CongaChops Masterclass Series
MARC QUIÑONES MASTERCLASS
From the Bronx to the Allman Brothers: Marc’s approach to conga, bongó and timbales
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A CongaChops Masterclass exploring the conceptual approach and creative process of one of the percussionists who shaped the sound of modern salsa.
For over four decades, Marc’s playing has powered recordings with Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades and Willie Colón, and he spent 23 years with The Allman Brothers Band. In this masterclass, he breaks down his approach to conga, bongó and timbales, then takes us inside his creative process in real time, breaking down his approach to conga on Gilberto Santa Rosa’s “Pueden Decir,” and recording percussion on Jeremy Bosch’s “Locura” in the studio, and shows how you can apply that same conceptual thinking to your own playing.
More from inside the Masterclass…
On demand · In English, with English and Spanish subtitles · 2+ hours · Conga, bongó and timbales
Marc on growing up in a Bronx percussion family, with jam sessions at home every weekend
Marc records a timbales part in the studio
Who this Masterclass is for
All levels. We recommend finishing the 101 and Fundamentals courses for your instrument first.
Congueros, bongoseros and timbaleros who want to understand modern salsa percussion
Players who want to hear how a part is built, take by take, on a real session
What you’ll learn
- How Marc builds conga, bongó and timbal parts from scratch, and why he tracks them in that order
- A breakdown of his own parts on Gilberto Santa Rosa’s “Pueden Decir”
- Conga tone and balance: a clean open tone and an even sound across the drums
- Why the conga is the foundation of the salsa rhythm section
- His Bronx roots and the players who shaped him on each instrument
What’s Included
- Over 2 hours of exclusive video content
- The full studio session on “Locura”, from first pass to finished parts
- The PDF leadsheet Marc reads from in the session
- His conga, bongó and timbal parts for “Locura” on their own, plus a split-screen of all three
- Conga and timbal solo videos
- 4 curated playlists featuring Marc on conga, bongó, timbales and all percussion
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What members are saying
“Watching a true veteran of both live and the studio doing his thing and seeing Marc's approach to recording percussion overdubs is so valuable… just next level.”
“The MQuinones MC, with examples from some of his recordings, is extremely helpful in deepening listening skills… Everyday I can notice and feel growth in my playing!!!”
“Can't stop watching him play in this Masterclass. Is a dream to be able to play congas so effortless.”
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Follow Marc into the studio as he layers conga, bongó and timbal, part by part.
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