Hi there! My name is Edgar, I'm Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, and I’m currently majoring in music business creative performance at Miami Dade College. I will be graduating in May 2013 and will be focused on continuing pursuing my academic and professional goals. By the way, my family and friends call me just Xavier, so it's ok for you to call me like that.
To tell you a little bit about me, my passion is playing drums and percussion both live and in studio. I've been playing drums for 14 years. First I studied drums in Colombia with Shakira's former drummer Italo Lamboglia for 4 years and now here in US I keep refining my craft taking drum lessons at Miami Dade College.

I'm currently playing with a rock cover band called Raine, we play very often in lounges and bars around South Florida. I also freelance at different T.V. Networks as a background drummer and percussionist for artists promoting their songs on T.V. shows. I have won drum contests and competitions on...

I was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. My drumming began around age five with toy drums and Mom’s pot lids (cymbals)—which were precariously held up by cardboard paper towel cores. The next step was a snare drum followed by a drum set at age ten. During that time I was taking drum lessons and playing along with records. Before I got in my first band I picked up the guitar and for a while almost forgot about the drums on the other side of the room.

During my teens my tastes in music veered toward progressive rock and I began listening to classical. Because of that experience (which is on-going) my approach and philosophy is quite broad. I appreciate the simple as well as the complex. I appreciate great drummers, but also great music. My philosophy about drumming, simply stated, is that technique by itself isn’t a substitute for musicality.

As a drummer I spent many years playing what’s called “cover music.” I played pop, rock, country, jazz, standards....

Knowing at the age of 5 that music was my life, by being brought up surrounded by praise music and gospel, my early exposure to music helped me to find every Instrument and style just my thing! I wanted to play everything and learn all aspects of music. I started with singing in the children's choir and then developed into piano and music theory. At the age of 12 I began to learn classical guitar, and at 15 took on various styles like Flamenco, Jazz and Rock. I graduated from High School having played in the school band achieving recognition In national Institutions Like IAJE (International Association for Jazz Education) and state band finals. I was also composing from a very early age, and at 18 released my first album (self-titled) which can still be heard and purchased today through various music outlets, since i have released over 15 albums with various ensembles and bands. In college I already knew from my previous experience that I wanted to teach and pass on the joy that...

Carlos has been teaching in Florida for 22 years and playing professionally for 17 years. He has received scholarships from Berklee College of Music, University of Central FL, University of North FL, and University of Miami where he is pursuing a Masters in Jazz Performance. Carlos has performed with multi-platinum recording artist Eddie Money and has opened for Journey, Sugar Ray, Ja Rule, and The Knack. He specializes in teaching Rock, Pop, Jazz, Indie Rock, R&B, Bossa Nova, Latin Pop, Prog Rock, Speed, Metal and more.

With a strong belief that anyone can play or sing, I believe music is the best way for one to express themselves. Their feeling, emotion, mind set, attitude, creativity and even one’s intellect. Being trained in jazz, r&b, classical, and gospel music I know you’ll learn a lot whatever your interest may be. I’ve performed and worked with many great artist, producers, song writers, and musicians. I am now currently finishing off my degree in music at Florida Atlantic University. Are you ready for a lesson of a life time? Well I am!

Hello Parents/Students,

I have been playing music for the last 17 years of my life. I started on piano, and eventually landed on the drums when I was around 11 years old. My professional career began around the same time I started at the world renowned, University of Miami Frost School of Music, where I received my Bachelors degree in Studio and Jazz Performance. I am currently part of a multitude of projects around Miami, including The Politix., The Basics, and the Nick Tannura Trio. Freelance work is also a big part of my life, you never know who is going to call!

My passion for teaching began when I was very young. When I was 18, I was offered the position of Percussion Caption Head for the Miami Palmetto High School drumline in 2008. The position exposed me to a wide range of ages (14-18), with students at very different developmental levels. I learned how to push my students to strive for excellence, while having fun and being CREATIVE!

I have also...

After spending years touring and recording with many artist such as John Cougar Mellencamp,Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin to Jennifer Lopez.
I can help you get REAL knowledge of what it takes to play and be successful on your instrument .

EDUCATION:

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Vincennes, Indiana (1997-80)

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Boston, Mass. (1981)
Bachlor of Music Degree in Professional Music

RECEIVED DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD IN MUSIC (1998)
VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Vincennes, Indiana

FOLKCUBA-INSTITUTO FOLKLORICO NACIONAL DE CUBA
Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba
Certification in Advanced Percussion

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Accra,Ghana (West Africa)
Certification in Ghanaian Percussion

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (SEMINARS / LECTURES:

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Miami, Florida (Present) Dance Music Dept.

PACE UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR
New York, New York Drumset Technique

CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK...

I am a teacher, drummer, percussionist, pianist, guitarist, composer, and performer from Miami, Florida with a total of 16 years of experience; but above all, I’m just someone who enjoys passing on the same happiness that music brings me.

My dad, a fellow drummer, began teaching me at the age of 8. From this point on I loved every minute of it. I began participating in various music programs and school concerts. By the age of 14 I began writing and performing original music. Since then I have performed in various universities and colleges, such as Berklee College of Music, FIU, UM, and Miami Dade. I have also performed in concert halls such as Gusman Hall, and various venues and restaurants such as Tobacco Road, Uva Restaurant and Lounge, Studio A, The Vagabond, Club Flavor, Purdie Lounge, Jazzid, and many more. With these experiences I am capable of showing the student exactly what it takes to perform and how they can reach that point.

Toward the end of high school, I...

I am a professional drummer, well known within the international community, and I'm an experienced musician who has worked with bands and groups all over the country, at Miami, California, Boston, and one of South Florida’s top locally- based drummer. All of this makes me one of the unchallenged players in our music industry at Florida. I have recorded, toured and performed as a drummer with Protocol Jazz Band, Mix Brazil Samba, Paulo Gualano Brazilian Carnaval, Someday Radio, Vinyl rock band, Alex Petronouv singer, and far too many other projects too completely. After a life time of learning, I took my unique style from Copacabana, Brazil to the clubs and concert halls of the world. Formal lessons initially in Brazil with Pascoal Meireles, but further followed studies at the Musician’s Institute, M.I., in Los Angeles, California under the direction of the legendary drum instructor Joe Porcaro. I have a unique presence, approach and distinctive talent. I have a large number...