Rafael

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Rafael is a multi-instrumentalist in guitar, bass, drums, ukulele, violin and viola.  He has performed at renowned venues such as The Troubadour, The Roxy, Viper Room, Qualcomm Stadium, Whisky a Go Go and more. In addition to touring as a lead guitarist, his experience as a music educator has reinforced his commitment to fostering a structured yet creative learning environment where students can master fundamental techniques while exploring their own musical styles. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Marshall School of Business with a Minor in Music Industry from the Thornton School of Music from USC (University of Southern California). He was recognized as one of the top electric guitarists admitted to the prestigious Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA). He also enjoys teaching Music Production and Sound Design, Mixing and Mastering, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, DJ Software (Traktor, Rekordbox) and operating Hardware (Analog Synthesizers, Pioneer CDJs, Drum Machines, MIDI Controllers).