Patrick Lenon
Los Angeles
Summary
Detail-oriented music industry professional with expertise in project coordination, digital content production, and artist branding. Manages multiple projects, coordinates creative assets, and tracks workflows to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments. Collaborates effectively with artists, producers, and creative partners to execute projects while ensuring accuracy and organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Worship Guitar Academy
08.2025 - Current
- Founded and managed an online music education platform delivering structured digital guitar instruction.
- Coordinated digital content production from concept to publication, overseeing scripting, curriculum development, editing, approvals, and quality review.
- Manage digital assets through Google Drive while coordinating production workflows with a freelance video editor.
- Maintain YouTube and Patreon platforms by publishing content, updating video descriptions, organizing thumbnails, and managing educational resources.
- Tracked YouTube analytics and audience performance to inform content strategy and enhance workflow.
- Maintained organized content calendar to ensure timely publication across multiple platforms.
Music Instructor
Sunset Learning Studio
Redondo Beach
01.2024 - Current
- Manage an active roster of 20-25 students, maintaining detailed lesson plans, progress records, and scheduling coordination.
- Document student development through organized records and long-term instructional plans.
- Prepare students for recitals and auditions while managing concurrent schedules.
- Coordinate communication between families and studio administration regarding scheduling and student needs.
- Collaborate with studio leadership to enhance curriculum and enrich student experience.
Founder & Lead Instructor
Progress with Pat Music Lessons
01.2011 - Current
- Founded and operate an independent music instruction business serving more than 100 students.
- Coordinated scheduling, billing, marketing, curriculum development, client communication, and daily operations to ensure smooth business functioning.
- Cultivated long-term client relationships through organized, responsive, and personalized service, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
- Oversaw multiple projects concurrently while managing administrative and instructional tasks, ensuring timely delivery and quality of services.
Upper School Music Teacher
St. Paul the Apostle Parish & School
Los Angeles
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinated music programs for 200 students, overseeing schedules, communications, rehearsals, and performances across multiple grade levels.
- Planned and executed 10-12 concerts, liturgies, and school events, coordinating logistics with administrators, faculty, parents, and volunteers.
- Acted as primary liaison for communication between school leadership, parents, students, and faculty, ensuring alignment and clarity.
- Oversaw calendars, documentation, lesson planning, instructional resources, and event timelines, effectively managing multiple priorities.
- Quickly adapted to scheduling changes and proactively resolved logistical issues to keep projects moving forward.
Studio Operations Intern
Swinghouse Studios
West Hollywood
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted producer Warren Huart with daily operations of professional recording studio, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Prepared recording studios, microphones, instruments, and technical equipment before artist sessions.
- Coordinated artist arrivals and confirmed appointments while adapting to changing recording schedules to maximize session efficiency.
- Supported producers, engineers, and artists while maintaining organized studio operations and professional communications.
- Researched music industry trends and built promotional contact databases to enhance artist marketing initiatives.
Office Assistant
La Famos PR & Branding
Hollywood
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed daily office operations and organized records, ensuring smooth workflow and accessibility of documentation.
- Coordinated research, communications, and administrative tasks for artist branding campaigns, enhancing project organization.
- Scheduled artist meetings and coordinated communications throughout branding projects.
- Created outreach emails and marketing materials that contributed to effective artist publicity campaigns.
- Built organized databases of blogs, magazines, media contacts, and promotional opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA04.2012
Independent Artist Program - Music Business, Artist Development, Songwriting, Marketing, Career Development, ASCAP Expo participation, Industry mentorship
Musicians Institute
Hollywood, CAGuitar Program - Advanced Guitar Performance, Recording Techniques, Music Theory, Academic Honors
Musicians Institute
Hollywood, CASkills
- Project Coordination
- Workflow Tracking
- Digital content management
- Content Publishing
- Digital Asset Organization
- Google Workspace
- Google Drive
- YouTube Studio
- Patreon
- Upwork
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Calendar
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative Support
- Documentation
- Event Coordination
- Deadline Management
- Cross-Team Communication
- Customer Service
- Customer Support Tools
- Problem Solving
- Sound Editing
- Music Production
- Music Software
- Video Editing
- Basic Graphic Design
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, YouTube Studio, Patreon, DistroKid, Upwork, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Adobe Photoshop, CapCut, Zendesk, Salesforce
Music Industry Experience
- Independently released five professionally mixed and mastered original songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms through DistroKid.
- Manage music publishing, branding, digital distribution, and release coordination through Cali Sun Records.
- Generated more than 1,500 streams over the past 12 months while maintaining an active music catalog.
- Performed with worship bands, jazz ensembles, rock bands, and as an independent artist throughout Southern California.
- Collaborated with producers, engineers, and musicians on recording and live performance projects.
Timeline
Founder
Worship Guitar Academy
08.2025 - Current
Upper School Music Teacher
St. Paul the Apostle Parish & School
01.2025 - 01.2026
Music Instructor
Sunset Learning Studio
01.2024 - Current
Studio Operations Intern
Swinghouse Studios
01.2013 - 01.2014
Office Assistant
La Famos PR & Branding
01.2013 - 12.2013
Founder & Lead Instructor
Progress with Pat Music Lessons
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Pepperdine University
Independent Artist Program - Music Business, Artist Development, Songwriting, Marketing, Career Development, ASCAP Expo participation, Industry mentorship
Musicians Institute
Guitar Program - Advanced Guitar Performance, Recording Techniques, Music Theory, Academic Honors
Musicians Institute