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Ricardo Vazquez

Nashville,TN

Summary

Dedicated and passionate bilingual worship leader with 10 years of experience leading congregations nationwide. Proficient in leading diverse worship teams, fostering collaboration, and cultivating an atmosphere of reverence and connection.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Worship Leader

Ricky Vazquez Music
08.2015 - Current
  • Full-time worship leader travelling nation wide and internationally as an independent contractor for a variety of regional conferences, churches and organizations in both English and Spanish
  • Main worship leader and band leader for SEEK Conference which was attended by 18,000 college students nationwide at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis in 2023 and 2022
  • One of 3 main worship leaders and band leaders at NCYC at Lucas Oil Stadium for about 20,000 high school students from across the country in 2019 and for 13,000 students in 2021
  • One of the main worship leaders for events for Life Teen International since 2015
  • Proficient in planning set lists for a service, hiring band members, rehearsing and leading a group. Experience utilizing backing tracks and organizing charts with planning center
  • Has led a variety of different bands and types of worship services.
  • Wrote contracts and primary contact for event booking. Made band riders and stage plots

Recording Artist and Songwriter

Ricky Vazquez Music
08.2013 - Current
  • Recording artist and songwriter. Built worship collective Village Lights for the past 4 years which was signed to Integrity Music and was nominated for a GMA Dove Award in 2022. Debut album produced by Matt Maher has over 2.7 million streams on Spotify
  • Writer and artist for the Anchor Hymns collective on Integrity Music alongside artists such as Paul Baloche, Sandra McCracken, and Dee Wilson
  • Written and recorded a number of projects as a solo artist. Music distributed by Integrated Music Rights and debut album releasing in the Fall of 2024
  • Studied contemporary keyboard and songwriting at University of Miami and Berklee College of Music
  • A number of writing credits on other artists projects

Vice President

Village Lights Music
08.2020 - Current


  • Founding member of Village Lights Music alongside Sarah Kroger and Ike Ndolo
  • Toured for 4 years with the group leading worship at a variety of events
  • Recorded and wrote for an album produced by Matt Maher
  • Nominated for a GMA Dove Award
  • Wrote numerous songs for Integrity Music catalog alongside writers like Mitch Wong, Sandra McCracken, Leslie Jordan, etc.

Music Director

St. Maximillian Kolbe
08.2013 - 05.2015


  • Lead weekly band and choir rehearsals, as well as all weekly services
  • Auditioned choir members and chose music for all Sunday services and retreats
  • Mentored younger musicians and vocalists

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Business

Berklee College of Music
Boston, United States
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Music Business With A Songwriting Minor

University of Miami
Coral Gables, United States

Skills

  • Piano, guitar, and vocals instrument proficiency
  • Team Leader Hiring bands, managing budgets, leading rehearsals, set list planning
  • Extensive and varied repertoire
  • Leads worship in English and Spanish
  • Outgoing and friendly
  • Original songwriter
  • Experience running backing tracks, planning center, and gear setup
  • Worked with a variety worship teams and congregations
  • Music directing and running talk back
  • Knowledge of recording software such as Ableton and Logic

Accomplishments

  • Full time as recording artist and worship leader since 2015
  • GMA Dove Nomination with group Village Lights
  • Main worship leader and band leader for SEEK Conference for 18,000 college students
  • One of three main worship leaders for NCYC Conference for 21,000 high school students in 2019 and 13,000 in 2021


Timeline

Vice President

Village Lights Music
08.2020 - Current

Worship Leader

Ricky Vazquez Music
08.2015 - Current

Recording Artist and Songwriter

Ricky Vazquez Music
08.2013 - Current

Music Director

St. Maximillian Kolbe
08.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Music Business

Berklee College of Music

Bachelor of Arts - Music Business With A Songwriting Minor

University of Miami

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