BOBBY ALLENDE MASTERCLASS
MASTER THE FUNDAMENTALs WITH A LEGEND
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A CongaChops Masterclass exploring the fundamentals, musicality, and hard-won philosophy of one of the most versatile percussionists in the history of Latin music.
Few players are as equally at home on conga, bongó, and timbales as Bobby Allende.
Alongside his longtime musical brother Marc Quiñones, Bobby is heavily responsible for shaping the sound of modern salsa — with credits spanning David Byrne, Paul Simon, Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz, and Ruben Blades. In this masterclass, Bobby shares his conceptual approach to conga and bongó from the ground up — and why developing your own voice matters more than anything else.
What you’ll learn
Bobby’s upbringing in NYC and his big break joining Ruben Blades’ band in the 1980s
His conceptual approach to playing conga and bongó from the ground up
How to create grooves and play musically in a band setting
Some of Bobby’s favorite chops and how to apply them
Why developing your own voice matters more than copying anyone else’s
More from inside the Masterclass…
Who this Masterclass is for
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced players
Congueros and bongoseros looking to develop a more musical, conceptual approach
Anyone ready to go beyond patterns and bring their own personality to their playing
What’s Included
Over 120 minutes of exclusive video content
Bobby’s complete approach to playing conga and bongó
Tips and insights from decades of experience on stage and in the studio
Videos of Bobby grooving on congas and bongó
A video to practice trading solos with Bobby
Curated playlists of Bobby’s favorite influential records
Bonus video of Bobby layering a killer groove on congas
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