# Dennis Willoner

> Designer | Musician | Instructor

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/denniswilloner

As an instructor of both music and art, my legacy is to perform and create. I primarily specialize in the drums, as I have been actively learning since I was 9 years old and teaching since 2013. I have performed in many bands, albums, and shows throughout my career. I have been teaching art as well since 2016 - mostly portrait or realistic drawings on pencil, charcoal, or pen.

## Work Experience
### Music Instructor & Show Director @ School of Rock
Jan 2015 – Present | Palo Alto, California
Teach private lessons and group ensembles, leading students of all instruments to showcase their progress in end-of-season performances.

### Graphic Designer @ Self Employed
Jan 2022 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
I work with people on any type of hardware or graphic design that needs to be introduced or improved. In a timely fashion, my role is to execute the best possible solution withing the given constraints and use case scenarios.

### Private Music Instructor @ Self Employed
Jan 2013 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
Offer private music lessons, tailoring personalized instruction plans to each client. Manage scheduling, marketing, and client relations independently.

### Sponsored Class Project @ Lucid Motors
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States
Directed a team of industrial, graphic, and interaction design students in collaboration with Lucid Motors’ design team to conceptualize a user-vehicle integrated car seat; recognized for “Best Design” and “Best 3D Model” awards.

### Product Design (Industrial) @ Fire Peach
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
Designed and built the EgoRISR, a wooden stage riser with a foot-activated light system for live musicians. Managed concept, materials, woodworking, and electrical integration to create a durable, theatrical, performance-ready piece.


## Education
### Industrial and Product Design
Academy of Art University

### Digital Art & Animation in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
University of Silicon Valley

### Associate of Arts - AA in Art/Art Studies, General
Foothill College

### High School Diploma in Mathematics & Biology
Lydian Academy


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dennis-willoner-29a014179
- Portfolio: https://www.denniswilloner.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13