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Arturo Zegarra Timbales Solo | CongaChops.com Practice Loop App Vol 3
Arturo Zegarra Timbales Solo | CongaChops.com Practice Loop App Vol 3

Arturo Zegarra Timbales Solo | CongaChops.com Practice Loop App Vol 3

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Arturo Zegarra having fun with our Practice Loops App Vol 3 • Descarga la App aqui: myxstem.com/congachops-vol-3 👈🏽

Arturo Zegarra disfrutando de nuestra App de Pistas Vol 3

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Arturo Zegarra Timbales Solo | CongaChops.com Practice Loop App Vol 3
Marcos López laying down some Bomba Sicá on Timbal | CongaChops.com
Marcos López laying down some Bomba Sicá on Timbal | CongaChops.com

Marcos López laying down some Bomba Sicá on Timbal | CongaChops.com

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dRkQixA-qrI

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Here’s a clip of Marcos López playing some Bomba Sicá on Timbal! You can learn this step-by-step in our Groove Toolbox Course • Puedes ver 90+ horas de lecciones incluyendo este Curso completo GRATIS: CongaChops-es.com/gratis 👈🏽

Marcos López tocando un poco de Bomba Sicá en el timbal. Puedes aprender este groove paso en nuestros cursos de Ritmos Esenciales

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Marcos López laying down some Bomba Sicá on Timbal | CongaChops.com
The Working Percussionist Podcast | Episode 3 - Building Community | CongaChops.com
The Working Percussionist Podcast | Episode 3 - Building Community | CongaChops.com

The Working Percussionist Podcast | Episode 3 - Building Community | CongaChops.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af_AIx0LDNs

In Episode 3, the CongaChops crew shifts from skills and reputation to something that quietly shapes every career in a word-of-mouth industry: community. We break down what “networking” actually means for working musicians—leading with authenticity, being accessible, and treating people well at every stage. We talk mentorship and “connecting the dots” between where you are and where you want to be, choosing gigs based on the people/music/money triangle, and why you can’t cheat experience. We also dig into how personality, confidence, and character come through the instrument—and why giving people their flowers goes further than most musicians realize.

What you’ll learn: • What community really means in a word-of-mouth music industry • Authenticity, accessibility, and building relationships without “networking” weirdness • Mentorship ladders: finding the right people at the right distance from your current stage • Why you can’t cheat experience—and how confidence gets built the right way • How personality and character translate directly into your sound

00:00 – Intro 00:19 – From skills + reputation to community 00:48 – Community in a word-of-mouth industry 02:06 – Authenticity & finding your people 03:40 – Respecting developing musicians 04:50 – Life outside the instrument 05:33 – Gatekeeping, access & why this podcast exists 06:38 – Choosing gigs: people / music / money 08:44 – Recommendations, professionalism & being prepared 10:17 – Feedback, confidence & criticism 12:18 – Mentorship “bridges” 13:19 – Reaching out to idols + local mentors 14:26 – You can’t cheat experience 16:07 – Courage → confidence 18:37 – Swagger, character & identity in your sound 23:17 – Accessibility & paying it forward 25:39 – Berklee community + long-term circles 29:36 – Showing up, giving flowers & staying positive

💻 Study with us at CongaChops • Start your FREE 7-Day Trial: https://www.congachops.com • Download our Practice Loop Apps: https://myxstem.com/congachops

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The Working Percussionist Podcast | Episode 3 - Building Community | CongaChops.com
Trouble playing your slap when the tempo picks up? | George Delgado CongaChops.com Masterclass
Trouble playing your slap when the tempo picks up? | George Delgado CongaChops.com Masterclass

Trouble playing your slap when the tempo picks up? | George Delgado CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Watch the full Masterclass with your FREE Trial: congachops.com/sign-up • Puedes ver la Masterclass completa GRATIS: congachops.com/sign-up

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Trouble playing your slap when the tempo picks up? | George Delgado CongaChops.com Masterclass
Concepts for Grooving on Bongo Bell | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass
Concepts for Grooving on Bongo Bell | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

Concepts for Grooving on Bongo Bell | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Watch 90+ Hours of Lessons including this full Masterclass FREE: CongaChops.com/masterclass-previews-js • Jhair Sala talks to us about his approaching to setting up the bomba section on bell 📝 • 90+ Horas de Lecciones incluyendo esta Masterclass completa GRATIS: CongaChops.com/masterclass-previews-js • Jhair Sala nos comparte sobre su forma de preparar la sección de la bomba con la campana 📝

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Concepts for Grooving on Bongo Bell | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass
Grateful for the tutelage! | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass
Grateful for the tutelage! | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

Grateful for the tutelage! | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass

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Watch 90+ Hours of Lessons including this full Masterclass FREE: CongaChops.com/masterclass-previews-js • We’ve been very fortunate, there’s no doubt about it! 🙏🏼 • 90+ Horas de Lecciones incluyendo esta Masterclass completa GRATIS: CongaChops.com/masterclass-previews-js • Hemos sido muy afortunados, no cabe duda! 🙏🏼

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Grateful for the tutelage! | Jhair Sala CongaChops.com Masterclass
Roberto Jr. Vizcaíno Killer Conga Solo | CongaChops.com Practice Loops App Vol 3
Roberto Jr. Vizcaíno Killer Conga Solo | CongaChops.com Practice Loops App Vol 3

Roberto Jr. Vizcaíno Killer Conga Solo | CongaChops.com Practice Loops App Vol 3

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Download our Practice Loops App Vol 3: Myxstem.com/congachops-vol-3 • My brother Roberto Jr. Vizcaíno with some beautiful language🪘🗣️ • