Yayo Morales Composer - Educator - Film - Videogames - Mixing & Mastering - Drummer EDUCATION The Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain Master ofArts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video GameMusic using New Technologies Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a cumulative GPA 4.0 The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain Bachelor of Arts(BA) In Composition. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: COMPOSER Creative Sound Lab. Owner & Creative Director AUGUST 2008 - PRESENT DAY CSL provides original music for Television, Videogames and Film. Companies we have written music for include: Apple, BYUTV, Univision, (Unimas), Gala TV (Galavision), Warner Time Cable, Corus Media (Canada), Food Network, TVE1 (Spanish National TV), TVE2, TELE5, Antena 3, La Sexta TV, Machinima (YouTube Channel), Cuatro TV, to mention a few. Yayo has been writing original music and sound design for the video game Balam: Bounce Hell by Wick Games and for the video game app. ELLOVEO, Supported by the National Science Foundation. He also has been writing original music for the TV series NCIS New Orleans and The 100, Seasons 6 and 7. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Theory, Harmony, Ear training, Composition and Music Ensemble Professor – Los Angeles College of Music. JANUARY 2023 – PRESENT DAY Teaching and assessing students from levels 1 to 4 of Theory, Harmony, Ear training and Composition for undergraduate students. Teaching and assessing Music Ensemble for undergraduate and graduate students. Head of the Jazz Department| Jazz Drum Set Teacher, Music Technology Teacher - National Conservatoire of Music, La Paz, Bolivia AUGUST 2013 - JUNE 2015 Spearheaded the development of a music technology lab. Duties included developing a curriculum to teach students how to use DAWs Pro Tools, Digital Performer & Garage Band, vertically aligning said curriculum with the jazz & modern music department. Designed and implemented the drum program for the 4-year undergraduate level for the public 112 Santa Cruz Rd, Arcadia 91007 _Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_- 4660 _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ SKILLS Composer, arranger and orchestrator Pro Tools/Digital Performer/FMOD Specialist Jazz specialist World music specialist Drummer Percussionist Teaching Music Production Mixing Specialist Mastering Specialist Producer SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS In November 2022 the video game Balam: Bounce Hell, received three nominations on the 9th edition of the Playstation Awards (Spain), one of them for best original music. In December 2022 Balam: Bounce Hell won the 9th edition of the Playstation Awards In 2019 and 2024. Played at the Lincoln Center (NYC) with The Azar Lawrence Experience Los Andes Jazz Project 2 was preselected for 59th Grammy

Yayo Morales

Yayo Morales Composer - Educator - Film - Videogames - Mixing & Mastering - Drummer EDUCATION The Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain Master ofArts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video GameMusic using New Technologies Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a cumulative GPA 4.0 The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain Bachelor of Arts(BA) In Composition. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: COMPOSER Creative Sound Lab. Owner & Creative Director AUGUST 2008 - PRESENT DAY CSL provides original music for Television, Videogames and Film. Companies we have written music for include: Apple, BYUTV, Univision, (Unimas), Gala TV (Galavision), Warner Time Cable, Corus Media (Canada), Food Network, TVE1 (Spanish National TV), TVE2, TELE5, Antena 3, La Sexta TV, Machinima (YouTube Channel), Cuatro TV, to mention a few. Yayo has been writing original music and sound design for the video game Balam: Bounce Hell by Wick Games and for the video game app. ELLOVEO, Supported by the National Science Foundation. He also has been writing original music for the TV series NCIS New Orleans and The 100, Seasons 6 and 7. