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Luis Castro
Luis Castro
Founder
Guitar
Loves: Surfing, soccer, and tango dancing.
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Luis started playing the piano at age 9 and picked up the guitar at age 14. He started his serious guitar studies at age 17 when he enrolled in the notable Jazz school HOT CLUBE DE PORTUGAL in his hometown of Lisbon. He then moved to Barcelona to pursue Bachelor level studies at L’AULA DE MUSICA MODERNA Y JAZZ Conservatory. In 2012 he was offered a scholarship to attend BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC in Boston, where he graduated Suma Cum Laude with a major in Songwriting. Luis is an experienced guitar player, having led various ensembles and performed at top venues in Portugal, Spain and the United States.
Languages:
English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Ionie Bernstein
Founder
Voice/Songwriting
Loves: Tacos, salsa dancing, chocolate, and yoga.
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Ionie is a performer, songwriter, and educator from the California Bay Area. She has been performing with her band in New York City and LA since 2012, and holds a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from New York University. Ionie has been working with children in varying capacities for over 10 years, as a private vocal instructor, caretaker, and group educator. Ionie passionately shares her love for music with children and loves witnessing the incredible joy and growth that music can bring to a child’s life. A devoted yogini, she holds a 200-hour certification from Namaste Yoga in Brooklyn, NY and has been practicing yoga since 2007.
Languages:
English, and Spanish
Victor A. Carracedo
Drums
Loves: Hiking, climbing, and crossfit.
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Victor studied at L’AULA DE MUSICA MODERNA Y JAZZ Conservatory in Barcelona, under the mentorship of Quim Sole, graduating with honors in 2011. While at L'AULA, he was awarded a scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston where he moved in 2011. At Berklee, he garnered great experience as a studio drummer, recording over 40 sessions a year. In 2012, Victor graduated with a Master of Music degree. As an instructor, Victor gives his students the tools they need to create and perform in many styles such as jazz, latin, rock, reggae, etc. Victor's ultimate goal is to share his knowledge about drums with students and see them grow as musicians.
Languages:
English, and Spanish