I'm Gabriel Grijalva García, a San Diego-based musician, producer, and educator with a strong background in jazz studies and composition. I work across guitar and bass, with experience in arranging, recording, and live performance, always aiming to bring ideas to polished, expressive life. Beyond performing, I teach guitar and bass, support studio setup and sound for productions, and collaborate on projects from concept to completion. I value reliability, clear communication, and continuous learning, and I’m fluent in English and Spanish.

Gabriel Grijalva García

I'm Gabriel Grijalva García, a San Diego-based musician, producer, and educator with a strong background in jazz studies and composition. I work across guitar and bass, with experience in arranging, recording, and live performance, always aiming to bring ideas to polished, expressive life. Beyond performing, I teach guitar and bass, support studio setup and sound for productions, and collaborate on projects from concept to completion. I value reliability, clear communication, and continuous learning, and I’m fluent in English and Spanish.

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I’m Gabriel Grijalva García, a San Diego-based musician, producer, and educator with a strong background in jazz studies and composition. I work across guitar and bass, with experience in arranging, recording, and live performance, always aiming to bring ideas to polished, expressive life.

Beyond performing, I teach guitar and bass, support studio setup and sound for productions, and collaborate on projects from concept to completion. I value reliability, clear communication, and continuous learning, and I’m fluent in English and Spanish.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Tech Shop Assistant at San Diego State University
September 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020
General music building maintenance including sanding/painting doors, changing light bulbs, installation of whiteboards, moving electronic equipment, and cleaning; transportation and setup of Stage/Platform for SDSU Symphony & Orchestra; making instrument and mic cables.
Warehouse Porter at Aztec Shops/Snapdragon Stadium
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Receiving, organizing & distributing products to stadium vendors & shops; cleaning & maintaining warehouse operations; moving heavy equipment and operating a pallet jack.
Guitar Assembler at Taylor Guitars
August 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Gaging guitar necks to fit proper action and angle; restocking workbench and maintaining cleanliness; inspecting guitar parts for quality, blemishes, and faults; adjusting string action and neck relief for proper setup.
Producer, Musician, Teacher at Lofreqpion Productions
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2025
Music composition, arranging, and production; recording & mixing; basic guitar & bass setups, re-strings; basic/intermediate/advanced bass & guitar lessons; basic/intermediate/advanced jazz theory lessons.
Bassist at North Coast Repertory Theater
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
"my Sinatra" show starring Cary Hoffman. Contract for 1 Dress Rehearsal & 5 Shows.
Package Handler at FedEx Ground
August 1, 2015 - October 1, 2017
Handling packages and loading/arranging to designated areas in delivery trucks; scanning packages; taping and handling damaged goods; safeguarding hazardous materials and fragile shipments.
Tutor at Elevate Learning USA
October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
NCLB program. Tutoring 9th-12th grade students in English and Math.

Education

Master of Music (M.M.) in Jazz Studies at San Diego State University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Jazz Studies at San Diego State University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Associate of Arts in General Studies at Southwestern College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Associate of Arts in Music at Southwestern College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
High School Diploma at Mar Vista High School
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Retail, Transportation & Logistics