Cole Vakassian is a Los Angeles based composer, arranger, and producer from Cloverdale, California. He has a wide range of experience playing various musical instruments, including classical and marching percussion, electric and upright bass, and piano, in a variety of contexts. Cole's love for music started at a young age, and he spent much of his childhood recreating music from his favorite movies and TV shows.

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Cole started high school as a beginner and left as a multi-instrumentalist and a well-respected student leader. He lead the drum line, sang tenor in the choir, played bass in a jazz combo, played orchestral percussion, and started learning classical upright bass.  Cole lead and conducted numerous rehearsals and performances during his time as a student leader, earning the WUSD Superintendent and WHS Drum Major awards for his contributions. He also taught numerous beginning musicians both how to read written music and how to play percussion instruments with proper technique. These skills continued to develop during his time at Berklee, where he worked as a tutor for various music theory subjects, earning himself Level III Master Tutor certification from the College Reading and Learning Association. Cole considers his ability to teach and collaborate with others to be a significant asset in the music industry; he is always eager to work with other people to achieve the best possible result.

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Over the course of his career, Cole has developed a wide range of skills and experience in music education, performance, composition, and production. He has had the opportunity to collaborate with various artists and has learned firsthand the importance of clear communication and attention to detail. Through his experiences, Cole has gained a deeper understanding of what it takes to bring a project from its initial idea to a polished final product. He remains committed to continuous growth and learning in his field as a music educator and creator.​