Country Singing with Ariel R.

1981-1982 – Graduate Program in Music, Florida International University. 1977-1980 – Bachelor's Degree in Music, University of Miami. 1976-1987 – Classical voice studies with José Lematt (Bass, Barcelona Liceo Opera). - Vocal studies with Orlando Hernandez (Baritone, New York City Opera). - Jazz & improvisational studies with Fred Steele (Broadway & film voice coach). - Vocal studies with Gina Maretta (Soprano, La Scala, Milan & master of the Aureliano Pertile technique). - Piano studies with Sanford Gold (acclaimed recording and performing jazz pianist). Drummer (drum set & percussion) with Miami-Dade College Jazz Band. 1995 – present – Teaches & coaches voice students in south Florida; Lead vocalist, keyboardist and arranger for the band “Ariel”; Produces jingles & commercials at state-of-the-art recording studio in Miami Beach 1992 – 2010 - Performances at major venues & festivals throughout Europe, the US, South America and the Caribbean 1992 – 2004 - Appearances on local, national & international television including Telemundo, Univisión, CBS, ABC & NBC 1984 – 1992 - Singing of the National Anthem for US presidents Ronald Reagan & George HW Bush for their major south Florida appearances. 2003 & 2004 - 2 CD's with the band "Ariel" in English & Spanish titled "One" & "Uno".