Learn to play the conga drum from a Conga drummer of 53 years
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About Johnny C.
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Musician/ONLINE Conga drum Instructor
Feb, 2006 - PresentA Hand to Drum Prods.
I have been a performing musician for 58 years. Some of the Artists I have worked with are Carlos Santana, Eddie Palmieri, Gloria Gaynor, Sergio Mendes and many others. As a Teacher I have been teaching for 30 years and have taught at 5 Universities as Adjunct Lecturer. I am the first Online Conga drum Instructor, which I started in 2006, and have gone on to teach many from around the world, and the United States.
ONLINE Conga drum Instructor/Musician/Educator
Jan, 2004 - PresentSelf Employeed
I am an ONLINE Conga drum Instructor around the world for the past 12 years. I have taught thousands how to play the Conga drum over the past 30 years. I have also taught with my methodology and expertise at 5 colleges around the United States, as there is no curriculum like mine in America at any college, university or school. I have been performing on the Conga drum for over 50 years and counting...
Education
Afro-Cuban/Caribbean Drumming and Music
Jan, 1965World University
Doctor in Fine Arts/ Performance
Jan, 2019 - Oct, 2022Provident University
Degree in "Conganology" and the Art of Afro-Cuban/Caribbean Drumming and Music
Jan, 1966School of the Drum
Certifications
Folklorist
Jun, 1996State of Florida
As " Folklorist" in the State of Florida...teaching Caribbean drumming and music
Florida Folklife Artist
Jun, 1996Florida Dept. of State
I am a "Florida Folklorist" in the Art of Afro-Cuban/Caribbean Drumming and Music
Awards
Certificate of Appreciation
Jul, 1997Mayor Alex Pinellas
Golden Ear/Seattle Jazz Award
May, 2012Earshot Jazz Organization
QUIMBAYA AWARD
May, 2007Hispanic-American Cultural Center
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
Oct, 2014Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.
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Spanish
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English
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