George Delgado Burning Conga Solo | CongaChops.com Practice Loops App Vol 2

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Learn on the Gig: The #1 Skill Every Percussionist Needs 👂🏽

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In this clip from The Working Percussionist Podcast, Marcos Torres, Paulo Stagnaro, and Marcos López talk about learning on the fly and why being "open" on the bandstand is one of the most powerful skills any musician can have.

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Jhair Sala Salsa Bongo Solo | CongaChops.com Masterclass

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NEW 🎙️ The Working Percussionist Podcast!

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The Working Percussionist Podcast | Episode 1 - How to Get the Gig | CongaChops.com

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🎧 The Working Percussionist Podcast | Episode 1 - How to Get the Gig

In our inaugural episode, the CongaChops crew digs into what it really takes to build a career as a percussionist—starting with honing your skills. We talk fundamentals (time, sound, feel), learning to find a deeper pocket, playing with drummers (not over them), adapting your sound and textures, and bringing the same conviction to “small” parts as you do to solos. We also dive into mentorship, showing up to live shows, learning on the bandstand, and balancing tradition with serving the song across genres (salsa, pop, funk, jazz, R&B).

What you’ll learn: • How to organize practice around time, sound, and feel • Playing in ensemble time: listening, MD/drummer cues, and pocket depth • Textural choices that complement the music on stage & in studio • Why apprenticeship/mentorship still matters (and how to seek it out) • Adapting tradition to serve non-traditional contexts—music first

00:00 – Intro 00:20 – Meet the CongaChops crew (Marquito, Kilo & Paulo) 01:25 – Why this podcast exists & the mission behind it 02:17 – Fundamentals 03:06 – Team-player mindset 04:47 – Sound & frequency choices 05:42 – Roles: protagonist vs auxiliary 06:35 – Working with drummers: language, space, respect 08:31 – Apprenticeship & showing up (persistence pays) 11:04 – Accessibility vs “talent gap” 12:04 – Mentor lessons 14:11 – Growth via discomfort 18:03 – Learning fast on pro gigs; comfort with the unknown 23:02 – Drumset-centric settings 26:40 – Big stages 28:42 – Tradition vs serving the song 33:31 – Outro & Part 2 teaser

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Bongo Bell Secrets and Tips | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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How to Play a Bongo Solo | Jhair Solo CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Words of Wisdom for Musicians | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Chino Díaz Ridiculous Timbal Solo | CongaChops.com Practice Loop App Vol 2

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Bongo Bell During a Piano Solo?! 😱 | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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How to Play Festejo on Bongos | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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How to Groove on Campana | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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How to Play an Easy Bongo Fill | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Bobby Allende Killer Groove on Congas & Bongo | CongaChops.com Practice Loop App Vol. 1

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How to Groove on Bongo Bell | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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How to Play Bongo Language | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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More Cowbell? | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Jhair Sala Ridiculous Cowbell Groove | CongaChops.com Masterclass

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How to Groove on Congas with George Delgado | CongaChops.com Practice Loop App Vol 3

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How to Play a Bongo Fill | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Marc Quiñones Grooving Effortlessly on Congas | CongaChops.com Practice Loop App Vol 3

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Concepts with the Pedrito Martinez Group | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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• En este clip Jhair nos habla sobre algunos concepts que se emplearon durante su tiempo con el grupo de Pedrito Martinez!

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How to Play Bongó in Festejo | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Jhair Sala Killing Festejo Groove | CongaChops.com Masterclass

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The Origins of Guantanamera in NYC | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Gina Botia Grooving on Bongo Bell | CongaChops.com Practice Loop App Volume 2

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Jhair Sala Aggressive Bongo Fill | CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Jhair Sala Beautiful Bongo Playing | CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Cuban Percussion in Peruvian Music | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Patricio "Chino" Díaz Killing Timbal Solo | CongaChops.com Practice Loop App Vol 3

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