He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studied for four years under the mentorship of composer Dr. David Conte. Plaza's compositional experience spans a wide range, from solo instrumental and vocal music, to orchestral and choral music. His music also ranges stylistically and encompasses both acoustic and electronic genres. Additionally, his experience includes but isn't limited to: digital sound production, concert production, rehearsing, conducting, arranging, score preparation, piano performance, vocal performance, and programmatic writing.