Brief Summary of Me
Hey, I'm Jesse Lindsay, a 19 year old guitarist, vocalist, producer and teacher from Yeppoon, Queensland currently residing in the Sunshine Coast. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Music at the Central Queensland University (CQU) with the hopes of expanding my musical knowledge and ability in both a theoretical and practical sense. Music is a gigantic part of my life, wether it's listening 8 hours a day, completing my Bachelor, or producing my own, most of my days are spent with music.
My Journey
I started my musical journey at the age of 5 playing the piano which I played until I was 12. While I didn't enjoy it at the time, there is no doubt in my mind that I wouldn't be anywhere near where I am today without that knowledge of the piano. I picked up a guitar for the first time as a 9 year old in grade 4, it's safe to say I fell in love with it from that day on. To this day the guitar is my primary instrument and the catalyst for all of my knowledge of theory and stage performing acquired over those years. I always sang growing up, but only started taking it seriously in late 2021 when I got the lead role of Danny in my high schools rendition of Grease the musical. While I haven't had much vocal training, it has now become a vital part of my life as a musician and has made me a more versatile performer. I am currently performing as a solo musician in the Sunshine Coast area and create music of various genres under the name theJester. I am also studying at CQU full time with the intention of becoming a high school music teacher and producer.
CV
Music Career Development
October 2021 - Present
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Over the years I have performed on stages of varying sizes in multiple bands and ensembles, whether it be in front of a bunch of kids at school, or an entire theatre. I performed for the first time at the age of 9 and am still to this day. I have participated in guitar ensembles and concert bands in high school while also performing with a contemporary band consistently. I have also performed in St Brendan's rendition of Grease the Musical as the lead role Danny Zuko.
June 2019 - Present
Production/Beat Making
I have been trying my hand in beat making since the age of 12/13. This hobby led me to attempting to create songs in many genres I had never considered, while also teaching me valuable skills in music production, mixing and processing. Examples of the beats and remixes I have made over the years can be found on my portfolio page.