Jiwon Lee

After Hours


Outside of research, I enjoy playing the electric guitar and listening to music rooted in band-style sound. I often rehearse and play cover songs with old bandmates from university, and we've had some great times practicing together in band practice rooms. When I'm alone, I usually pick a song to practice on my own. Being a big fan of rock and heavy metal, my choices tend to be technically demanding and often take months to master. But, when I finally get through them, it's always a very rewarding experience. On top of that, I've also been exploring a broader range of music — from Korean indie bands like Life and Time and various genres, such as fusion and blues artists — and currently, I'm working on Lucretia by Megadeth. This variety helps me stay inspired and continuously expand my musical vocabulary.

Photo of me playing an electric guitar on a stage
Me playing on stage
in Sept. 2018
Photo of my 12-year old electric guitar and amp
My 12-year-old
guitar and amp