Chris Grijalva

Chris Grijalva has a diverse work experience across various industries. Starting in 2015, they worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University until 2018. From 2017 to 2022, Chris served as the Second Trombone at the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra. In 2018, they began working as a Trombonist and Private Instructor in a freelance capacity, which continued until June 2022. In 2020, Chris also worked as a Tutor at Varsity Tutors. More recently, they joined YouTube in 2021 as a Content Creator and joined Kabam in July 2022 as an Associate Game Designer.

Chris Grijalva's education history indicates a strong focus on trombone performance. Starting in 2011, they attended the University of Southern California, where they pursued a Bachelor of Music degree in Trombone Performance. Following the completion of their undergraduate studies in 2015, they continued their academic journey at Carnegie Mellon University. From 2015 to 2017, Chris pursued a Master of Music degree in Trombone Performance at Carnegie Mellon. Subsequently, in 2017, they enrolled in an Advanced Music Studies program at the same institution and obtained a certificate in that field the following year. Additionally, in 2016, Chris obtained a RAMP Certification from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, indicating their knowledge and understanding of responsible alcohol management practices.