Brian Zarzycka-Lada
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate music professional with over a decade of experience in music composition, production, performance, and education. Committed to self-improvement, problem-solving, creativity, and creating a friendly environment in collaboration with other people.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Composer, Producer, Drummer in a Band
Belmont Music LLC
Chicago, IL - Los Angeles, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Experience writing and producing music for a multi-genre blending rock band - implementing electronic music elements - to be released professionally via a record label.
- Participation in working with other writers, producers, engineers, mixers, and mastering people.
- Understanding of how to work around a studio or a live setting with a wide range of gear and software.
- Heavy touring and live show performance experience for over 10 years.
- Session experience in recording drums, guitar, bass, vocals, and piano/synth/sampler.
- Directed operations to ensure high-quality music production and service delivery.
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility.
Drum and General Music Teacher
The Rock House
Glenview, IL
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Working with kids ages 5-14 teaching drums from a beginner - advanced level, guitar and piano from a beginner - intermediate level, and general music theory for all students.
- Experience with knowing how to deal with kids one on one or in groups in order to retain attention and focus all while keeping things light, fun, and a positive experience.
- Understanding of how to tactfully deal with misbehaving and have constructive control in a classroom setting.
- Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating diverse musical genres and teaching methods.
- Facilitated group music activities to enhance student collaboration and creativity.
DJ Experience
Self-Employed
Los Angeles, CA
2011 - Current
- Experience with turntable scratching along with a general knowledge of beat juggling, beat matching & mixing.
- Familiarity with DJ software (Serato, Rekordbox, etc.)
- Awareness of working with decks, controllers, and DJ mixers.
Freelance Drum Teacher
Self-Employed
Chicago IL - Los Angeles
2018 - Current
- Designed customized drum lesson plans to cater to individual student needs.
- Equipped to deal with all walks of life, age, and experience level to act as a teacher, but to also offer mentorship and support on a human to human level.
- Instructed students on various drumming techniques and styles, fostering musical versatility.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
- Patience and communication while creating fun, engaging lessons.
- Managed 40 students.
Songwriter/Composer/Producer
Self-Employed
2014 - Current
- Collaborated with musicians to refine compositions and enhance sound quality.
- Recorded and produced demo tracks writing original music, working jointly with other writers & producers.
- Experience with implementing electronic production for other artists/bands.
- Production in hip hop, pop, jungle, and drum n' bass beats.
Education
Attended - Music Performance
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA05-2020
Skills
- Music composition and production
- Live performance and understanding of live audio
- Knowledge of building stages, setting up audio equipment, and putting together a show
- Ableton, Pro-Tools, and general understanding of Serato
- Playback building
- Problem-solving
- Eagerness to learn
- Patience, understanding, and empathy
Languages
Polish
Professional Working
Timeline
Drum and General Music Teacher
The Rock House
02.2018 - 01.2020
Owner, Composer, Producer, Drummer in a Band
Belmont Music LLC
01.2014 - Current
DJ Experience
Self-Employed
2011 - Current
Freelance Drum Teacher
Self-Employed
2018 - Current
Songwriter/Composer/Producer
Self-Employed
2014 - Current
Attended - Music Performance
Berklee College of Music