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About Me
Sound Sector performing at the Whisky-A-Go-Go (Los Angeles)
MUSIC EXPERIENCE
» 1993-1995: Played in punk-rock band Agent 86 performing live about three times per month, completing three studio recordings and contributing to majority of the music writing.
» 1995-1999: Played in metal band trio Psychosis.
» 2000-2003: Played in rock band duo Illusional doing both vocals and bass (and drums on recording), contributing to majority of the music writing, all lyrics and completing one six song recording.
• Currently performing with Instrumental Psychedelic Egyptian Surf Rock Band ZAMMAN and contributing to music for dance troupe Tribal in the Park
Over 20 years experience playing bass
» Started out on keyboards and guitar before transitioning to bass.» 1993-1995: Played in punk-rock band Agent 86 performing live about three times per month, completing three studio recordings and contributing to majority of the music writing.
» 1995-1999: Played in metal band trio Psychosis.
» 2000-2003: Played in rock band duo Illusional doing both vocals and bass (and drums on recording), contributing to majority of the music writing, all lyrics and completing one six song recording.
2003 to Present
Multiple local projects include:
Multiple local projects include:
• Currently performing with Instrumental Psychedelic Egyptian Surf Rock Band ZAMMAN and contributing to music for dance troupe Tribal in the Park
• Performed with local band Terrans composing original music and performing throughout southern California
• Recorded and toured with iconic Metal band CAGE in national and international tour
• Funk band Sound Sector (founding member, composer, lyricist) performing throughout southern California opening for headliners such as HedPE and Walking Papers
• Semi-finalist in the Viejas Casino Ultimate Music Challenge for rock cover band Studio 8
• Crafting professional studio bass lines for the Encinitas hip-hop group Lyke Mynds
• Hard rock band Forsaken Truth performing at such high profile venues as House of Blues (San Diego) and The Roxy (Los Angeles)
• Professional album recorded with local metal band Detonated under producer Steve Russell (P.O.D., As I Lay Dying) along with a music video by JNP Productions.
*Samples of all recordings available upon request
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
»After school and summer program leader for SDUSD
• Recorded and toured with iconic Metal band CAGE in national and international tour
• Funk band Sound Sector (founding member, composer, lyricist) performing throughout southern California opening for headliners such as HedPE and Walking Papers
• Semi-finalist in the Viejas Casino Ultimate Music Challenge for rock cover band Studio 8
• Crafting professional studio bass lines for the Encinitas hip-hop group Lyke Mynds
• Hard rock band Forsaken Truth performing at such high profile venues as House of Blues (San Diego) and The Roxy (Los Angeles)
• Professional album recorded with local metal band Detonated under producer Steve Russell (P.O.D., As I Lay Dying) along with a music video by JNP Productions.
*Samples of all recordings available upon request
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
»After school and summer program leader for SDUSD
» Instructor for San Diego City Public Library Teen Music Program
» Music teacher for RockSTAR music education program (a division of STAR Education, California’s largest non-profit music education program that brings music back into the schools)
» Internship completed at the School of Rock in San Diego working with 60 school aged students
» Private lessons for all ages on guitar/bass
EDUCATION
» B.A. degree in Human Development from CSUSM
» Private instruction at Moonlight Music in Encinitas, CA
College level music classes completed include:
• Music Theory at Mira Costa College
• Musicianship at Mira Costa College
• Beginning Piano at Mira Costa College
• History of Jazz at Palomar College
• Classical Guitar Reading at Palomar College
• Vocal Ensemble at Mira Costa College
• History of American Music and Culture at Cal State San Marcos
» Music teacher for RockSTAR music education program (a division of STAR Education, California’s largest non-profit music education program that brings music back into the schools)
» Internship completed at the School of Rock in San Diego working with 60 school aged students
» Private lessons for all ages on guitar/bass
EDUCATION
» B.A. degree in Human Development from CSUSM
» Private instruction at Moonlight Music in Encinitas, CA
College level music classes completed include:
• Music Theory at Mira Costa College
• Musicianship at Mira Costa College
• Beginning Piano at Mira Costa College
• History of Jazz at Palomar College
• Classical Guitar Reading at Palomar College
• Vocal Ensemble at Mira Costa College
• History of American Music and Culture at Cal State San Marcos