Hi, I’m Stefan Pajaro-van de Stadt, a Los Angeles–based guitarist, songwriter, and music producer who thrives on collaboration across pop, rock, rnb, KPop and EDM. I enjoy turning ideas into original tracks and translating them into vivid performances, whether in the studio or on stage. I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to music creation, education, and project development. When I’m not in the studio, I teach guitar, piano, drums, and voice; I work with artists on TV/film projects; and I volunteer with arts organizations to share music with patients and communities. I’m passionate about helping others grow as creators while continuing to develop my own craft across genres and formats.

Stefan Pajaro-van de Stadt

Hi, I’m Stefan Pajaro-van de Stadt, a Los Angeles–based guitarist, songwriter, and music producer who thrives on collaboration across pop, rock, rnb, KPop and EDM. I enjoy turning ideas into original tracks and translating them into vivid performances, whether in the studio or on stage. I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to music creation, education, and project development. When I’m not in the studio, I teach guitar, piano, drums, and voice; I work with artists on TV/film projects; and I volunteer with arts organizations to share music with patients and communities. I’m passionate about helping others grow as creators while continuing to develop my own craft across genres and formats.

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Hi, I’m Stefan Pajaro-van de Stadt, a Los Angeles–based guitarist, songwriter, and music producer who thrives on collaboration across pop, rock, rnb, KPop and EDM. I enjoy turning ideas into original tracks and translating them into vivid performances, whether in the studio or on stage. I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to music creation, education, and project development.

When I’m not in the studio, I teach guitar, piano, drums, and voice; I work with artists on TV/film projects; and I volunteer with arts organizations to share music with patients and communities. I’m passionate about helping others grow as creators while continuing to develop my own craft across genres and formats.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Teacher at Yeshiva Ketana of LA / Forbes Music
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
General Studies teacher for 5th grade boys at Yeshiva Ketana LA; Instruct guitar, piano, drum, and voice lessons to students of all ages in the LA area
Volunteer Musician / Performer at Art of Elysium
December 30, 2016 - Present
Volunteer monthly at hospitals, children’s care centers, disability care centers by performing music for patients and families; participated in annual Heaven fundraiser
Music Producer/Songwriter at Stefan PVDS
September 12, 2016 - Present
Produce and write original songs with artists or for pitch to major artists, TV, and Film.
District Sales Manager at Anheuser-Busch InBev
May 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Manage and coach a team of Sales Reps in LA area to maintain positive relationships with retail partners and hit volume and distribution targets, cascade sell-in strategies and lead new sales initiatives
Registrar's Office Assistant at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2016 - Present
Assist students, faculty, and staff with registration, enrollment and academic records; process transcripts, enrollment verifications, and other official academic documents; data entry and confidential records management using student information services; ensured compliance with FERPA confidentiality standards
Global Management Trainee at Anheuser-Busch InBev
July 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Management training program—gained experience in marketing, supply-chain, sales, and innovations; worked on brand marketing and strategy team for 4 months
Research Intern at Rare Genomics Institute / Bespoke Oncology
June 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Research and construct informational documents on topics such as genome sequencing, gene diagnostics products, and molecular characterization of diseases, authoring and collaborating on research papers
Guitarist at Freelance / Los Angeles music scene
January 1, 2008 - Present
Perform and create guitar arrangements for records across blues, rock, pop, soul, neo-soul, folk, singer-songwriter, EDM, and more; perform in live settings with other artists and songwriters

Education

BA at Washington University in St. Louis
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2015
AA at Los Angeles College of Music
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services