Primary focus: Drums
About Zen R.
Trying to play the drums? Wanting to produce, mix, master 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”) and Orchestra. 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
Instruments:
-Gretch Catalina Club Drum Set
-Nord Piano
-Electric Guitar
-Ukulele
-Aux Percussion
Reviews
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Zen takes his time to walk me through the basics of song creation and ableton. He matches your pace while knowing great segway points into new subjects
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Knowledgable guy with solid gig experence. Very worth it.
Chill and helpful instructor! He gives you a good structure on where to spend your time and energy as efficiently as possible
Teacher's Studio
Zen is a great teacher. He has taught me polyrhythms, timing, and playing subdivisions with different note groupings in jazz styles. He also shows up on time and prepared to get to business. Id recommend him to anyone looking to learn drums or Ableton!
Online
Zen 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.
Online
Learned some great mixing tips on Ableton.
Student's Home
Awesome teacher very respectful and knowledgeable
Online
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!
Teacher's Studio
Zen is on my Tech staff at CSUSB. He is proficient in everything he does. He is prompt and follows through.
Online
When it comes to Ableton, Zen is incredibly knowledgable and has much to offer on the subject. Highly recommended!
Teacher's Studio
Excellent instructor for my child. Highly recommend.
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Experience
Drum Instructor
Jan 2019 - PresentSan Bernardino Teen Music Workshop
Music Instructor
Jan 2019 - PresentRichardson PREP HI Middle School (YMCA East Valley)
Instructor for CAPS after school programs (Recording Arts, Percussion Ensemble, Rock Band and Private Drum Lessons) for grades 6th-8th.
Creative Director
Jan 2018 - PresentElektric Souls
Manages the collective's vision for future networking and business plans.
Drummer
Jan 2018 - PresentHalf-Past
"Half-Past" is a Jazz Fusion Quintet consisting of Sax (x2), Guitar, Electric-Bass, and Drums. @halfpastjazz
Drummer
Dec 2018 - Dec 2018Richardson PREP HI Middle School
Ringer for the after school program choir Winter concert.
Jazz Drum Set
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018Loma Linda University Health
Performed in a jazz combo setting for the Loma Linda University Health Drayson Center Employee Recognition Banquet.
Percussionist
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018Loma Linda Academy
Ringer for the LLA Symphony
Assistant Music Technician
Nov 2016 - May 2018CSUSB Music Department
Operate 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.
President
Sep 2016 - Mar 2018MASS Productions
Organize, 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.
Recording Studio Intern
Jul 2013 - Aug 2014Fast Trax Recording Studio
Used Protools for recording, mixing, and mastering purposes. Set-up and tear-down of microphones and instruments for performers.
Education
Music Production
Mar 2018 - Present1500 Sound Academy
B.A. in Music - Minor in Music Technology
Sep 2015 - Mar 2018CSUSB
A.A in Music Performance
Sep 2012 - Mar 2015Cuesta College
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Certifications
Insurance License
Oct 2019State Farm Agent Marianna Raynor
CPR/First-Aid/AED
Mar 2019Red Cross
Campus Leaders
Jan 2018CSUSB - Student Success
Background Check
Dec 2017Takelessons
Awards
Superior Rank
Apr 2018Reno Jazz Festival
Top Five Jazz Combo
May 2014Cuesta College Jazz Program
Affiliations
Golden Key International Honor Society
Mar 2018National Association of Music Merchants
Jan 2018Percussive Arts Society, The
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