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Zen R.

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Teaches online

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 7+

Teaching since 2016

Master of Music in Music Technology - Studio Technologies

2 Repeated Students

Learn professional DJing with fun and valuable training from a world-class DJ

Want to know how to DJ with Serato and a mixing controller? Book a lesson now to start learning the fundamentals of DJing. I personally have the Pioneer DDJ-SX2 controller. Looking forward to your lesson!

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

6:30 PM-7 PM

Tuesday

5 PM-6:30 PM

Wednesday

5 PM-6:30 PM

Thursday

5 PM-6:30 PM

Sunday

11:30 AM-4:30 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$36

60 minutes

$67

About Zen R.

5.0

(28)

Want to produce, mix, master or perform with Ableton Live? Want to know music theory, drums, piano or DJing? 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 Associate in Arts in Music Performance. He then moved to the Inland Empire (Southern California), attending California State University San Bernardino focusing on his Bachalor of Arts in Music with a Minor in Music Technology, and completing his Master of Music in Music Technology at Southern Utah University. Founder of Zen Samples. He now works with artists for live performances, music production, recording, mixing, and mastering. Some bands played drums on for have been Almost Yellow, Chill Vibes, Half-Past, Imua, and Soul Maps. Drum lessons taken with Mike Raynor, Darrel Voss, Todd Johnson, Justin Scott, and Joel Taylor. Music Technology lessons taken with Scott Vance, Brian Boland, Dan Annderegg, and Michael Reola. Zen continues his study’s as an instrumentalist with Ableton Live and Push. Hardware: -Push II -Launchpad -Maschine Mikro MK2 -M-Audio Keystation Mini32 -Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX2 Instruments: -Drum Set -Keyboards -Guitar -Ukulele -Percussion -Bass

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28 Reviews

Jenae

Online

Zen was nice and gave very helpful advice on how to transition music

Posted Mar 20, 2024

Emelie

Online

Dj Zen is amazing. My seven-year-old is learning so quickly. He is extremely patient and has an easy-going way with kids that allows them to explore their creativity all while teaching at the same time. I really can’t be more impressed with his teaching style and keeping my kiddo engaged in learning how to DJ. We’re so happy that we found him. It’s been a really amazing experience and incredibly great value for what he charges. All in all… it’s just awesome!

Posted Mar 1, 2024

Guthrie

Online

Excellent teacher. Very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain concepts beginning to end.

Posted Dec 16, 2023

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Experience

Substitute Teacher

Jul, 2022 - Present

SLC Unified School District

Teaches Music, Band, Music Production, Choir, and more at Elementary, Middle and High School levels.

Owner

Jan, 2020 - Present

Zen Samples

Samples, FX Racks, and Merch.

Music Instructor

Jan, 2019 - Sep, 2020

Richardson 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, 2021

SBC Unified School Disctrict / San Bernardino Teen Music Workshop

Audio recording, drum/percussion, live sound, and rock band classes.

Jazz Drum Set

Jun, 2018 - Jun, 2018

Loma Linda University Health

Performed in a jazz combo setting for the Loma Linda University Health Drayson Center Employee Recognition Banquet.

Music Instructor

Jan, 2018 - Present

Takelessons

I teach Ableton, Drum, Piano and DJ lessons in-person and online.

Percussionist

Dec, 2017 - Jun, 2018

Loma Linda Academy

Ringer for the LLA Symphony

Assistant Music Technician

Nov, 2016 - May, 2018

CSUSB 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, 2018

MASS 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, 2014

Fast 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 - Present

Freelance

Education

Associate of Arts in Music Performance, Percussion

Sep, 2012 - Mar, 2015

Cuesta College

Master of Music in Music Technology - Studio Technologies

Sep, 2020 - Aug, 2021

Southern Utah University

Music Production

Mar, 2018 - Apr, 2019

1500 Sound Academy

Bachelor of Music in Music, Percussion - Minor in Music Technology

Sep, 2015 - Mar, 2018

California State University San Bernardino

Certifications

Exploring Ethics in School-Age Care: Focus on a Professional Code of Ethics

Apr, 2020

San Bernardino Unified School District

30-Day Emergency Teaching Permit

Jul, 2022

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Awards

Top Five Jazz Combo

May, 2014

Cuesta College Jazz Program

Superior Rank

Apr, 2018

Reno Jazz Festival

Affiliations

Percussive Arts Society, The

May, 2017

We 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, 2022

CMEA 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, 2018

NAMM 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.