About Victor:

Victor Rodrigo Ruiz, started his musical journey at the young age of 10. While he was not a bassist then, he has had an extensive journey going through different instruments starting from guitar and finally ending with double bass. He started his journey on bass when he joined a music program in Berkeley called Young Musicians Choir and Orchestra. There he studied with bassists Megan McDevitt (Classical), Michael Shiono (Jazz), and David Horn (Classical). After he graduated from YMCO, he went to study Classical Bass Performance at San Jose State University with Bruce Moyer in 2015. During his time at SJSU, he has branched out in his community and has had the opportunity to perform with a number of the Freeway Orchestras as well as Bay Area Chamber Ensembles such as One Found Sound, San Jose Chamber Orchestra, and Silicon Valley Chamber Music. Additionally, he regularly appears as Principal Bass for Pocket Opera. His musical journey has eventually gotten him the chance to tour the world and perform in venues in Argentina, Uruguay, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Finland, and more. Currently, he is completing his performance certificate with the San Francisco Academy Orchestra under the instruction of SFS bassist, Charles Chandler.

In addition to his classical freelance work, Victor is also active in the Jazz community. Much of his style revolves around Latin roots from Boleros and Salsas, and extends to Bluegrass, Klezmer, and Gypsy music. His biggest project in Jazz was with The New Acoustic Collective led by Jason Keiser on Guitar. He was able to create music with fantastic musicians such as Jim Kerwin on Bass and Mandolinists Thomas Cassell and Mike Mullins.

While Victor is very much an active musician, he also works behind the scenes in the music industry. He has been a part of many organizations in leadership roles such as a Facilities Manager with the Young Musicians Choral Orchestra and a Front House Manager for the Campbell Heritage Theater. His longest venture has been with the San Jose Youth Symphony. He started with SJYS in 2018 as a ringer and now works as an Operations Manager for the program where he has been able to manage tour logistics, direct the summer music camps, and oversee day to day operations for the program.