Johnny Conga

I have been a performing musician now for 53 years and counting. I have had the fortune to tour the world, and work with such Artists like Carlos Santana, Sergio Mendes, Gloria Gaynor, Eddie Palmieri, Johnny Pacheco, Gloria Estefan and many many more.

Over 300 recordings, 17 International World tours, Radio, Television and Movies....

I am from the Bronx New York,

Education:

55 years performing on the Conga drum/perc.

Johnny Colon School of Music, Jazzmobile/NYC, Los Angeles Community College

Testimonials:

From New pupil .......Scott McLaughlin I have to say that Johnny Conga is a ridiculously talented human. He has had and continues a long successful career. He makes it all look so easy- smooth as silk. As a conga teacher, he is exacting, methodical, the right balance of patience and motivation, a history book of knowledge, places techniques within a historical context, completely passionate, and a real joy/ honor to spend time with. I am looking forward to stretching and learning new skills under his guidance. I love his approach! He is one of the best teachers I have ever had- my 1st on conga. He is way more than just a conga teacher.

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What I teach....

This is my curriculum for my Latin Percussion course: The study of the Conga drum, Cuban methods as taught in Cuba today which include: Also my methods developed over 30 years of teaching Sound...

How to practice!..

Practicing properly will get you the proper results.. It is essential that you set up a system of practicing for yourself...don't practice the same things everyday...break up your practice sessions...

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Online Conga Drum Instruction

I am an ONLINE Conga drum Instructor around the world for the past 8 years. I have taught thousands how to play the Conga drum over the past 25 years. I have also taught with my methodology and...

What I teach...

The study of the Conga drum Cuban methods as taught in Cuba today and also my methods developed over 25 years of teaching how to play the Conga drum. ‘Balanced hands” .my methods of ‘...

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