Son Cubano Conga

Frank La Rosa

Congas

Expert Congas instructor specializing in Latin rhythms Frank La Rosa Professional Musician | Master Percussionist | Arranger & Producer PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Classically trained master percussionist with over 35 years of international experience. Specialist in Drums, Latin, and African Percussion. Proven track record as a faculty member at prestigious universities and as a session/touring musician for world-renowned artists. Expert in musical arrangement and production, with deep mastery of Afro-Cuban rhythms and contemporary ensembles. ACADEMIC & TEACHING EXPERIENCE Percussion & Drum Instructor University of New Mexico (UNM): Guest Professor of Afro-Cuban Percussion. University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP): Specialized clinics and workshops. Tec de Monterrey / UACJ (Ciudad Juárez): Development of curriculum for rhythmic percussion and ensemble techniques. Private Instruction: Advanced coaching in Drums and Latin Percussion. ARTISTIC CAREER & INTERNATIONAL TOURS Performance & Session Musician Major Collaborations:Performed and/or recorded with legendary international artists, including:Celia Cruz, Tito Puente Jr., Paquita la del Barrio, Marco Antonio Muñiz, DLG, Sonora Santanera. Global Stages:International tours across the United States, Mexico, Panama, Spain, Italy, France, Malta, Tunisia, and Alaska. Featured Festivals:Active participant in high-profile events such as the Calle 8 Festival in Miami. Early Career (Havana, Cuba):Tenured musician within the four major music corporations of Havana, performing with iconic groups:T con E (Lázaro Valdés), Roberto Faz, El Muso y su Orquesta, Cuestión Seria, among others. EDUCATION Graduate in Percussion | Amadeo Roldán Conservatory (Havana, Cuba). Elementary Music Studies | Alejandro García Caturla Conservatory (Havana, Cuba). CORE COMPETENCIES Instruments:Drum Set, Congas, Timbales, Bongos, Batá Drums, and Minor Percussion. Specialties:Afro-Cuban Rhythms, Latin Jazz, Popular Cuban Music, and Fusion. Technical Skills:Music Arrangement, Composition, and Musical Direction. Languages:Spanish (Native), English. CURRENT PROJECTS Active performer in the binational (El Paso / Ciudad Juárez) music scene with various Jazz and Latin ensembles. Music production and arrangement for independent artists and studio sessions.