience in composition, performance and production, including progressive metal, pop, punk rock, jazz and musical theater.

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Eclectic guitarist and musician currently pursuing an MA in Music Therapy at NYU Steinhardt. Loves working with and combining different genres of music and challenging the boundaries of music. Wide range of experience in composition, performance and production, including progressive metal, pop, punk rock, jazz and musical theater.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Music Therapy pre-intern at Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy
September 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Co-therapist to facilitate musical interactions between client and primary music therapist; improvise music on a wide range of instruments to fulfill various therapeutic goals.
Guitarist at NYU All-University Big Band
September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sight read lead sheets, including sheet music and jazz chord symbols; improvise solos over chord changes.
Instructor/Volunteer at Guitar Connection Singapore
October 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Guided volunteers with no music background in learning basic acoustic guitar through structured lessons and one-on-one coaching; provided social interaction and entertainment for nursing home residents through group music performances.
Guitarist at 4head (band)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Wrote, arranged, recorded, and performed live music for 5 songs released on Spotify.
Music Director at The Runaway Company
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
Envisioned the company’s creative direction for each year with the Creative Director; Co-led the executive committee to carry out the creative vision through productions and projects; Recruited musicians and future music directors through auditions; Arranged and composed music, and led a band of musicians for two productions.
Instructor/Volunteer at Volunteer Guitar Connection Singapore
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Guided volunteers with no music background in learning basic acoustic guitar through structured lessons and one-on-one coaching; Provided social interaction and entertainment for nursing home residents through group music performances.

Education

MA in Music Therapy at New York University, Steinhardt
September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2027
BA (Hons) in Psychology at YALE-NUS COLLEGE
August 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024

Qualifications

Trinity Rock & Pop Electric Guitar - Grade 8 (Distinction)
December 7, 2017 - December 7, 2017

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment