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 film makers, always encouraging a welcoming community. Currently seeking jobs in film scoring, directing film, music business, or music photography.
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 - June 2025
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
2025 - 2029
University of Los Angeles, California
BA in Music Composition
BS in Electrical Engineering
Minor in Film, Television & Digital Media
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
Music:
Ableton Live
Ableton Max/MSP
Logic Pro
Sibelius
Adobe Premiere Pro
Pro Tools
Piano
Guitar
Bass
Photography/Film:
DaVinci Resolve
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Lightroom & Photoshop
Engineering:
Programming Languages: C++, Python
Engineering/CAD Software: Onshape, Fusion 360
Circuit Theory: Analog/digital circuit design and analysis
Lab Skills: Soldering, breadboarding, multimeter, oscilloscope
Tools: Excel, Linux, GitHub
Skills
Relative Pitch
Orchestration
Music Theory
Music History
Multi Genre Proficiency (jazz, classical, rock, R&B, pop)
Hobbies
Surfing
Reading
Scuba Diving
Building robots
Hanging out with friends
Mentors
Charlie Fox
professional film and tv composer
Mentor for music composition
Mike Garson
professional pianist and composer
Private piano instructor
Danny Green
professional jazz pianist
Private jazz piano instructor
Nate Jarrell
High School Music Teacher
Band and music teacher/instructor
Experience: Science and other academia
Audio Hardware Engineer
August 2023 - June 2025
Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego CA
In charge of audio hardware equipment for school events, including repairs and teaching. Designed and taught to design guitar pedals (microcontrollers + lab techniques)
March 2026 - May 2026
June 2026 - August 2026
Independently creating a rocket, using rocket design and CAD software and designing an avionic system (PCB, microcontroller, sensors)
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Personal Rocket Project
Organization: A Colorful Future
Developed a website (acolorfulfuture.org) and an organization dedicated to using AI for the benefit of creativity, rather than its detriment. Encouraging artists to use AI to support their art, rather than threatening it, with the intention of making the future a truly artistic world.
