Ramon Salumbides began his studies of the double bass with Barry Lieberman, former Assistant Principal of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Artist in Residence at the University of Washington, and would eventually attend UW for a Bachelor’s Degree in Double Bass Performance. In the summer of 2013, Ramon won the position of Section Bass for the Yakima Symphony Orchestra and has since then been granted tenure. In addition, he performs with Bellevue Symphony (Principal), North Corner Chamber Orchestra, Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra and the 5th Ave Theater.  Ramon has also subbed with the Auburn Symphony, Northwest Sinfonietta, Village Theater, Bremerton Symphony, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra, Northwest Symphony Orchestra, and the Maui Pops Orchestra. Ramon has served as double bass coach for the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra, and various schools within the Seattle, Bellevue, and Lake Washington School Districts since 2013.  His current studio is located at Hammond Ashley Violins in Issaquah WA.  His students have gone on to receive recognition within Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra, Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra, All-State/All-Northwest, and acceptance into various collegiate music programs across the country.