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Hi, I’m Esther S. Dong, a Boston-based composer, musician, and music producer blending jazz with creative coding and cross-cultural collaboration. My work spans Erhu performance, algorithmic composition, and live and studio productions for film, stage, and education. As Co-Founder & CEO of ERQUA MUSIC and a Berklee College of Music alum, I lead collaborative projects that bring together traditional instruments and digital workflows, while teaching and shaping new generations of artists through performances, clinics, and academic research.…Hi, I’m Esther S. Dong, a Boston-based composer, musician, and music producer blending jazz with creative coding and cross-cultural collaboration. My work spans Erhu performance, algorithmic composition, and live and studio productions for film, stage, and education. As Co-Founder & CEO of ERQUA MUSIC and a Berklee College of Music alum, I lead collaborative projects that bring together traditional instruments and digital workflows, while teaching and shaping new generations of artists through performances, clinics, and academic research.

Esther Dong

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Hi, I’m Esther S. Dong, a Boston-based composer, musician, and music producer blending jazz with creative coding and cross-cultural collaboration. My work spans Erhu performance, algorithmic composition, and live and studio productions for film, stage, and education. As Co-Founder & CEO of ERQUA MUSIC and a Berklee College of Music alum, I lead collaborative projects that bring together traditional instruments and digital workflows, while teaching and shaping new generations of artists through performances, clinics, and academic research.…Hi, I’m Esther S. Dong, a Boston-based composer, musician, and music producer blending jazz with creative coding and cross-cultural collaboration. My work spans Erhu performance, algorithmic composition, and live and studio productions for film, stage, and education. As Co-Founder & CEO of ERQUA MUSIC and a Berklee College of Music alum, I lead collaborative projects that bring together traditional instruments and digital workflows, while teaching and shaping new generations of artists through performances, clinics, and academic research.

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New York, United States

Hi, I’m Esther S. Dong, a Boston-based composer, musician, and music producer blending jazz with creative coding and cross-cultural collaboration. My work spans Erhu performance, algorithmic composition, and live and studio productions for film, stage, and education.

As Co-Founder & CEO of ERQUA MUSIC and a Berklee College of Music alum, I lead collaborative projects that bring together traditional instruments and digital workflows, while teaching and shaping new generations of artists through performances, clinics, and academic research.

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Work Experience

Co-Founder & CEO at ERQUA MUSIC

September 1, 2025 - Present

Co-founded a music and cultural arts organization providing live performance, recording, education, and cross-cultural programming. Led strategic development, artist collaboration, brand identity, and client acquisition, while coordinating operations and project execution across multiple performance and educational initiatives.

Media Content Creator & Operations Coordinator at UBF Headquarter IT Team

March 1, 2025 - Present

Managed UBF Headquarters’ social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc.), developed content calendars, wrote and published English copy, and boosted follower engagement and reach. Produced and edited videos for global online promotion, international conferences, training sessions, and e-learning materials, significantly increasing viewership and audience participation. Designed and managed visual content for international events and promotional campaigns, including posters, short videos, and social media stories, enhancing audience appeal and brand visibility. Collaborated closely with a 20-member cross-functional team to ensure all media content aligned with the organization’s core values and high-quality standards.

Department Assistant at Jazz Composition Department at Berklee College of Music

February 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Assist in organizing department events, including student showcases, guest artist clinics, and composition readings, enhancing event efficiency and student engagement. Serve as a communication bridge between faculty members, students, and the department office. Design event posters and lead promotional efforts across digital platforms and campus networks, significantly increasing event visibility and attendance. Contribute to maintaining and organizing a digital archive of compositions by both students and renowned jazz composers, ensuring accessibility and long-term preservation of original works.

Music Producer | Team Assistant Director at Beijing Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd.

October 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023

Joined the Kunlun Tech Music Production Team (approx. 200 members) as the youngest full-time employee, working alongside music producers, researchers, and sound designers. Created original beats, arrangements, and compositions for diverse commercial music projects. Contributed to team workflow by assisting with production coordination, reviewing demo quality, and helping shape stylistic direction across projects.

Live Sound Engineer at Beijing Yingqu Music Culture Co., Ltd.

January 31, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Worked with a 50-member production team of sound engineers, directors, and producers, managing live audio for national television and online broadcast programs. Contributed to the recording and production of 30 broadcast shows over a 3-month period, including major networks such as CCTV and BTV.