JR Zaha

• Studies are focused on scoring for visual media, with a focus on animation, television, film, and video games
• 15 years of study in classical and jazz piano. Studied jazz piano with jazz pianist and composer Frank Martin (https://frankmartinproductions.com/). Studied jazz and classical piano with pianist and performer Joan Cifarelli

(https://talent.entireproductions.com/talent/joan-cifarelli)

• Experience with Apple, Logic Pro, Sibelius, and Kontakt. Proficiency in Google suite, and some experience with Ableton Live Suite, Pro Tools, Reaper, and Windows.
• Dean’s List award recipient for consecutive semesters since Fall 2021

• "Grove Guardian"/Sound Effects Lead, Sound Designer (February 2024 - May 2024)

     Sound effects lead and sound designer for the video game           "Grove Guardian" - CSUN collaboration with ART 465 class

• "Overtime at B.U.R.M.I.E's"/Composer, Sound Designer (February 2024 - May 2024)

     Composer and sound designer for video game "Overtime at      B.U.R.M.I.E's" - CSUN collaboration with ART 465 class