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About me

Pianist of over 15 years, originally trained in classical but has also been trained in jazz. Has been composing since before the age of 8 years old in these genres, as well as folk and metal tunes on the guitar. Particularly skilled in music theory and music history, and has been endorsed in these fields by several school and private music teachers. Collaborates effectively with performers of compositions and makes any musical community welcoming. Currently seeking an education in music composition to eventually score film and media as a profession.

Experience

Volunteer for the local arts center

Ushered concerts for musicians such as Fred Hersch and Linda May Han Oh
Conversed with guests and contributed to being part of a welcoming community (book sales, concerts, art exhibits, etc)

July 2023 - Present

La Jolla Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, San Diego CA

Pianist for jazz ensemble weekly
Pianist for jazz big band weekly
Both groups performed personal compositions either at jazz clubs or local restaurants, which were paid gigs.

Extracurricular jazz program

Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, San Diego CA

September 2023 - Present

August 2024 - Present

Envision Instrumental Conservatory, Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego CA

School’s Instrumental Conservatory

Extracurricular music classes 3 times a week
Projects, tests, concerts

September 2024 - November 2024

Jacobs Composition Academy, Indiana University, virtual

Online program for music composition

12 weekly composition masterclasses with several nationally recognized composers
12 weekly private composition lessons

Daily masterclasses from staff of Berklee School of Music.
3 composed pieces written in 2 weeks

Summer program for music composition

High School Composition Intensive, Berklee School of Music, Boston MA

July 2024

Film Scoring classes with USC professor Jeanine Cowen
Scored over 6 scenes in one week

Summer program for film scoring

Film Scoring Intensive, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen MI

June 2024

April 2024

San Diego New Music’s Emerging Composer’s Workshop, San Diego State University, San Diego CA

Extracurricular composition program

4 weekly masterclasses with SDSU professor Dr. Texu Kim
A composition, for bass, trombone, flue, and drum kit, performed live by professional musicians at a final concert.

Scored, starred in, and helped write a short film
Nominated for best drama in the All American High School Film Festival, screened in Times Square, New York
Used electroacoustics on Ableton Live, as well as recorded piano, to comprise a score for the film

Scored and starred in a short film

Ratman, short film, Los Angeles CA, San Diego CA

October 2023 - January 2024

Education

2021-2025

Canyon Crest Academy, San diego, california

Completed CTE pathways in business and music
Instrumental Conservatory

January 2023 - May 2023

Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim, Jerusalem, israel

Semester abroad in Jerusalem, Israel
Focused education inside and outside the classroom

mastered instruments

piano

Over 15 years of lessons in classical and jazz
Privately taught by Charlie Fox and Mike Garson
Several school and extracurricular bands

Electric and acoustic bass

Self taught at age 15
Performed with several school bands and orchestras

languages

english (native)

spanish (native)

expertise

Ableton Live
Ableton Max/MSP
Logic Pro
Sibelius
Adobe Premiere Pro
Pro Tools
Contemporary Music
Guitar Proficiency

skills

Relative Pitch
Orchestration
Music Theory
Music History
Music Genre Adaptability
Social
Time Management

hobbies

Surfing
Photography (live concerts, musicians, nature)
Reading
Scuba Diving
Hanging out with friends