Jessada Paeratakul began his studies at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) during high school and went on to graduate from Louisiana State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Music. While in Louisiana, he performed with the Baton Rouge Symphony and the Acadiana Symphony. He has also been active in chamber music, playing with ensembles for weddings, church services, and other events. In addition, Jess has performed in pit orchestras for musical theater and opera productions, as well as contributed to recordings for local bands. Currently, he serves as principal cellist with both the Ocean State Pops Orchestra and the Narragansett Bay Symphony.