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TungYang Aka Ocean Li

TungYang Aka Ocean Li

Hollywood,CA

Summary

Logical Instrument Repair Technician with substantial experience in Hand made guitar industry as Luthier. Talented at instrument repair, performance tuning, component installation, and instrument refurbishment. Works well independently with little to no supervision. Organized Luthier knowledgeable about operations of different musical instruments and repair requirements. Successful at keeping instruments in peak condition for private or professional use. History of satisfying customers with fast, high-quality work.

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Work History

Luthier

Shabat Guitar
  • Full Custom made guitar for Tim Pierce

Named as one of the Top 10 Session Guitarists by Guitar World Magazine.

His Session Guitar Work can be heard on more than 1000 records and his studio Guitar Recording Credits include: Crowded House, Christina Aguilera, Seal, Avril Lavigne, Tracy Chapman, Joe Cocker, Ricky Martin, Meat Loaf, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Rob Thomas, Rick Springfield, Phil Collins, Madonna, Toy Matinee, Don Henley, Santana, Rascal Flatts, Chris Isaak, Jewel, Faith Hill, Celine Dion, Dave Matthews Band, John Legend, Gavin Degraw, Mika, Carolina Liar, Goo Goo Dolls, Uncle Kracker, Josh Groban, Mylie Cyrus, Demi Lovato, David Cook, Adam Lambert, Daniel Powter, Kris Allen, Jack’s Mannequin, The Band Perry, Shinedown, Jason Mraz, Kelly Clarkson, Il Volo, Lana Del Ray, Gloriana, Colbie Caillat, and many others.

  • Full Custom made guitar for Dweezill Zappa is an American rock guitarist and occasional actor. He is the son of musical composer and performer Frank Zappa. Exposed to the music industry from an early age, Zappa developed a strong affinity for playing the guitar and producing music. Able to learn directly from guitarists such as Steve Vai and Eddie Van Halen, Zappa released his first single (produced by Eddie Van Halen) at the age of 12.[1]

In addition to writing and recording his own music, Zappa has carried on the legacy of his father's music by touring with the group Zappa Plays Zappa. The band features renditions of Zappa's original material and the lineup has often included Zappa alumni such as Napoleon Murphy Brock, Steve Vai, Terry Bozzio and others.

  • Full Custom made bass for Travis Carlton son of Larry Carlton .Travis Carlton has maintained a rigorous schedule of recordings and performance. In addition to being a member of the touring band of his father, renowned guitarist Larry Carlton, Travis has performed and toured with such notable artists as Robben Ford, Scott Henderson, Tak Matsamoto, Michael Landau, Sara Bareilles, Kirk Fletcher, Josh Smith and Chris Cain.

Besides touring about six months out of the year, he also works regularly throughout the Los Angeles blues, jazz, gospel, and studio scenes.

  • Full Custom made guitar for Justin Derrico ABOUT: Currently guitarist for P! NK and NBC's The Voice, and lauded as one of the most talented and hardworking musicians working right now, MI graduate Justin Derrico grew up in Virginia and started playing guitar after being inspired by the classic rock icons.has worked with Beyonce and Robin Thicke and maintained a steady spot as a guitarist for the band,
  • Full Custom made guitar for Perfecto "Perf" de Castro is a Filipino musician currently based in Los Angeles, California best known for having been a celebrated fixture in the Philippine alternative rock scene during the 1990s.
  • Full Custom made guitar for famous Youtuber Rhett Shull https://www.youtube.com/@RhettShull
  • Reassembled instruments using hand and power tools and glue, clamps and lubricant as necessary.
  • Worked with wood, metal, plastic and fiberglass to complete high-quality repairs.
  • Made over 4 instruments per week.
  • Adjusted string tensions to tune instruments using hand tools and electronic tuning devices.
  • Attached new strings to guitars and violins and adjusted tension levels to optimize performance.
  • Fit plastic, fiberglass and electronic parts to modern instruments to improve performance and durability.
  • Assisted customers in purchasing and renting new and used equipment and instruments to meet current personal and performance requirements.

Teaching Assistant

Musicians Institute
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

Shop assistant & Guitar technician

Big Nose Guitar
  • Daily maintenance of guitars in the store, sales of various musical instruments and accessories, daily revenue settlement in the store, and product promotion of social media
  • Provide customers with setup, string replacement and circuit maintenance services.

