This popular class focuses on hand exercises & techniques for comfortably playing of rhythms and poly-rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico & Brazil. Study handouts, some drums & other percussion instruments will be provided. Conga drum required. Designed for beginners & new players!
Ricardo Carrido has studied latin percussion and conga as a student of his father, Romeo Carrido, as well as Afro-Cuban traditional music from the age of three. Ricky was very fortunate to take his studies to another level learning with a lot of master drummers from Cuba. He maintains a private teaching studio and performs regularly with such groups as Nosotros, Son Como Son, and Calle 66.