Experience and Skills
Twenty nine years teaching Music, via private lessons and Catholic Schools. Thirty-three years of professional performing and touring all through the Mexican Republic, USA and the Caribbean Islands. Rodrigo has performed with Beck, David Campbell, Alejandro Fernandez, Reyli, etc. Also has participated as musician/extra in several films, among artist like Matt LeBlanc and Steven Seagal.
Education
Graduated from El Camino College, Torrance CA. Master-class by Rosa Lamoreaux, winner by competition, El Camino College CA Alumni of Masters Musicians Fellowships scholarship granted by the Durfee Foundation at the Colburn School of Performing Arts, Los Angeles CA Certificated by Bureau of Education & Research Bellevue, WA Graduated from Martell Bass Music School, Coyoacán MX Harmony and Choral studies at National School of Music UNAM in México City Classical Guitar at National Conservatory of Music, & Liberty School of Music José Vazquez both in México City Music Teaching at National Institute of Belles Arts.
Instruments
Electric Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Ukulele, Andean Flutes, Baroque flute, Charango, Ronrroco, Accordion and Pianica, Percussion, Mandolin, Vihuela and Concheros Guitar.
Musical Styles
World Beat, Mexican folk, Mariachi, Andean, Catholic, Classical, Bossa, Symphonic Band.
Current Projects
Music Director of Romanza, a fusion of Mariachi, Latin Band and Andean Music. Catholic Pianist at Saint Lucy Church, Long Beach CA Performing artist for Inca, the Peruvian Ensemble. Bass and Flute player for Aconcagua Andean Music, employed by “Orange County Performing Arts Center”, touring through different Scholar Districts in Orange County. Ukulele music arranger and transcriptions for Kala, co. Mariachi transcriptions for ukulele.
Career Milestones
2013 Charango lead conductor at Beck’s Sound and vision. 360º A one-time performance for Lincoln Motor Co. where an orchestra of 170 musicians was recorded and filmed 360º. Available at http://www.beck.com/
2012 Mariachi music for “lovesick” the film with Matt LeBlanc, Ali Larter, Chevy Chase.
2011 Opening act for Reyli, composer artist at the Toyota Racing Track, Irwindale CA.
2011 Musician accompanying OV7 tour, Los Angeles, CA.
2009 Created his Mariachi Romanza.
2006 & 2005 Music Faculty scholarship winner at El Camino College, CA.
2005 Summer Series concerts at Molaa (museum of Latin American Arts), Long Beach Ca.
2004 Opening act for Alejandro Fernandez at Hilton, Beverly Hills CA.
2004 Musician-Actor for The Latino Theater Company, La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin at the Cathedral of Our Lady of The Angeles, Under the direction of José Luis Valenzuela.
2003 Closing act for Alianza Latino Caucus on HIV/AIDS with activist Oscar de la Hoya. Hyatt Regency Hotel.
2002 Catholic Convention “World Transformed” at Anaheim Sport Arena, Bilingual Music Concert with Mauricio Centeno, MC productions
1996-2003 VDLA records performing artist. USA and St. Thomas Caribbean tour.
1996 a Music creator for Sebastian’s Little Green Creative Arts Project, International Children’s Campaign, at Woodland Hills CA.
1995 Keyboard player at Televisa, México Sam Gordobic’s band.
1995 Music Director of Hispanic Music Workshops at México DF.
1993 Member of Society of Concerts, investigations and Musical development AC, México.
1992-1994 Martell Bass Area Coordinator.
1989 Third Maestre Percussionist Naval Symphonic Band, Mayor official, Navy Secretary under Captain Cesar Amora orders.
1988-1991 Music Professor at Vista Hermosa Catholic High School.
1987 Theatrical Pastorela Representation, Televisa. TV channel 2 at Claustro of Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz.
1986-1991 Choral Director at Uganda Martyrs Catholic Capella.
Recordings
2013 Tu decision, a David Campbell production.
2012 A ritmo y candela, Jacqueline Valderrama, indie records.
2006 Andes Trance III, Pachamama records2003 Anthology, VDLA records. Traditional, VDLA records.
2002 Andes Forever, VDLA records.2001 Dreams, Rosalía León. Huayucaltia records.
2000 Illusions, Chaski productions. Mi pueblo, VDLA records.
1999 Christmas at the Andes. Independent records. En mi, José Arciniegas vocal. Arciniegas records. Impressions, VDLA records. Tattoo, Sikus 5. Sylvester, sounds of a gifted child. Chaski productions Piel Morena, Inka Groove.
1998 Reflexions, VDLA records. Nostalgia, Chaski productions. Edwin Ramos, Pachamama. Chaski productions
1995 Imaginaria, Mexican jazz, Area Productions.
1993-1994 Radio Laser FM 105.7 Bass Cliniques, co-host. Smoke on the water program.
1991 Galaffá, Arpeggio Recordings. LP
Publications and Films
Composer for Short film “the exchange” 2004. Brent Shafer Director. Long Beach CA.
“Lágrima y Dolor” composition. Public Registry Author’s Right. SEP 1994
First Book for Bass. Martell Systems.
1994 Introduction to Jazz. Leon Soriano Music Systems.
1993 “Súplica de Amor” composition. Public Registry Author’s Right. SEP 1990
Additional Abilities
Musician, Choral Director, Arranger, Composer, Sound Recording entusiast, Piano tuner aprentice, and Mexican plastic-arts artisan.