Session Bassist

Self-employeed
  • Toured in Los Angeles with singer songwriter Vaishali Sanas, and Guitar artist Saul Losada
  • 2023/3/25 Grady Guan world tours Vegas concert in Venetian Casino Grady Guan https://zh-yue.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%97%9C%E5%96%86
  • 2024/7/21 MIMI Lo world tour concert at Seattle Snoqualmie casino
  • 2024/6/15 Alice Lau world tour concert at Agua Caliente Casino
  • Los Angles Rock band Snifters Bassist tour during 2023~2024
  • ShenghaoYu 2024 5 17 Live concerts at Universal bar and grill Los Angeles
  • Recording for singer songwriter Randall Baker
  • Performed 2019 Chinese Moon Festival in Los Angeles
  • 20150517: “One Three Unorganized” - Joint Performance by Four Schools

    20151101: “Twelve Unforgivable” - Invitational Band for the Freshmen Welcome Event of 12 Schools

    20150705: “Timely Performance” - Joint Showcase by Mingdao High School’s Pop Music Club & Acoustic Guitar Club

    20150721: “Human Nature, Rock ‘n’ Roll - Rock Revival” - Joint Performance by Four Schools

    20151106: “Ten Forces Create Heroes” - Freshmen Welcome Event for 10 Schools

    20160228: “Rock 228” - Joint Performance by Three Schools

    20160410: China Medical University “Heart Sound, Fourfold Success”

    20160424: “Striving for Resonance” - Invitational Band for the Joint Performance by Four Schools

    20160610: “After Dragon Boat Festival” - Joint Showcase by Five Schools’ Pop Music Clubs

    20160703: “Rocking MUSE” - Invitational Band for the Joint Performance by China Nursing, China Engineering, and Tung Hai Universities
    Also served as the Invitational Band at Fengyuan Shengang

    20170226: “Rock 226” - Invitational Band for the Joint Performance
  • Performing various genres of music, including blues, rock, funk, jazz
  • Sight reading music charts
  • Musical Software tools including: Logic X, GarageBand, Sibelius, ProTools, etc
  • Harmonizing, composing
  • Soldering and Circuit design Guitar Setup Successful working in a team environment, as well as independently
  • The ability to follow instructions and deliver quality results.
  • Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
  • Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
  • Memorized standards often requested at shows.

Bass instructor

Starfactory Acting and Music Academy

Created lesson plans for students ages 8-20 years old Teach beginner's and advanced chords, music theory, techniques and performances

  • Education, or related field, advising, evaluating and assisting students
  • Arrives 15 minutes prior to shift to prepare for class.
  • Provided bass guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Assisted clients in preparing for auditions or performances
  • Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
  • Built rapport with students and family members.

Bass instructor

Taichung Home Economics and Commercial High School
  • Invited by Taichung Home Economics and commercial high school, served as a bass teacher in the Music class of the school
  • Created lesson plans for students ages 8-20 years old Teach beginner's and advanced chords, music theory, techniques and performances
  • Education, or related field, advising, evaluating and assisting students
  • Arrives 15 minutes prior to shift to prepare for class.

Concert Host

Host
  • 2014/7/25 Mingdao High School
    Guitar Music Club joint performance
  • 2015/10/24 Mingdao High School Pumpkin Sihai school Joint Welcome concert
  • 2015/11/06Taiwan Taichung Ten schools jointly welcome students concert


  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.

Manager assistant

Rock insurance broker
01.2017
  • Help the general manager to handle some daily affairs, assist the general manager to do a good job in integrating and coordinating the work of various departments and handling daily affairs
  • Assist the general manager to collect the important reports of each department and check the important data
  • Because the general manager has very rich experience and the relative document files are also very large, I helped the manager to sort out these huge customer files, as well as the management of other administrative document files and the collection and filing management of document data of various departments
  • Complete other work tasks assigned by company leaders.

Education

MingDao Vocational High School

Associate of Arts in Performance - Bass

Musicians Institute

Bachelor of Music in Performance - Bass

Musicians Institute

Skills

  • Performing various genres of music, including blues, rock, funk, jazz
  • Sight reading music charts
  • Musical Software tools including: Logic X, GarageBand, Sibelius, ProTools, etc
  • Harmonizing, composing
  • Soldering and Circuit design
  • Basic Guitar Setup
  • Successful working in a team environment, as well as independently
  • The ability to follow instructions and deliver quality results
  • Level B Digital Electronic
  • Tool Maintenance
  • Restoration techniques
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Custom Design

Certification

  • Level C technician for computer hardware fabrication, Taiwan Government Workforce Development Agency
  • Level C Industrial Electronics

Timeline

Manager assistant

Rock insurance broker
01.2017

Luthier

Shabat Guitar

Teaching Assistant

Musicians Institute

Shop assistant & Guitar technician

Big Nose Guitar

Session Bassist

Self-employeed

Bass instructor

Starfactory Acting and Music Academy

Bass instructor

Taichung Home Economics and Commercial High School

Concert Host

Host

MingDao Vocational High School

Associate of Arts in Performance - Bass

Musicians Institute

Bachelor of Music in Performance - Bass

Musicians Institute
TungYang Aka Ocean Li