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Theory, Harmony, Ear training, Composition and Music Ensemble Professor – Los Angeles College of Music. JANUARY 2023 – PRESENT DAY Teaching and assessing students from levels 1 to 4 of Theory, Harmony, Ear training and Composition for undergraduate students. Teaching and assessing Music Ensemble for undergraduate and graduate students. Head of the Jazz Department| Jazz Drum Set Teacher, Music Technology Teacher - National Conservatoire of Music, La Paz, Bolivia AUGUST 2013 - JUNE 2015 Spearheaded the development of a music technology lab. Duties included developing a curriculum to teach students how to use DAWs Pro Tools, Digital Performer & Garage Band, vertically aligning said curriculum with the jazz & modern music department. Designed and implemented the drum program for the 4-year undergraduate level for the public 112 Santa Cruz Rd, Arcadia 91007 _Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_- 4660 _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ SKILLS Composer, arranger and orchestrator Pro Tools/Digital Performer/FMOD Specialist Jazz specialist World music specialist Drummer Percussionist Teaching Music Production Mixing Specialist Mastering Specialist Producer SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS In November 2022 the video game Balam: Bounce Hell, received three nominations on the 9th edition of the Playstation Awards (Spain), one of them for best original music. In December 2022 Balam: Bounce Hell won the 9th edition of the Playstation Awards In 2019 and 2024. Played at the Lincoln Center (NYC) with The Azar Lawrence Experience Los Andes Jazz Project 2 was preselected for 59th Grammy

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Yayo Morales
Composer - Educator - Film - Videogames - Mixing & Mastering - Drummer
EDUCATION
The Complutense University of Madrid,
Madrid, Spain Master ofArts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video GameMusic using New Technologies
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
with a cumulative GPA 4.0
The Creative Music
School, Madrid, Spain
Bachelor of Arts(BA) In Composition.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: COMPOSER
Creative Sound Lab. Owner & Creative Director
AUGUST 2008 - PRESENT DAY
CSL provides original music for Television, Videogames and Film.
Companies we have written music for include: Apple, BYUTV, Univision,
(Unimas), Gala TV (Galavision), Warner Time Cable, Corus Media (Canada),
Food Network, TVE1 (Spanish National TV), TVE2, TELE5, Antena 3, La Sexta
TV, Machinima (YouTube Channel), Cuatro TV, to mention a few.
Yayo has been writing original music and sound design for the video game
Balam: Bounce Hell by Wick Games and for the video game app. ELLOVEO,
Supported by the National Science Foundation.
He also has been writing original music for the TV series NCIS New Orleans
and The 100, Seasons 6 and 7.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Theory, Harmony, Ear training, Composition and Music
Ensemble Professor – Los Angeles College of Music.
JANUARY 2023 – PRESENT DAY
Teaching and assessing students from levels 1 to 4 of Theory, Harmony,
Ear training and Composition for undergraduate students.
Teaching and assessing Music Ensemble for undergraduate and graduate
students.
Head of the Jazz Department| Jazz Drum Set Teacher, Music
Technology Teacher - National Conservatoire of Music, La
Paz, Bolivia
AUGUST 2013 - JUNE 2015
Spearheaded the development of a music technology lab. Duties included
developing a curriculum to teach students how to use DAWs Pro Tools,
Digital Performer & Garage Band, vertically aligning said curriculum with
the jazz & modern music department. Designed and implemented the
drum program for the 4-year undergraduate level for the public
112 Santa Cruz Rd,
Arcadia 91007
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SKILLS
Composer, arranger and
orchestrator
Pro Tools/Digital Performer/FMOD Specialist
Jazz specialist
World music specialist
Drummer
Percussionist
Teaching Music Production
Mixing Specialist
Mastering Specialist
Producer
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
In November 2022 the video
game Balam: Bounce Hell,
received three nominations on
the 9th edition of the
Playstation Awards (Spain),
one of them for best original
music. In December 2022
Balam: Bounce Hell won the
9th edition of the Playstation
Awards
In 2019 and 2024. Played at
the Lincoln Center (NYC) with
The Azar Lawrence
Experience
Los Andes Jazz Project 2 was
preselected for 59th Grammy

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner & Creative Director at Creative Sound Lab
August 1, 2008 - Present
Provides original music for television, video games and film; clients include Apple, BYU TV, Univision, Gala TV, Warner Time Cable, Córus Media, and others. Leads music production, sound design and collaborations for cinematic and interactive projects; notable works include Balam: Bounce Hell (video game) and Elloveo app, supported by the National Science Foundation.
