René maintains a professional life playing in varied musical situations that includes Top 40 (L.A. Lyon), big band jazz, jazz/rock fusion, pit orchestras, casuals, and studio sessions. It is with L.A. Lyon (www.lalyon.com) that René spends most of his time playing in lounges, casinos, and bars all over the Los Angeles/Orange County areas along with the states of Arizona and Nevada. For a list of upcoming L.A. Lyon shows, click here. As a member of various pit orchestras, René has played in over 50 musicals with 3D Theatrical, Musical Theatre West, Fullerton Civic Light Opera, International City Theatre, etc. along with local colleges such as Saddleback and Golden West. In addition, René has also been involved with local high schools playing for show choirs and pop concerts.
While performing is a constant, René also likes to teach guitar in both private/group settings and has done so for over 25 years. Guitar fundamentals are at the core of the lessons, but musicianship, theory, and ear training are also stressed. Rock, blues, jazz, classical, pop, folk are just some of the styles which can be taught. René can also teach ukulele, dixie banjo, mandolin, Pro Tools, Logic, and beginning bass.
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