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I teach
Local/In-person, Online
I accept payment via
Cash, PayPal
Availability
10am to 8pm
Rates
40 dollars for an hour and a half lesson
I have been a "professional" since the age of 16, starting in New York City, with **** Panama, "Phil" Diaz Latin Jazz Sextet, Chuck Davis, Gil Suarez & The Hi-Latins, to Gloria Estefan,The Jackson 5, Paquito D'Rivera, Juan Pablo Torres, Arturo Sandoval and many many others here in America and abroad. I have done over 17 International World tours with over 20 Grammy winning artist's. I now teach out of my home and have "attendee's" of my "Conga Camp/Intensive" from all over the world. One of the most recent from Ireland...I also play and record on a daily basis around Seattle and beyond...here is an example of my skills....**** I have taught at the University of Miami Dept. Of Percussion Music Works Northwest Cornish College of the Arts Pacific Lutheran University Bellevue Community College University of Washington
Qualifications
Education
- 47 years performing in Afro-Cuban/Caribbean Drumming and Music. Studied the Cuban methods of teaching how to play the Conga drum.
Certificates, Licenses
- Certified Folklorist,State of Florida-1997
- Certificates received from the cities of Los Angeles and Miami,Florida.
Experience
- Over 25 years of teaching.
- Former Adjunct-University of Miami-1990-92
- Substitute at Cornish College of the Arts for Latin Ensemble
- Current Adjunct faculty at Shoreline Community College-Seattle,WA
Awards
- Quimbaya Award for community service in the field of the Arts and Music.
- Awards for community service from Miami,Fla and Los Angeles
Publications
- 3 recordings under my name Johnny Conga and over 200 recordings with other artists and bands.
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When it comes to Latin music, JC is the man!
I've learned everything I know about Latin music, congas, bongo, timbales, etc., from "JC" Johnny Conga...
– Sam Esecson
