Hernan ALARCON RODARTE
Registered Music Therapist
Kingswood,NSW
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Skills
- Creative music therapy techniques
- Intervention planning
- Multicultural competence
- Professional ethics
- Multi-instrumentalist
- Music notation with software
- Experience with Affinity Designer
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
Summary
Professional with strong background in therapeutic music interventions and client-centred care. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing needs to achieve impactful results. Skilled in using music to enhance emotional well-being, communication, and cognitive functioning. Known for reliability, creativity, and consistency.
Work History
Registered music therapist
Noro Music Therapy
NSW, Australia
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote social interaction and enhance communication skills among participants
- Developed individualised music therapy plans to address clients' emotional, cognitive, and social needs.
- Delivering music therapy services in outreach (adult disability, aged care, and schooling)
- Delivering music therapy services at the clinic
- Documented progress notes for individual and group sessions to track client development
- Provided periodic non-face-to-face support for all clients to ensure continuity of care
- Reporting, revising, and resolving incidents
- Provided assistance to colleagues to enhance team productivity
- Attending professional development sessions
Sole trader music teacher
Self-employeed
NSW, Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Managed all aspects of business operations, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Delivered personalised guitar and piano lessons at students' homes
- Devised tailored learning pathways to meet individual student needs
- Developed video tutorials and eBooks to support student learning
- Musical notation of repertoire for the students
Night Manager (NM)
UniLodge
NSW, Australia
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Administrative work (Microsoft 365, phone calls, messages)
- Managed payments, statements, and refunds in StarRez to ensure accurate financial records
- Writing and sending debt notices to residents in arrears
- Assisting residents to check in and check out from the Village (orientation, procedures, and carrying heavy luggage)
- Guided residents through orientation on Village rules, maps, transportation, and utilities for smoother transitions
- Assisted residents locked out of their apartments by providing immediate access solutions.
- Auditing empty rooms/apartments/houses before check ins and/or after check outs
- Creating and posting residential life events advertisements around the Village
- Performed regular patrols across the Village three times a day to monitor for safety concerns. and report any incidents, hazards, and/or maintenance
Resident Assistant (RA)
Campus Living Villages
NSW, Australia
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated and supervised residential life events to foster community engagement and resident participation
- Designed promotional materials for residential life events to increase awareness and attendance
- Assisted residents during check-in and check-out processes, ensuring smooth transitions and support with luggage
- Responded to resident lockouts by assisting with access to their rooms.
- Basic administrative work (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, phone calls, and text messages)
Session Bass player
Palumbo
Penrith, NSW, Australia
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Playing an original hard-rock music repertoire
- Transporting, handling, and assembling audio equipment for the live presentation
- Coordinated rehearsal schedules to optimise practice time and enhance performance readiness
- Notated electric bass parts to ensure accurate representation of musical compositions
Bass player
Mr. Hueso
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed diverse repertoire of rock music and rock ballads, contributing to engaging live performances and audience enjoyment
- Transported, handled, and assembled audio equipment for live presentations, ensuring optimal sound quality and performance readiness
- Coordinated rehearsal schedules to maximise band practice efficiency and collaboration
Piano and guitar teacher
The Nest Música
México City, Mexico
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Teaching piano and guitar lessons
- Produced video tutorials and eBooks to enhance student learning
- Developed individualised lesson plans tailored to students' musical interests and skill levels
Guest musician and consultant
Arterterapia México Espiral
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Advised team of psychologists on music-related topics to enhance therapeutic approaches
- Improvised and recorded music in response to participants' improvisations, fostering creativity and expression
- Improvised music in real time for migrant community in Windsor (Canada), promoting cultural connection and emotional support
Copywriter, video post-producer and graphic designer
Ghost Madness Lab Industries
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led video post-production of digital content for clients' social media and websites, enhancing audience engagement
- Developed copy for digital content including infographics, Facebook and Instagram Stories, and websites to effectively communicate brand messages
- Collaborated with design teams to create cohesive visual and written content, ensuring alignment with brand identity
- Reviewing and improving the website of a client
Session bass player
Toro Negro Estudios
Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Composed and recorded bass lines for diverse song covers and arrangements, enhancing overall musical interpretation
- Created string-duo arrangement for Iron Maiden’s The Trooper, showcasing versatility and creativity in adaptation
- Contributed to video footage production for covers and arrangements, supporting visual representation of musical projects
Singer and recorder player
Fauvel Consort
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Performed vocals and played recorders and percussion during live shows
- Secured potential venues through targeted pitching, expanding performance opportunities
- Transcribed scores and parts, ensuring accurate representation of musical compositions
Electric bass teacher
Escuela de Música Art Rock
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and musical expression among students
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to enhance student understanding of music theory and performance
- Teaching electric bass to students
- Transcribed bass parts for students’ presentation repertoire to enhance learning and performance readiness
- Performed bass and provided backing vocals for students’ presentations to support their musical development
- Coordinated rehearsal schedules to optimise student practice time and ensure effective collaboration
Session bass and flute player with a music ensemble
Casa Club del Académico
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Playing bass and flute
- Collaborated with fellow musicians to create cohesive performances, fostering teamwork and artistic synergy
- Created Electronic Press Kit to promote ensemble visibility
- Coordinated rehearsal schedules to optimise practice time for ensemble members
Session bass and flute player
Larissa Urbina
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with diverse musicians to create cohesive performances and enhance musical interpretations
- Performed bass and flute for national radio program and contest
- Recorded bass lines for EP, enhancing overall sound quality
- Coordinated rehearsal schedules to optimise preparation time
Session bass player and album cover artist
Nith
Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Writing and recording the bass lines for the debut album Amanecer (Dawn) of the progressive metal band
- Hand-drew illustration for album cover, enhancing visual identity
- Organised digital colourisation of album cover, ensuring cohesive design
- Arranged rehearsal schedules, facilitating efficient practice sessions
Session bass player and backing singer
CIEM
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Played bass and provided backing vocals for school Rock Ensemble, enhancing live performances
- Recording bass for an EP
- Participated in live musicalization of two plays for local Drama school, contributing to overall production quality
Session bass player
Dana Kennedy
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Performed diverse repertoire of rock music and rock ballads from the 70’s to 90’s, engaging audiences with varied musical styles
- Transported, handled, and assembled audio equipment for live presentations, ensuring seamless sound quality and technical support
- Collaborated with Trinidadian singer to enhance musical performances, contributing to dynamic stage presence and audience connection
Session bass player
Diego UrGa
Pachuca de Soto, Mexico
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Performed bass for opening act of Mexican band Los Claxons, contributing to live performance success
- Writing and recording bass lines for an EP to create cohesive sound arrangements
- Coordinated rehearsal schedules, enhancing band practice efficiency
Education
Master of Creative Music Therapy program - Music Therapy
01-2024
Diploma - Music therapy and its correlation with science and community healthcare
01-2020
No Degree - Private flute lessons
01-2020
Diploma - Contemporary music performance
01-2019
Rock School of London (RSL) Level 3 Certificate - Popular Music Performance
01-2018
Majors: Grade 8 Electric Bass
No Degree - Private bass lessons
01-2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Music Literacy
01-2016
- Majors:
- LCM Litentiate Diploma in Music Literacy (LMusLCM)
- LCM Associate Diploma in Music Literacy (AMusLCM)
- ABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory
