Rebecca Tan, a passionate composer in Singapore, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music (Composition) from the esteemed Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). Under the guidance of Dr. Zechariah Goh, she honed her skills and nurtured her creative spirit. From an early age, Rebecca’s musical journey was shaped by a diverse range of influences. Her exposure to Western Classical music, as well as her deep connection to Chinese Traditional music, instilled in her a rich appreciation for both genres. With her ventures into Sound Design, she aims to expand her creative horizons with an ever-growing array of

At the young age of 7, Rebecca delved into the practice of both Western and Traditional Chinese music by learning the piano and becoming an integral part of the Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Primary) Guzheng Ensemble. During her time at Anglo-Chinese Junior College (ACJC), she eagerly joined the Concert Wind Band, discovering how to play the Euphonium and expanding her musical repertoire. Her dedication and experience propelled her to become a member of NAFA’s Symphonic Wind Band during her years in the Diploma programme.

While in pursuit of Music Composition, Rebecca has also retained her passion for Guzheng performance, performing with fusion ensembles like YIN Harmony at the Istana, as well as combining her skills of music arrangement and performance as part of MediaCorp’s 2025 Chinese New Year Countdown.

In addition to composing scored music, Rebecca has collaborated with notable figures in the local music scene. Working alongside composers like Phang Kok Jun and Sound Artist Dayn Ng, she crafted immersive Sound Designs for interdisciplinary performances. One such collaboration was ‘p/lay/ered ambience’ showcased at Singapore’s Light to Night Festival 2023 Her talents were also sought after by local Game Designer Jay Wong Shi Qi, for whom she created music used in ‘SEDAP!’, a co-op game published in May 2025.

Past endeavours have seen Rebecca actively involved in composition and arrangement projects with seasoned musicians such as Reverberance, Dicapella and various small ensembles. Her compositions have been showcased by NAFA students and alumni, as well as the renowned School of the Arts (SOTA) Large Fusion Ensemble. A notable milestone in her journey was her participation in the Choral Collective Residency Programme 2022/23 by Vox Camerata, where her first choir work (To Tigerland) premiered alongside eight other remarkable compositions and was subsequently premiered in Brisbane Australia in October 2024.

Rebecca’s musical odyssey continues to unfold as she explores new horizons equipped with a diverse scope of interests and experience.