Danzas of Puerto Rico for Cuatro Puertorriqueño
The highest artistic expression of the Puerto Rican culture.
Your Instructor
Samuel Ramos is a seasoned educator, instructional designer, and musician. He graduated from Antillean Adventist University with a Bachelor's in Music Education and from Full Sail University with a Master's in Educational Media Design and Technology, equipping him with the knowledge to excel in both academics and music.
Not only has Samuel served as a music teacher and Assistant professor of Guitar at the Inter-American University of San German, Puerto Rico, but he has also had the opportunity to become the Multimedia Designer for the Walt Disney Company, Digital Learning Designer for the University of St. Augustine at San Marcos, California campus, and Sr. Instructional Technologist for the University of San Diego. His skills have also extended to becoming LMS Administrator/Instructional Designer for Taylor Guitars in San Diego, California. He wrote several instructional books on playing various instruments including the Puerto Rican cuatro, guitar, and mandolin.
When he is not busy teaching or designing content, Samuel dedicates his time to 4jibaro.com—a website that serves as an online community aiming to increase awareness about Puerto Rican folklore music and its heritage. Through his work here Samuel attempts to bring hope and joy to persons through music by transforming the world – one note at a time!
Course Curriculum
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StartThe Puerto Rican Danza
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StartVerde Luz—Antonio Cabán Vale
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StartSara—Ángel Mislan
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StartVioleta—Rafael Alers
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StartEl Coquí — José Ignacio Quintón
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StartLaura y Georgina—Juan Morel Campos
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StartNo Me Toques—Juan Morel Campos
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StartImpromptu— Luis Rodríguez Miranda
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StartRecuerdos de Borinquen—Luis Rodríguez Miranda
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StartLa Borinqueña— Félix Astol Artés
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StartMis Amores—Simón Madera
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StartPerla del Caribe—Jesús María Escobar
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StartBajo la Sombra de un Pino—Juan F. Acosta