- ABRSM Grade 5 Piano
Certification
April 15th 2026 - Gave oral presentation of own culture (Latin-American) as a guest alumnus for the World Music Therapy Week at the Western Sydney University Kingswood Campus, October 23rd 2024 - Gave oral presentation of the research proposal topic “Can music therapy be a suicide prevention intervention for adult men with depression after divorce: A mixed methods pilot study” for the Research Proposal Week presentations at the Western Sydney University Kingswood Campus, September 6th 2024 - Gave oral presentation of the topic “Music therapy and suicide prevention for divorced adult men dealing with depression” at the 49th AMTA National Conference & PDS at the Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus, May 14th 2022 - A therapist’s legal intervention, May 7th 2022 - Accompanying intervention for the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (masterclass), March 19th 2022 - Cognitive Behavioral intervention protocol for anger management (masterclass), March 5th 2022 - Understanding a patient’s 3 basic musts (masterclass), February 19th 2022 - Explaining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to a client: B-C connection, February 4th 2022 - Achieving a successful first session with a patient (masterclass), August 28th 2021 - Intervention protocol for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (masterclass), January - March 2021 UX Design Diploma
Languages
Spanish: Native
English: Proficient
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, working out in the gym, and practicing boxing I take delight in cooking both for myself and my loved ones at home, and reading mostly music, personal development, and mental health related books, articles, and newsletters I also form part of two bands
Additional Qualifications
April 15th 2026
- Gave oral presentation of own culture (Latin-American) as a guest alumnus for the World Music Therapy Week at the Western Sydney University Kingswood Campus
October 23rd 2024
- Gave oral presentation of the research proposal topic “Can music therapy be a suicide prevention intervention for adult men with depression after divorce: A mixed methods pilot study” for the Research Proposal Week presentations at the Western Sydney University Kingswood Campus
September 6th 2024
- Gave oral presentation of the topic “Music therapy and suicide prevention for divorced adult men dealing with depression” at the 49th AMTA National Conference & PDS at the Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus
May 14th 2022
- A therapist’s legal intervention
May 7th 2022
- Accompanying intervention for the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (masterclass)
March 19th 2022
- Cognitive Behavioral intervention protocol for anger management (masterclass)
March 5th 2022
- Understanding a patient’s 3 basic musts (masterclass)
February 19th 2022
- Explaining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to a client: B-C connection
February 4th 2022
- Achieving a successful first session with a patient (masterclass)
August 28th 2021
- Intervention protocol for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (masterclass)
January - March 2021
- UX Design Diploma
Timeline
Registered music therapist - Noro Music Therapy
01.2025 - Current
Night Manager (NM) - UniLodge
01.2024 - 01.2025
Sole trader music teacher - Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
Resident Assistant (RA) - Campus Living Villages
01.2023 - 01.2024
Session Bass player - Palumbo
01.2023 - 01.2023
Bass player - Mr. Hueso
01.2022 - 01.2023
Piano and guitar teacher - The Nest Música
01.2022 - 01.2023
Guest musician and consultant - Arterterapia México Espiral
01.2021 - 01.2022
Copywriter, video post-producer and graphic designer - Ghost Madness Lab Industries
01.2020 - 01.2022
Session bass player - Toro Negro Estudios
01.2018 - 01.2019
Session bass and flute player with a music ensemble - Casa Club del Académico
01.2017 - 01.2017
Session bass and flute player - Larissa Urbina
01.2017 - 01.2017
Singer and recorder player - Fauvel Consort
01.2016 - 01.2019
Electric bass teacher - Escuela de Música Art Rock
01.2016 - 01.2018
Session bass player and album cover artist - Nith
01.2016 - 01.2017
Session bass player - Dana Kennedy
01.2015 - 01.2015
Session bass player - Diego UrGa
01.2014 - 01.2014
Session bass player and backing singer - CIEM
01.2012 - 01.2016
Cátedra Extraordinaria Arturo Márquez de Composición Musical - Diploma, Music therapy and its correlation with science and community healthcare
Escuela de Música DIM - No Degree, Private flute lessons
Núcleo Integral de Composición (NICO) - Diploma, Contemporary music performance
Escuela Música Integral - Rock School of London (RSL) Level 3 Certificate, Popular Music Performance
Jesús Augusto Lara Valerio - No Degree, Private bass lessons
Centro de Investigación y Estudios de la Música (CIEM) - Bachelor’s Degree, Music Literacy
Western Sydney University - Master of Creative Music Therapy program, Music Therapy