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Posted:
Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:05 amby drumtramp65
I am a drumset player with 25 years under my belt. I have always been into latin music and percussion but recently got the urge to learn from a real teacher instead of trying to copy everything by ear. Can anyone recommend an authentic latin percussion teacher in the suburban NY/NJ area? I live in Rockland County NY, about 25 miles north of the George Washington Bridge and about 15 from the NJ border. Any help would be appreciated...Thanks
Posted:
Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:23 amby Isaac
Hi drumtramp,
contact me via email:
funkytradition@yahoo.com
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If you can take a drive to the Bronx for lessons
I can hook you up with a great teacher -
Nicky Marrero ( alumni of Fania All-Stars, Eddie Palmieri,
Larry Harlow...) one of the giants of the Timbales
and also plays a mean set of bongos and congas.
..you also call me... and I'lll get you his contact info.
ISAAC - 732-236-8148 cell
Posted:
Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:03 pmby drumtramp65
Thanks Issac, I'll Email you... Joe
Posted:
Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:28 pmby JohnnyConga
You might also want to try the site Lessons4you.com and type in your area to see who is registered as "teacher" of congas/djimbe, etc....WELCOME!!...."JC" Johnny Conga-Bronx ex-patriot..... 
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 4:49 pmby chibi
Hello Isaac!
I'm looking for nice timbales teacher.
Is Nicky Marrero still teaching?
Could you please let me know if he's available.
I'll be in NY Aug-Sep 06.
Posted:
Tue May 23, 2006 11:20 amby TRAC
PLEASE HELP..
I'm looking for a conga teacher in the new york.. i'm located in brooklyn and i'm willing to travel.. looking for 1 on 1 teacher not group lessons.. thanks for the help..
Posted:
Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:54 pmby sote
Hey I'm with Trac. I am in search of an affordable teacher as well. I know very basic technique and would like to develop some more. I live on LI so any borough is accessible. If there's anyone in mind, please let me know.
Thanks
Posted:
Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:04 pmby tamboricua
Guys,
Check out the following link:
Harbor Conservatory of Performing Arts
Many great percussion instructors there.
Hope this helps!
Jorge Ginorio
Posted:
Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:33 amby sote
:D I'm teeming with excitement and enthusiasm. . .Reasonable rates and the program seems extremely well-rounded. . . Thanks tamboricua. . .
Posted:
Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:58 pmby FrankieM
Isaac: Nicky Marrero???!!!!! Wow!! In my humble opinion there is no better timbalero out there! (I still think his solo on Willie Colon's "The Hustler" is the epitome of the true soul of the timbales)
Would you have any objection to my E-mailing you for his contact information?
Edited By FrankieM on 1171486728
Posted:
Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:34 pmby Isaac
Posted:
Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:38 pmby JohnnyConga
Issac do u know Manu Bizeau, who lives in the Bronx?...he must be able to teach and be available..."JC" Johnny Conga....
Posted:
Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:30 pmby Isaac
Hi Johnny,
I don't know him, although I've heard his name before.
I've just checked out his myspace. Very impressive.
There's a bunch of great teacher at the
Harbor Conservatory:
PERCUSSION
JOSE MADERA (Latin percussion)
GEORGE DELGADO (Latin percussion)
GREG ASKEW (drum set / folkloric percussion)
JOHNNY ALMENDRA (drum set / Latin percussion)
JOHN BERDEGUER (Latin percussion)
MAURICIO HERRERA (Latin percission & drum set )
This list is not the latest, and they've added some
new teachers.
http://www.harborconservatory.org/music.html#Latin_Rhythm_Section
~ ISAAC