About
40 years of professional touring, recording and teaching.
ive recorded recorded over 500 albums with countless Grammy nominations and won 3.
ive been on tour for the past 15 years with Latin pop idol, Chayanne.
I have over 20 years of teaching students of all ages and there is no bigger satisfaction for me than to see the weekly, monthly and yearly progression of my students.
I love seeing my students progress from beginners to advanced and beyond!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First we get to know each other, then, I asses where the student is on his or hers percussion journey.
I ask the student where they want to go, weather they want to learn how to play a song, work on technique, different styles or learn reading.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Studied at MDCC with NBC orchestra drummer Frank Garisto
Studied drums and percussion with Walfredo De Los Reyes in Las Vegas Nevada.
Studied Drum ser applications with Alex Acuna in Las Vegas Nevada.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I'm open to adjust my pricing based on each situation.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching because everyone would ask me for lesson so I started giving lessons and I feel in love with it.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with all ages, from 5 to 75.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
One of my student received a music scholarship recently after an audition.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure you hire someone with experience, patience, skills and a positive attitude.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Consider your chosen words, be as specific as posible. If you are unsure or you don't know what you really want, make sure to communicate that to your teacher and I'm sure you'll both have a great time exploring the many roads and avenues to take in music.