meet the faculty
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Yasser Tejeda
guitar and plucked strings
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Otoniel Vargas
drumset and percussion
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subject areas
I.
Musical Migrations
impact of European colonization and slavery on Caribbean music
II.
Merengue Basics
fundamental rhythmic and melodic patterns
III.
Origin and Spiritual Meaning
understanding the cultural purpose of music and dance
IV.
Drumset as a percussion ensemble
Introduction traditional percussion instruments
V.
Plucked strings and Instrument building
showcasing incredible handmade instruments
Musical Migrations
impact of European colonization and slavery on Caribbean music
II.
Merengue Basics
fundamental rhythmic and melodic patterns
III.
Origin and Spiritual Meaning
understanding the cultural purpose of music and dance
IV.
Drumset as a percussion ensemble
Introduction traditional percussion instruments
V.
Plucked strings and Instrument building
showcasing incredible handmade instruments