Hi, I’m Jared Nelson, a New Paltz-based musician and educator with a Bachelor of Science in Jazz Performance from SUNY New Paltz. I play drums and electric guitar, teach music to students of all ages, and perform with local groups. I’m passionate about blending live performance with hands-on teaching to inspire creativity in others. Beyond music, I bring hospitality and production experience from roles in café and hotel settings, plus technical skills in audio, stage management, and photography-related tasks. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate well with teams, and enjoy finding creative solutions to help events, gigs, and trainings run smoothly.…

Jared Nelson

Hi, I’m Jared Nelson, a New Paltz-based musician and educator with a Bachelor of Science in Jazz Performance from SUNY New Paltz. I play drums and electric guitar, teach music to students of all ages, and perform with local groups. I’m passionate about blending live performance with hands-on teaching to inspire creativity in others. Beyond music, I bring hospitality and production experience from roles in café and hotel settings, plus technical skills in audio, stage management, and photography-related tasks. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate well with teams, and enjoy finding creative solutions to help events, gigs, and trainings run smoothly.…

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Hi, I’m Jared Nelson, a New Paltz-based musician and educator with a Bachelor of Science in Jazz Performance from SUNY New Paltz. I play drums and electric guitar, teach music to students of all ages, and perform with local groups. I’m passionate about blending live performance with hands-on teaching to inspire creativity in others.

Beyond music, I bring hospitality and production experience from roles in café and hotel settings, plus technical skills in audio, stage management, and photography-related tasks. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate well with teams, and enjoy finding creative solutions to help events, gigs, and trainings run smoothly.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Barista at Dry Fly Coffee
May 1, 2024 - Present
Prepare specialty coffee and tea beverages to a high standard; maintain understanding of coffee growing regions, wash types, varietals, and different brew methods; provide high level customer service.
Barista at Village Coffee & Grocery
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Prepare specialty coffee beverages to a high standard; provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment; assist in training new hires.
Instructor/Assistant Show Director at School of Rock
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Teach drum set and electric guitar to students aged 6 to 45 with varying skill levels from beginner to advanced; organize and assist with group band rehearsals; develop and implement individualized lesson plans for each student; conduct skill level assessments of incoming students.
Bar Back & Server at Mohonk Mountain House
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2021
Maintain stock of glassware and bar needs; general upkeep; take orders and deliver food to tables; operate touch-based POS; prepare basic cocktails and pour beers.
Guest Arrival Attendant at A Delphi Hospitality Group
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Valet & Bellhop duties at a busy luxury hotel.
Guest Services Attendant at Mohonk Mountain House
November 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Parking and retrieval of guest vehicles; managing and tracking guest luggage; shuttle guests to and from transit hubs.
Customer Service and Online Resale Specialist at Alto Music
June 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
General maintenance of floor model instruments; cleaning and string changes; retail tasks: stocking guitar accessories, assist with instrument selections and sales; create unique virtual listings for resale of old stock onto online marketplaces (e.g., Reverb); take and edit product photos.
Theatre Technician at SUNY New Paltz Studley Theatre
January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
General upkeep; operated live sound mixing board to ensure excellent audience experiences; used basic lighting board; communicate closely with a variety of clients to achieve desired outcome for performances.
Instructor / Assistant Show Director at School of Rock
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Taught drum set and electric guitar to students aged 6-45 with varying skill levels, organized group band rehearsals, developed individualized lesson plans, and conducted skill-level assessments.
Guest Arrival Attendant at Adelphi Hospitality Group
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Valet & bellhop duties at a busy luxury hotel.
Customer Service & Online Resale Specialist at Alto Music
June 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
General maintenance of floor model instruments; cleaning; string changes; retail tasks: stocking guitar accessories, assisting with instrument selections and sales; created online listings for resale of old stock (e.g., Reverb); took and edited product photos.
Studley Theatre Technician at SUNY New Paltz
January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
General upkeep; operated live sound mixing board to ensure excellent audience experiences; used basic lighting board; communicated with clients to achieve desired outcomes for performances.
Instructor/Asst. Show Director at School of Rock
November 1, 2020 - May 31, 2023
Teaching drum set & electric guitar to students ranging from 6 to 45 years old of varying skill levels from beginner to advanced; organize and assist with group band rehearsals; develop and implement individualized lesson plans for each student; conduct skill level assessments of incoming students.

Education

B.S., Jazz Performance at State University of New York at New Paltz
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
BS in Jazz Performance at SUNY New Paltz
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
B.S., Jazz Performance at State University of New York at New Paltz
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality