Cuatro 102: Intermediate to Advance Lessons for the Puerto Rican Cuatro
If you’re looking to get better at playing the Cuatro, then look no further!
Making melodies will be a breeze once you get this amazing guide to Puerto Rican Cuatro playing. This 2nd course offers insightful notes on how to become a better player!
The course is easy to understand since it takes you step-by-step and by the end of it, you’re fully equipped to rock the Cuatro world. (With oodles of practice, of course!)
Loaded with goodies like tips on public performances, the course covers the more intricate details of Cuatro playing! Aguinaldos, danzas and seises rule the roost along with music scales and chords.
If you’re looking to get better at playing the Cuatro, then look no further! This course is perfect for you!
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!
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