Music student gain greater awareness
and understanding of the Universal Language of Latin music. Go
inside the music expanding over 100 years; tracing its evolution
to the present; the making of "Salsa"; gain tools essential
in the art of Latin Jazz improvisation, and much more.
Born in Santa Clara, Cuba, Mr. Ramirez
has been in and around Latin music for over 30 years arranging
music for many orchestras worldwide as well as performing on
the saxophone and flute. Additional information at: www.BobbyRamirez.com
Course highlights include:
BIOGRAPHY
Learn about some of the legends
of Latin music--including Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Machito
and his Afro-Cubans, Chico O'Farrill, Dizzy Gillespie, Mario
Bauza, Antonio Carlos Jobim, more...
HISTORY
How did Latin music evolve into the popular sound that is
heard today? Where did it come from?
INSTRUMENTS
Highlight some of the more essential instruments use in the
creation of Latin music.
ESSENTIAL RECORDINGS
Listen to some essential recordings that defined a sound,
time and place in Latin music history.
UNDERSTANDING THE CLAVE
Bobby will teach you the ins and outs of the Afro-Cuban clave
and its application to music using his revolutionary technique.
*TRANSCRIPTION (optional) Highly recommended.
NOTE:
This course requires the participant to allocate time to read,
listen to recordings and write short essays. It is designed for
music students at any levels (begining, intermediate, advance).
*Only offered as part of the course to specific students who
have fair knowledge of orchestrating music.
COURSE FEE:
$280 plus text book (US) - Duration time is 12 weeks
SCHEDULE: TBA
Student and instructor pre-arrange
schedule. Contact for availability.
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