by spiritdrum » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:08 am
Are you looking for a group class or private? This piece of information makes a difference.
Buy Thomas Cruz's first DVD. This is a must.
Some bay area teachers. Already noted or otherwise.
Mike Spiro- great, pricey, doesn't have group class at the moment. maybe not worth the money if you are beginner.
Josh Jones - Mondays La Pena, beginner, nice guy, free
Lowie Romero - Timbales player from Los Mosacoute ?, great guy and teacher, beginner, good class and class performances. Uses numbers a lot, western style. Class is at Mission Cultural Center in SF
Carlos Aldama - Cuban Elder, teachs in SF on Saturdays at Mission rock (temp location). Very freeform, learn through osomos style. You will get more from him if you speak spanish. All levels not much class control but great people attend this class and there is alot of help from the advance students.
Gary (student of M. Sprio) - not familar with class, but nice guy and uses numbers alot, western style
Sandy Perez - Matanza, you will get more from him if you speak spanish.
J. Diaz - not sure if has any class right now.
Yaya- la pena. not sure if this class is going on still
Cliff Brooks - have his book , not familiar with teachng style
Just my opinion and personal experience.
P.S Come to the bbq on Sunday to meet other players and learn from Congaplace member as we all have a lot of knowlege and documentation I'm sure.