Lesson Details
Zen teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+
- Teaching since:
- 2014
Trying to learn the drums? Want to know how to produce, mix, master, record, or perform with Ableton Live? Set up a lesson time to learn and collaborate right away!
Bio:
Starting with percussion and drum set in the styles of Classical and Jazz at Cuesta College for his A.A. in Music Performance. He then moved to the Inland Empire (Southern California), attending Cal State San Bernardino focusing on his B.A. in Music and Minor in Music Technology. Co-Founding his own Record Label called, MASS Productions, he now works with many artists for live performances, music production, recording, mixing, etc. Still, actively playing in a Jazz Fusion Quintet (“Half-Past”), Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble. Drum lessons taken with Mike Raynor, Darrel Voss, Todd Johnson, Justin Scott, and Joel Taylor. Tech lessons taken with Scott Vance.
Zen continues his study’s as an instrumentalist with Ableton Live 10 and the Push II, using the Push as a musical instrument.
Hardware:
-Push II
-Launchpad
-Maschine Mikro MK2
-M-Audio Keystation Mini32
-Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX2
Studio Gear:
-KRK Rocket 5's Monitor Speakers
-Focusrite 2i4 Audio Interface
-Audio Technica AT-LP60
-Audio Technica M50x
-15" Traynor Tube Amp
-ddrum Triggers (Chrome)
-Neumann TLM 102
Instruments:
-Gretch Catalina Club Drum Set
-15" Zildjian Kerope Hi Hats
-20" Zildjian Kerope Ride
-21" Sabian Cross Vault Ride
-8" Zildjian A Splash
-Late 70's Ludwig Acrolite Snare Drum (14" x 4")
-Tama Swingstar Snare Drum (14" x 6")
-Nord Stage 2 (88)
-Electric Guitar
-Nord Stage 2
-Makala Ukulele
-Aux Percussion
Experience
Drummer
Jan 2018 - Present"Half-Past" is a Jazz Fusion Quintet consisting of Sax (x2), Guitar, Electric-Bass, and Drums. @halfpastjazz
Staff
Dec 2017 - PresentInsomniac is an American electronic music event promoter. Founded by Pasquale Rotella, it is best-known as the organizer of the electronic music festival Electric Daisy Carnival.
Percussionist
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018Ringer for CSUSB Orchestra.
Jazz Drum Set
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018Performed in a jazz combo setting for the Loma Linda University Health Drayson Center Employee Recognition Banquet.
Percussionist
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018Ringer for the LLA Symphony
Jazz Drum Set
May 2018 - May 2018Ringer for CSUSB Jazz Combo.
Assistant Music Technician
Nov 2016 - May 2018Operate and maintain technical equipment to amplify, enhance, record, mix, or reproduce sound. Stage hand set-up and tear-down of mics, music equipment, and gear. Help guide performers onto stage. Performance program features a wide range of ensembles such as, but not limited to Jazz, Orchestra, Symphonic, and Choral.
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2018Organize, manage, and perform live music events. Write and produce original electronic music. Weekly studio meetings are used for educational workshops, recording, mxing, mastering, and production. DAWs used are Ableton Live, Protools, Logic, FLstudio, and more.
+ Read MorePercussionist
Apr 2015 - May 2015Recording Studio Intern
Jul 2013 - Aug 2014Used Protools for recording, mixing, and mastering purposes. Set-up and tear-down of microphones and instruments for performers.
Drummer
Jun 2008 - Aug 2008Education
Music Production
Mar 2018 - Apr 2018B.A. in Music - Minor in Music Technology
Sep 2015 - Mar 2018A.A in Music Performance
Sep 2012 - Mar 2015Languages
English
Certifications
Campus Leaders
Jan 2018Stop Sexual Harassment Training for MASS Production Leaders.
Awards
Superior Rank
Apr 2018Top Five Jazz Combo
May 2014Affiliations
Golden Key International Honor Society
Mar 2018Golden Key is the world's largest collegiate honor society. Membership into the Society is by invitation only and applies to the top 15% of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements. As an international honor society with more than 400 chapters at colleges and universities around the world, Golden Key is committed to a high standard of scholastic achievement, and an ethos of integrity, innovation, respect, collaboration and diversity
+ Read MoreNational Association of Music Merchants
Jan 2018NAMM is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.
Percussive Arts Society, The
May 2017We offer students and professionals opportunities to grow artistically and professionally. Students can learn have a music industry experience through the PAS Internship program or apply to receive a PAS scholarship or grant. Professionals can create new percussion programs or gain recognition through PAS grants and contests. Many individuals have significantly impacted the world of percussion through the Percussive Arts Society and they are recognized in our Hall of Fame and Awards pages.
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7 Reviews
Write a ReviewZen is a great teacher and makes online lessons worth your time and money. I appreciate his patience and knowledge in ableton and look forward to more training from him.
Learned some great mixing tips on Ableton.
Awesome teacher very respectful and knowledgeable
Zen knows everything there is to know about Ableton Live production, and from what I can tell he is an excellent percussionist and songwriter as well. Our lessons are thorough and professional, and fun too. He is very passionate about music and art. Definitely recommend!
+ Read MoreZen is on my Tech staff at CSUSB. He is proficient in everything he does. He is prompt and follows through.
When it comes to Ableton, Zen is incredibly knowledgable and has much to offer on the subject. Highly recommended!
Excellent instructor for my child. Highly recommend.