Tan is an accomplished pianist, has taught music, and received many awards in China for his composition of musical theater productions. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Shanghai Normal University and a Masters in Composition from San Francisco State University.

In the past he taught music at the Shanghai International School, and has conducted, produced and composed for multiple musical theatre projects in China and the Bay Area. Tan’s musical interests include a variety of styles, particularly musical theatre, and strives to accompany with a richness in content and variety of styles.