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About Zen R.
Experience
Substitute Teacher
Jul, 2022 - PresentSLC Unified School District
Teaches Music, Band, Music Production, Choir, and more at Elementary, Middle and High School levels.
Owner
Jan, 2020 - PresentZen Samples
Samples, FX Racks, and Merch.
Music Instructor
Jan, 2019 - Sep, 2020Richardson 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.
Music Instructor
Jan, 2019 - Jun, 2021SBC Unified School Disctrict / San Bernardino Teen Music Workshop
Audio recording, drum/percussion, live sound, and rock band classes.
Jazz Drummer
May, 2018 - Jun, 2018Loma Linda University Health
Performed in a jazz combo setting for the Loma Linda University Health Drayson Center Employee Recognition Banquet.
Music Instructor
Jan, 2018 - PresentTakelessons
I teach Ableton, Drum, Piano and DJ lessons in-person and online.
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.
Drummer/Producer
Jul, 2007 - PresentFreelance
Education
Associate of Arts in Music Performance, Percussion
Sep, 2012 - Mar, 2015Cuesta College
Master of Music in Music Technology - Studio Technologies
Sep, 2020 - Aug, 2021Southern Utah University
Music Production
Mar, 2018 - Apr, 20191500 Sound Academy
Bachelor of Music in Music, Percussion - Minor in Music Technology
Sep, 2015 - Mar, 2018California State University San Bernardino
Certifications
Exploring Ethics in School-Age Care: Focus on a Professional Code of Ethics
Apr, 2020San Bernardino Unified School District
30-Day Emergency Teaching Permit
Jul, 2022California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
2022-2025
Awards
Top Five Jazz Combo
May, 2014Cuesta College Jazz Program
Superior Rank
Apr, 2018Reno Jazz Festival
Affiliations
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.
California Music Education Association
Jul, 2022CMEA is an affiliate of the National Association for Music Education. NAfME, one of the the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education
National 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.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Professional Proficiency
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