Rhen Villarreal
Lifelong musician with a diverse background in performance, recording, and instruction. A deep fondness for composition and playing multiple instruments is what drives my passion for music. In my early days as a young jazz musician, I earned my way into the local music scene of the Central Valley in California by performing in many small groups and large ensembles. This experience led to me playing with talented musicians and making lifelong connections along the way. Most recently, my focus has been on songwriting and playing electric bass.
I currently reside in San Jose, CA, where I offer services in: music lessons for electric/upright bass, recording guitar/bass, and live gigs . My goal is to share my passion for music and innovation with others through collaboration, teaching, networking and performance.
Hobbies outside of music include: golf, cooking, exercise, Magic: The Gathering, video games and screenwriting for TV/Film.
Music Services
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Music Lessons - Bass (Electric/Upright)
45 minutes of tailored instruction for various goals and outcomes.
Work through key concepts such as: knowing the instrument, reading sheet music, learning aspects of music theory from scales to song structures, improvisation skills in soloing and crafting bass lines, aural learning (by ear), grooving as a member in a rhythm section.
Lessons are available for $55 each or $200 for a 4-pack
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Recording (Bass/Guitar)
Hourly rate for passionate contribution to recording projects for songwriters and composers.
Recording sessions available for $70/hr.
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Live Gigs (Bass)
Hourly rate for live music performances. Minimum of 1.5 hours wages required for booking.
Available locally for $80/hr.
Contact directly for touring availability