Nacho Mena (USA)

José Ignácio (Nacho) Mena

• Berklee College of Music (Bachelor’s Degree) 
• Institute Villalobos (UNIRIO) Universidad de Las Américas (Master Degree) 
• Universidad Católica de Temuco (Head of Music)

Workshop Description

Nacho will focus the different rhythm foundations from Latin America and their influence on western popular styles such as, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Peruvian, samba, bossa and the Latin American fusion into the Jazz and Pop scene. He will also explore the idea of creating / recording your own loops and constructing parts, to sound like a larger and creative percussion section. A great creative tool for your playing and performance