Jennifer M. Amaya is an Associate Professor of Audio & Music Technology at RCC Coil School for the Arts
Jennifer Amaya is an Associate Professor of Music at the Riverside City College Coil School for the Arts (Riverside, CA), where she oversees the Audio & Music Technology program. She is an Avid Pro Tools Certified Instructor, a Sibelius Master Trainer, and the author of Avid’s and LinkedIn Learning’s Sibelius courses. Jennifer began her career in high school, giving music software demonstrations at national music trade shows and music education conferences, first as an endorsee for Passport Designs, and later as a representative of Sibelius and Avid. Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition from Cal State Fullerton and a Master of Music degree in Commercial Music from Cal State Los Angeles before completing audio training and Pro Tools Expert Certification at The Recording Arts Center in San Diego. She has worked on industrial shows, she won many “young composer” awards, she’s scored a short film or two, and she is also an award-winning accordionist, earning the 1999 AFNA “Queen” title. Jenny taught a variety of music technology courses and developed curriculum and programs at several different colleges and universities in Southern California, and also ran her own private music technology training lab, before landing a full-time position teaching Music Industry Studies at Cal Poly Pomona. She later spent two years as a Western Region Accounts Manager for the music software company MusicFirst, and has now completed her 6th year as a full-time faculty member at RCC, where she is continuing to build an Audio & Music Technology degree program, including courses in studio and live sound, with a primary interest in connecting her awesome audio students with employers in the Inland Empire and surrounding areas.
Contact/Website Info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennymusictech
Presenting: Music and Career
This workshop explores the powerful intersection of music, career, and technology. Learn how to translate your passion into a fulfilling and sustainable path in the digital age. Gain insights into navigating the music industry, building your brand, and finding success. We’ll delve into essential music technology skills to enhance your creativity and reach, like online marketing tools, music production fundamentals, and leveraging social media platforms effectively.