[2] During this period he also played music on Bina Musika under the direction of Agus Rusli on Televisi Republik Indonesia.

[2] After graduating high school, Gutawa earned a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Indonesia.

[1] However, his professional career began in the 1985 when he joined the jazz band Karimata as a bassist, playing along with Candra Darusman, Aminoto Kosin, Denny T.R.

[3] On 3 November 2000, Gutawa presented Rockestra, a rock concert featuring Slank, Gigi, and Dewa.

Guest musicians included Ahmad Albar, Roni Harahap, Jockie Soerjoprajogo, and Nicky Astria.

It took place at the Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center and also featured Chrisye, Ruth Sahanaya, Krisdayanti, Sheila on 7, and Slank.