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April 19, 2026

Me and My Money: Drum instructor found music a calling too loud to ignore

The Straits Times “Me and My Money” feature profiles drum instructor Dane Tan, who left a career in the financial sector to pursue his passion for music, eventually founding his own drum school. Despite the uncertainty of switching paths, the SP Diploma in Chemical Engineering alumnus followed what he described as a calling “too loud to ignore,” building a career around teaching and performing while managing the financial realities of self-employment. His journey highlights the importance of aligning career choices with personal passion, disciplined money management, and long-term planning. Similar news reported in Magzter.

[The Straits Times]

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