Hello

[jvq321]

Well I've finally joined this amazing forum, that seems to be overflowing with talent, knowledge and a lot of class. Everyone here seems to treat each other with a lot of understanding and respect. I'm originally from Panama' now living in the beautiful state of Colorado. I've always wanted to learn to play the congas and it wasnt till last week that I pulled the trigger and ordered one. It arrived Friday,but it was damaged, So I'll wait a while longer. I have no musical backround whatsoever, so this is going to be quite the journey for me. I'll make sure to use the search button a lot and not fill the forum with all my elementary questions. Thank you so much in advance to all of you and also for all you have already contributed.

-Jorge

[pcastag]

Best advice, find a good teacher and stick with it!
PC

[goingquinto]

Welcome, and if you are in the Boulder or Denver area, you should check out Dave aka "windhorse" on here. He is part of a great rumba group there. There is something for every player, from beginner to advanced.

[jvq321]

Thanks for the replies, I'm about an hour north on Denver, so that doesnt sound bad at all. Thanks for the info.

[JohnnyConga]

Welcome and you can start by checking my 17 learning videos on youtube.com type in search How to play the Conga drums...that can get you started...."JC" Johnny Conga

[jvq321]

I have already JC,they are great videos and I applaud you for putting them together. Thank you very much.

[windhorse]

Hello Jorge,

If you're an hour N. of Denver, then you must be in Ft. Collins.. or Greeley.
You are most welcome to come and check out our group at whatever level you feel is appropriate. We have beginner level all the way up to advanced.
This Month is an active one in our area!

Thursday night there's a "night of Cuban Music" at the DU college of music! They'll have Michael Spiro and Johnny Santos.
http://www.hellodenver.com/events/Music,_Concerts/E0-001-028052302-9/University_of_Colorado_Denver_presents_Night_of_Cuban_Music.cfm

March 13th, our band Bamboche will play an all Haitian music set at a Haitian Fundraiser at East Naropa Campus on Arapahoe St. in Boulder. Flyer attached.

[jvq321]

Windhorse, you are right , I'm in Fort Collins and I can't believe I missed the Haiti fundraiser that you guys were involved in a few weeks back. I just found out about it. I really apreciate the invite to check out your group and I most definitely will. Those events at DU are awesome. Thanks for posting the link.

[windhorse]

Now that we've had our BIG snow, next month will be getting warm and sunny.. We'll be at the park next to the Library in Boulder on Saturday, and some Sunday afternoons. PM me your e-mail, and I'll get you on the contact list.

[CongaTick]

Welcome, welcome, welcome.

[jvq321]

Thank you very much CongaTick.