Freelance Drummer / Band Leader
January 1, 1990 - Present
Performer and recording artist across Jazz, Latin, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian Jazz, Flamenco, World Music and Pop/Rock; extensive performing and recording credits with a wide range of artists; international tours across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Jazz Ensemble Director; Drum Set Teacher; Rhythm & Ear Training Teacher at The Creative Music School
December 31, 2013 - September 12, 2025
Led Jazz ensembles at all levels; designed and implemented a rhythm-focused class for Jazz students within the Ear Training department; aligned curriculum with jazz and modern music; staff training and curriculum development.
Head of the Jazz Department; Jazz Drum Set Teacher; Music Technology Teacher at National Conservatoire of Music
June 30, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Directed jazz education and music technology initiatives; developed and maintained a music technology lab; aligned jazz curriculum with contemporary music practices; provided faculty training via Zoom.
Professor of Drum Set; Professor of Composition & Arrangement at Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA), La Paz, Bolivia
June 30, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Taught Jazz and Modern Music, including rhythm, composition, and arrangement to Jazz majors; integrated jazz and world music styles across the curriculum; contributed to program development.
Owner & Creative Director at Creative Sound Lab
August 1, 2008 - Present
Creative Sound Lab provides original music for television, video games and film. Clients include Apple, BYU TV, Univision, Gala TV (GalaVision), Warner Time Cable, Corus Media (Canada), Food Network, TVE1 (Spanish National TV), TVE2, Tele 5, Antena 3, La Sexta TV, Machinima (YouTube channel), Cuatro TV, to mention a few. Yayo has been writing original music and sound design for the video game Balam: Bounce Hell by Wick Games and for the video game app Elloveo, supported by the National Science Foundation. He also has written original music for the TV series NCIS New Orleans and The 100, Seasons 6 and 7.
Freelance Drummer / Bandleader
January 1, 1990 - Present
Vast experience playing Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Flamenco, World Music, and Pop/Rock; touring across Europe, Asia, North and South America. Performed with numerous artists, including Henry (The Skipper) Franklin, Bobby Bradford, Azar Lawrence, Harold Land Jr., Hubert Laws, Theo Saunders, Teodross Avery, Benn Clatworthy, Putter Smith, Steve Cotter, Louis Van Taylor, Marshall Hawkins, Doug Web, Rita Marley, System 6, and Scott Ambush (Spyro Gyra).
Jazz Ensemble Director / Drum Set Teacher / Rhythm & Ear Training Teacher at The Creative Music School
January 1, 2013 - September 12, 2025
Directed Jazz ensembles at all levels, from beginner to graduate level. Drums set (Jazz/Flamenco/Brazilian Jazz/Afro-Cuban-Latin/Salsa). Designed and implemented a separate class that focused specifically on rhythm for the jazz student within the Ear Training department. Implemented and vertically aligned training across the entire school, becoming a signature class.
Head of Jazz Department / Jazz Drum Set Teacher, Music Technology Teacher at National Conservatoire of Music
June 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Spearheaded the development of a music technology lab and curricula to teach DAWs (Pro Tools, Digital Performer, GarageBand), aligning the program with the Jazz and modern music department.
Professor of Drum Set | Professor of Composition & Arrangement at UMSA (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés)
June 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Jazz drums teaching for Jazz majors and for modern music and fusion; courses covered Jazz, Pop, Rock, Flamenco, World Music, Afro-Bolivian, Brazilian Jazz.
Jazz Ensemble Director / Drum Set Teacher / Rhythm & Ear Training Teacher at The Creative Music School
December 31, 2013 - September 12, 2025
Taught Jazz ensembles at all levels, from beginner to graduate; designed a separate Jazz Ensemble class focused on rhythm and ear training; implemented vertical curriculum alignment across the school as a signature class.
Freelance Drummer / Band Leader at Various (Freelance)
January 1, 1990 - Present
Performed and toured with diverse bands across Europe, the Americas and beyond; collaborated with artists such as Henry Franklin, Azar Lawrence, Harold Land Jr., Hubert Laws, and others; genres ranged from Jazz and Latin Jazz to Brazilian Jazz, Flamenco, Afro-Cuban, Pop and Rock.
