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Cellist | Composer | Arranger Leader of @rogue_lemon_collective 🍋 Los Angeles, CA
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Back home after a whirlwind and inspiring 2 days of music making in San Francisco with @jacobcollier & @suziecollier and the first ever Audience Symphony Orchestra — where I had the honor of sitting principal cello. The orchestra brought together a diverse mix of musicians from around the world: conservatory students, jazz and classical pros, and even members of major symphony orchestras.
I expected this weekend to be fun and exciting… but I was not prepared for how deeply it would impact me. The energy between the orchestra and the audience was unlike anything I’ve ever felt. I’ve seen Jacob perform before, but being on stage inside the music — with 2,700+ people singing back at us — was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic. There is something truly special about having literally every single person in the room making music together.
And then there’s our extraordinary conductor (and Jacob’s mother), Suzie Collier. I’ve never played under anyone like her. She leads with intention, heart, and fierce belief in every musician. She demanded excellence — yet with warmth, curiosity, and joy. Jacob said something about his mom’s leadership that stuck with me:
“Nothing kills creativity more than the fear of making a mistake.”
You could feel that truth in the room. Suzie created a space where we felt brave, seen, and limitless. I’ve never witnessed an orchestra lock in so quickly, so fully, with so much trust.
The highlight for me happened during the open sound check, when Jacob invited his friend and mentor @bobby.mcferrin to join us. I grew up listening to Bobby McFerrin, but didn’t know he’d been facing serious health challenges as he battles Parkinson’s Disease, something that hits close to home. After a playful vocal improv with Jacob, he suddenly stepped up to the podium and conducted the 1st movement of Mozart 29. Standing just feet from him and seeing how moved he was nearly brought me to tears. (See last slide!)
Most of us in the orchestra were strangers before this weekend, but it felt like we’d been making music together for years. My heart is full. So grateful 🥰 Thank you to all involved!
29 Oct 2025
Today would have been Dad’s 78th birthday. I wrote this piece for him in 2020 just weeks before he passed and was luckily able to perform it for him once. I made this recording as a birthday gift to him.
I miss you, Dad. I still think of you every day.
🎥 @joseph_yun_ @josephs_studio_
🎙️ @ohmaworld
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13 Dec 2023
I discovered @marimerenda earlier this year from this video of her singing “Feira de Mangaio” and automatically fell in love with her sound, style, and visible joy when she’s making music. (Plus, the asalato is such a cool instrument!) She’s a true artist and I had so much fun being her cello backup band. (P.S. My classical friends might recognize a little melody near the end…) 🤓
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30 Jul 2022
AI music has no place in movies.
Music is the “magic ingredient” in cinema, so when we made our short film, entirely captured on Kodak 16mm, we knew we had to work with a real (human) composer.
Meet H.B. Thal (@h.b.thal) an LA-based composer who’s worked on TV shows and movies you love.
We worked with her and musicians like @zrcello to bring our film to life. It’s the real people, their sweat and blood, that builds that art that inspires us every day.
Also big shout out to @rbrient and @antonmanuelll.
Camera pictured: Bolex H16 16mm camera.
16 Jul 2026
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✨ 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐞
From the birth of stars to the rise of humanity,
a bold rhythmic journey where jazz meets classical.
From my latest album 𝑄𝑢𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑚.
#Quantum #JazzClassical
#Instrumental #OriginalMusic
04 Feb 2026
The Candlelight musicians showed this week that collective action isn’t abstract — it works. Restoring the previous pay structure didn’t happen by accident. It happened because artists organized, spoke up, and refused to accept a future that undervalues their work.
I'm inspired by what this community has built, and we’re even more excited about where we go next.
If you’re a Candlelight musician, a supporter, or someone who believes artists deserve sustainable careers — stay engaged.
Share this. Talk about it. Help us keep the conversation moving.
30 Jan 2026
I’m stepping back from Candlelight arrangements in response to Fever’s recent pay cuts for musicians. ➡ Swipe through to understand why—and what we’re doing about it. #candlelightconcert
24 Jan 2026
Every time I take an improvised solo, I’m f*cking terrified. And I absolutely love it.
Coming from my traditional classical background, I didn’t seriously start focusing on improvising until just the past few years. So even now, it feels like stepping out onto a tightrope with no net — especially in front of an audience.
This clip is from my most recent show with @rogue_lemon_collective where we debuted my new arrangement of Jobim’s Chega de Saudade. Everyone in the band takes a solo (hear the great solos by @eleanordunbarviolin & @cooperappelt right after mine!) and we’re all creating something new every time we rehearse or perform.
Improvising and composing makes me feel alive in a way playing classical repertoire never did. There’s something so powerful about creating in real time — not just interpreting someone else’s music, but expressing something that’s actually coming from me in that moment. It’s scary, raw, imperfect… and also the most true to myself I’ve ever felt as a musician.
Grateful to my incredible band mates whose courage and creativity are an inspiration to me every time we get to make music together. @eleanordunbarviolin @meganshung @ritabel @cooperappelt @mander.jpg
20 Jan 2026
In my happy place with my beloved @rogue_lemon_collective fam. 🍋❤️
House show tonight. So stoked. The doggos clearly are too…
🎵 Weiner Dog Jammies by Yours Truly
07 Sep 2025
Here's to 10 years of marriage and 10 years of using the #ZaeReaves hashtag that I couldn't wait to ditch after our wedding (it kind of grew on me, I guess?)
Luh u, @zrcello
06 Jun 2025
Exciting news! Late last year I got asked to co-write a tune for the podcast @thisamerlife with my friend Simon Linsteadt (who is too cool for social media). Our song “Urban Fugue” was featured on the most recent episode titled “Group Chat”—A beautifully produced episode about Palestinians who are outside Gaza checking in with family, friends, and strangers inside. (Our song plays near the 38:15 mark)
I’ve been listening to this podcast for years, so it was extra special to be a part of this. Huge thanks to Simon for bringing me on for the project!
04 Jun 2025
The Cremonese Violin Exhibition & Sale is next week at @thomasmetzlerviolinshop! 🎻 You can hear demonstrations of these gorgeous modern Italian instruments and even try them out for yourself. Be sure to check out the full schedule at www.metzlerviolins.com.
13 Feb 2025
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