Verified Professional Profile
Maya Hernandez
Teaching Artist • Music Producer • Industry Mentor
- Los Angeles County
- Virtual Statewide
- Identity Verified
- Teaching Artist Verified
- Industry Verified
“Music creates access. I help young people find their voice, build real skills, and see themselves in what's possible.”
About
Maya Hernandez is a Los Angeles–based teaching artist, music producer, and industry mentor with a passion for helping young people turn creativity into opportunity. She brings real-world industry experience and a human-centered approach to education, creating inclusive, hands-on learning experiences that build technical skills, confidence, and career pathways in music.
- Creative
- Inclusive
- Student-Centered
- Industry Connected
- Bilingual (English / Spanish)
Verified Professional Roles
Teaching Artist
7+ years experience
Verified
Arts education, workshop facilitation, project-based learning
Music Producer
8+ years experience
Verified
Beat production, recording, arrangement, mixing
Industry Mentor
6+ years experience
Verified
Career guidance, portfolio development, industry connections
Creative Pathways + Skills
Music
Creating. Producing. Belonging.
- Music Production
- DJing
- Audio Editing
- Ableton Live
- Recording
- Mixing & Mastering
- Songwriting
- Live Performance
- Sound Design
Services Offered
Music Production ResidencyHands-on music production series where students create, record, and produce original tracks.Grades 6–126–12 weeksIn-Person or VirtualGrades 6–126–12 weeksIn-Person or Virtual
DJ Fundamentals WorkshopLearn DJ techniques, mixing, and creative expression through hands-on practice.Grades 6–121–4 weeksIn-PersonGrades 6–121–4 weeksIn-Person
Portfolio ReviewOne-on-one or small group feedback on student music, portfolios, and next steps.Grades 9–121–2 weeksVirtualGrades 9–121–2 weeksVirtual
Industry MentoringGuidance on careers in music, creative industries, college, and workforce pathways.Grades 9–12OngoingIn-Person or VirtualGrades 9–12OngoingIn-Person or Virtual
Learner Experience
- Middle School (Grades 6–8)
- High School (Grades 9–12)
- Transition-Age Youth (16–24)
- Classroom Instruction
- Mentorship
- Project-Based Learning
- Career Exploration
Engagement Record
Trust Profile
Identity Verified
Jan 12, 2024
Government ID confirmed
Teaching Artist Verified
Jan 18, 2024
Credentials and experience reviewed
Industry Verified
Feb 3, 2024
Professional background confirmed
- Member since
- Member since Jan 2024
- Last profile update
- Last profile update Mar 10, 2025
Coverage + Availability
- Los Angeles County
- Orange County
- 25-mile travel radius
- Virtual Statewide
Available During
- Afterschool
- Evenings
- Summer
Institutional Readiness
academix Ready
All requirements complete
District A Ready
All requirements complete
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District B
2 requirements remaining
Passport Authority
Authorized Passport Verifier for:
- Music Production
- Audio Editing
- DJ Performance
Can verify student learning for academix Passports in the above skill areas.
Learn more about Passports“Maya brings authenticity, professionalism, and real industry insight to our students. Her workshops ignite creativity and open doors.”
— Program Director, Los Angeles Unified School District