Owner & Creative Director at Creative Sound Lab
August 1, 2008 - Present
Provides original music for television, video games and film; writes original music and sound design for video games (e.g., Balam: Bounce Hell by Wick Games) and related apps; projects supported by NSF; produces music for TV series such as NCIS New Orleans and The 100.
Owner & Creative Director at Creative Sound Lab
August 1, 2008 - Present
CSL provides original music for Television, Videogames and Film. Collaborated with clients including Apple, BYUTV, Univision, Gala TV, Warner Cable, and broadcast networks worldwide; wrote music and sound design for Balam: Bounce Hell by Wick Games and for the ELLOVEO project supported by the National Science Foundation; contributed original music for NCIS: New Orleans and The 100 (Season 6-7).
Head of the Jazz Department; Jazz Drum Set Teacher; Music Technology Teacher at National Conservatoire of Music
June 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Led development of a music technology lab and created a 4-year BA drum program; designed curriculum for DAWs including Pro Tools, Digital Performer, and GarageBand; provided teacher training and ongoing support via Zoom.
Professor of Drum Set; Professor of Composition & Arrangement at University of Saint Andrews (UMSA), La Paz, Bolivia
June 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Directed the Jazz department, taught drum set, composition and arrangement for Jazz majors; taught across Jazz and modern music and fusion; genres included Jazz, Pop, Rock, Flamenco, World Music, Afro Bolivian, Brazilian Jazz.
Jazz Ensemble Director; Drum Set Teacher; Rhythm & Ear Training Teacher at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
January 1, 2013 - September 12, 2025
Directed Jazz ensembles; created and implemented a dedicated Rhythm & Ear Training class; staff training and curriculum development across the school; contributed to the signature rhythm-focused ear training program.
Freelance Drummer & Bandleader at Self-Employed
January 1, 1990 - Present
Vast experience performing Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Flamenco, and Pop/Rock across Europe, Asia, the Americas; toured internationally with various bands and musicians.
Owner & Creative Director / Composer at Creative Sound Lab
August 1, 2008 - Present
CSL provides original music for Television, Videogames and Film. Clients include Apple, BYUTV, Univision, Gala TV, Warner Time Cable, Corus Media (Canada), Food Network, TVE1, TVE2, TELE5, Antena 3, La Sexta TV, Machinima (YouTube Channel), Cuatro TV. Composed original music and sound design for the video game Balam: Bounce Hell (Wick Games) and for the Elloveo app (NSF-supported). Also written original music for NCIS: New Orleans and The 100 (Seasons 6 and 7).
Professor at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2023 - Present
Theory, Harmony, Ear Training, Composition and Music Ensemble instruction for undergraduate levels 1-4; oversight of Music Ensemble for undergraduate and graduate students.
Head of the Jazz Department; Jazz Drum Set Teacher; Music Technology Teacher at National Conservatoire of Music, La Paz, Bolivia
June 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Spearheaded the development of a music technology lab; developed curriculum to teach DAWs (Pro Tools, Digital Performer & Garage Band); aligned curriculum with jazz & modern music departments; designed and implemented the four-year undergraduate drum program for the public.
Professor of Drum Set; Professor of Composition & Arrangement at UMSA (Universidad Mayor de San Andres), La Paz, Bolivia
June 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Spearheaded the Jazz department, teaching composition & arrangement for Jazz majors; drum instruction for Jazz majors and modern fusion; genres taught included Jazz, Pop, Rock, Flamenco, World Music, Afro Bolivian, Brazilian Jazz.
Jazz Ensemble Director; Drum Set Teacher; Rhythm & Ear Training Teacher at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
December 31, 2013 - September 12, 2025
Taught Jazz ensembles from beginner to graduate levels; designed and implemented a signature rhythm class within the Ear Training department; led curriculum development with staff training and vertical alignment.
Freelance Drummer; Bandleader
January 1, 1990 - Present
Vast experience playing Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Flamenco, and Pop/Rock; touring across Europe, Asia, North and South America. Played with notable artists and bands.
Owner & Creative Director at Creative Sound Lab
August 1, 2008 - Present
Owner & Creative Director of CSL, providing original music for television, videogames and film. Clients include Apple, BYUTV, Univision, Gala TV, Warner Time Cable, Corus Media, Food Network, TVE1, TVE2, TELE5, Antena 3, La Sexta TV, Machinima, Cuatro TV. Composed original music and sound design for the video game Balam: Bounce Hell by Wick Games and for the video game app ELLOVEO (NSF-supported). Also wrote original music for NCIS: New Orleans and The 100 (Seasons 6 and 7).
Professor – Theory, Harmony, Ear Training, Composition and Music Ensemble at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2023 - Present
Theory, Harmony, Ear training, Composition and Music Ensemble taught and assessed for undergraduate students.
Head of the Jazz Department | Jazz Drum Set Teacher, Music Technology Teacher at National Conservatoire of Music, La Paz, Bolivia
June 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Spearheaded the development of a music technology lab; developed a curriculum to teach DAWs (Pro Tools, Digital Performer & Garage Band); designed and implemented the four-year drum program for the public conservatoire.
Professor of Drum Set | Professor of Composition & Arrangement at UMSA (University of Saint Andrews), La Paz, Bolivia
June 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Spearheaded the Jazz department teaching composition & arrangement for Jazz majors; drum teaching for Jazz majors and modern music and fusion; taught Jazz, Pop, Rock, Flamenco, World Music, Afro Bolivian, Brazilian Jazz.
Jazz Ensemble Director | Drum Set Teacher | Rhythm & Ear Training Teacher at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
December 31, 2013 - September 12, 2025
Directed Jazz ensembles at all levels; created a dedicated rhythm class within the Ear Training department; implemented and trained staff as curriculum rolled out across the school.
Freelance Drummer | Bandleader at Freelance
January 1, 1990 - Present
Vast experience playing Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Flamenco, and Pop/Rock; performed and toured across Europe, Asia, North and South America; worked with artists including Henry Franklin, Benn Clatworthy, Azar Lawrence, Harold Land Jr., Hubert Laws, Theo Saunders, Teodross Avery, Putter Smith, Steve Cotter, Louis Van Taylor among others.
Owner & Creative Director at Creative Sound Lab
August 1, 2008 - Present
CSL provides original music for Television, Videogames and Film. Clients have included Apple, BYUTV, Univision, Gala TV, Warner Time Cable, Corus Media (Canada), Food Network, TVE1/TVE2, Tele5, Antena 3, La Sexta TV, Machinima (YouTube Channel), Cuatro TV. Yayo has written original music and sound design for the video game Balam: Bounce Hell by Wick Games and for the Elloveo app (NSF-supported). He has also written original music for NCIS New Orleans and The 100 (Seasons 6 and 7).
Theory, Harmony, Ear training, Composition and Music Ensemble Professor at Los Angeles College of Music
January 20, 2023 - Present
Teaching and assessing students from Theory levels 1–4, Harmony, Ear Training and Composition for undergraduate students. Teaching Music Ensemble for undergraduate and graduate students.
Head of the Jazz Department | Jazz Drum Set Teacher, Music Technology Teacher at National Conservatoire of Music, La Paz, Bolivia
June 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Led the development of a music technology lab; developed curriculum for DAWs (Pro Tools, Digital Performer, GarageBand) and aligned the curriculum with jazz and modern music departments; designed and implemented the 4-year undergraduate drum program.
Professor of Drum Set | Professor of Composition & Arrangement at UMSA (University of Saint Andrews), La Paz, Bolivia
June 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Spearheaded the Jazz teaching department, including composition and arrangement for Jazz majors; drum set instruction for Jazz majors and modern/fusion genres.
Jazz Ensemble Director | Drum Set Teacher | Rhythm & Ear Training Teacher at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
December 31, 2013 - September 12, 2025
Duties included directing jazz ensembles, teaching drum set and developing a rhythm-focused Ear Training class; curriculum design and staff training.
Freelance Drummer | Bandleader
January 1, 1990 - Present
Extensive performance and recording experience across Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Flamenco, World Music, Afro-Cuban, Salsa, Pop and Rock; performed and toured across Europe, Asia, North and South America with numerous artists.
Composer / Owner & Creative Director at Creative Sound Lab
August 1, 2008 - Present
CSL provides original music for television, videogames, and film. Clients include Apple, BYUtv, Univision, Gala TV, Warner Time Cable, Corus Media, Food Network, TVE1/TVE2/Tele5/Antena 3/La Sexta, Machinima, Cuatro. Composed original music and sound design for Balam: Bounce Hell (Wick Games) and for the ELLOVEO app (NSF-supported). Also wrote music for NCIS: New Orleans and The 100 (Seasons 6–7).
Professor – Theory, Harmony, Ear Training, Composition & Music Ensemble at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2023 - Present
Teaching and assessing undergraduate students (levels 1–4) in Theory, Harmony, Ear Training and Composition; directing an undergraduate/graduate Music Ensemble.
Head of the Jazz Department / Jazz Drum Set Teacher, Music Technology Teacher at National Conservatoire of Music
June 30, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Led development of a music technology lab; created a curriculum for DAWs (Pro Tools, Digital Performer & Garage Band) and aligned it with the jazz and modern music departments. Designed and implemented the four-year undergraduate drum program.
Professor of Drum Set | Professor of Composition & Arrangement at UMSA (University of Saint Andrews), La Paz, Bolivia
June 30, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Spearheaded the Jazz department, teaching drum set, composition and arrangement to Jazz majors. Taught genres including Jazz, Pop, Rock, Flamenco, World Music and fusion.
Jazz Ensemble Director / Drums Teacher / Rhythm & Ear Training Teacher at The Creative Music School
December 31, 2013 - September 15, 2025
Directed jazz ensembles at multiple levels; created a signature rhythm-focused class within the Ear Training department and implemented vertical curriculum with staff training.
Drummer / Bandleader at Freelance
January 1, 1990 - Present
Vast experience performing Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Flamenco, Pop and Rock across Europe, Asia, and the Americas; performed and toured with notable musicians including Henry Franklin, Azar Lawrence, Hubert Laws, Tomatito, and many others.
Owner & Creative Director at Creative Sound Lab
August 1, 2008 - Present
CSL provides original music for Television, Videogames and Film. Clients include Apple, BYUTV, Univision (Unimas), Gala TV, Warner Time Cable, Corus Media (Canada), Food Network, TVE1, TVE2, TELE5, Antena 3, La Sexta TV, Machinima (YouTube Channel), Cuatro TV. Composed music and sound design for the video game Balam: Bounce Hell by Wick Games and for the video game app ELLOVEO (NSF-supported). Also scored music for NCIS: New Orleans and The 100 (Seasons 6 & 7).
Professor – Music Theory, Harmony, Ear Training, Composition & Music Ensemble at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2023 - Present
Teaching and assessing Theory, Harmony, Ear Training and Composition for undergraduate students (levels 1–4). Leading and evaluating Music Ensemble for undergraduate and graduate students.
Head of the Jazz Department; Jazz Drum Set Teacher; Music Technology Teacher at National Conservatoire of Music, La Paz, Bolivia
June 1, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Spearheaded development of a music technology lab; designed and implemented a DAW curriculum (Pro Tools, Digital Performer, GarageBand). Created and launched the 4-year undergraduate drum program; taught Jazz, Pop, Rock, Flamenco, World Music, Afro-Bolivian, Brazilian Jazz, and related styles.
Professor of Drum Set; Professor of Composition & Arrangement at Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA), La Paz, Bolivia
June 1, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Led the Jazz department, teaching Drum Set, Composition & Arrangement; encompassed Jazz majors and broader Modern/Fusion programs; curriculum included diverse genres.
Jazz Ensemble Director; Drum Set Teacher; Rhythm & Ear Training Teacher at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
December 31, 2013 - September 15, 2025
Directed jazz ensembles across levels; created a dedicated Rhythm & Ear Training class; implemented vertical curriculum alignment and trained staff.
Freelance Drummer / Bandleader at Self-Employed / Various
January 1, 1990 - Present
Extensive performance experience across Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Flamenco, Pop and Rock; toured and performed with notable artists and bands across Europe, Asia, North and South America.
