MA
Brandon Marger has brought Afro-Latin rhythms to the Western MA area for over twenty five years as both a performing musician and a dedicated teacher. Brandon plays the authentic instruments and traditional rhythms of the West African diaspora in the Americas, with a strong focus on the musics of Cuba, Puerto Rico and Brazil. Brandon Marger has been performing with a wide variety of bands throughout the US and the Caribbean for over two decades. Brandon Marger has been teaching Afro-Latin drumming and percussion since 1991 in both ensemble classes and private lessons. He has also taught special workshops at many of the region's colleges. Brandon's extensive experience as a performing musician is one of the cornerstones of his teaching.
Brandon Marger is available for:
Teaching private lessons in his studio 'El Bohio.'
Special workshops, ensemble classes and teaching residencies
Recording studio session work
Gigging and performances
Dance class and dance performance accompaniment
Musical transcription, copy, arranging and publishing services
Graphic design for performers
Additional Content:
The FB page for Estudio 'El Bohio', my teaching, rehearsal and recording studio.
A medley of traditional congas de comparsa from Cuba, performed with Grupo Folklórico Palo Santo.
A video report on Grupo Folklórico Palo Santo's weekly dance class, produced by the Hampshire Daily Gazette.
Institution/Business Type:
Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
1991
Institution/Business Type:
Artist / Creative (Individual)
Legal Status:
Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
1991
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Music - Ethnic / WorldAdditional Disciplines:
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$300 - $3,000Teaching Settings:
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$300 - $3,000State of Residence:
MassachusettsMinimum Number of Performers:
1Maximum Number of Performers:
10