Owner & Creative Director at Creative Sound Lab
August 1, 2008 - Present
Owner and Creative Director at CSL, creating original music for television, video games and film. Works for clients including Apple, BYUTV, Univision, Gala TV, Warner Time Cable, Corus Media, Food Network, TVE1/TVE2, TELE5 and La Sexta. Composed music and sound design for Balam: Bounce Hell (Wick Games) and for the ELLOVEO app (NSF-supported). Also contributed music for NCIS: New Orleans and The 100 (Seasons 6–7).
Professor of Theory, Harmony, Ear Training, Composition and Music Ensemble at Los Angeles College of Music
January 20, 2023 - Present
Teaching Theory, Harmony, Ear Training and Composition to undergraduate students (Levels 1–4) and directing the Music Ensemble for undergraduate and graduate students.
Head of Jazz Department; Jazz Drum Set Teacher; Music Technology Teacher at National Conservatoire of Music, La Paz, Bolivia
June 1, 2015 - September 18, 2025
Spearheaded the development of a music technology lab; developed curriculum for DAWs Pro Tools, Digital Performer and GarageBand; designed and implemented the four-year undergraduate drum program; integrated the jazz and modern music departments.
Professor of Drum Set and Professor of Composition & Arrangement at UMSA (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés), La Paz, Bolivia
June 1, 2015 - September 18, 2025
Led Jazz department teaching composition and arrangement for Jazz majors; drum instruction across jazz majors and modern fusion; taught Jazz, Pop, Rock, Flamenco, World Music, Afro Bolivian and Brazilian Jazz.
Jazz Ensemble Director; Drum Set Teacher; Rhythm & Ear Training Teacher at The Creative Music School
December 31, 2013 - September 18, 2025
Directed Jazz ensembles from beginner to graduate levels; taught rhythm and ear training as a signature class; developed curriculum and trained staff.
Freelance Drummer/Bandleader at Various bands and artists
January 1, 1990 - Present
Vast experience playing Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, Flamenco, Pop and Rock; performed throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America with numerous artists including Henry Franklin, Azar Lawrence, Harold Land Jr., Hubert Laws, Theo Saunders, Teodross Avery and others.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies at The Complutense University of Madrid
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Composition and Jazz Drumming at The Creative Music School, Madrid
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Master of Arts in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies at The Complutense University of Madrid
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Composition Double Major - Composition & Jazz Drumming at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Master of Arts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies at The Complutense University of Madrid
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Composition, Double Major - Composition & Jazz Drumming at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Master of Arts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies at The Complutense University of Madrid
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Composition – Double Major: Composition & Jazz Drumming at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Master of Arts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies at The Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Bachelor of Arts(BA) in Composition at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Master of Arts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies at The Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Composition at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Master of Arts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies at The Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Composition at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Master of Arts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies at Complutense University of Madrid
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Composition at The Creative Music School
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Master of Arts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies at The Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Composition at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Master of Arts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies at The Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Composition at The Creative Music School, Madrid, Spain
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025

Qualifications

MA in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
BA in Composition and Jazz Drumming
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
Albora Awards, First Place - Jazz Composition
January 1, 2018 - September 12, 2025
Maya Award for Contribution to Bolivian Culture
January 1, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Culture Award for Contribution to Development of Bolivian Jazz
January 1, 2003 - September 12, 2025
First Place - Jazz Composition
January 1, 2018 - September 12, 2025
Maya Award (2017) For making a considerable contribution to Bolivian culture
January 1, 2017 - September 12, 2025
2003 Award for Culture For contribution to the development of Bolivian jazz
January 1, 2003 - September 12, 2025
Master of Arts (MA) in Film Scoring and Video Game Music using New Technologies
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Composition
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Abaroa Awards - First Place - Jazz Composition
January 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025
Maya Award (Best Bolivian Musician Abroad)
January 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025
Award for Culture (2003) — Contribution to Bolivian Jazz
January 1, 2003 - September 18, 2025

Industry Experience

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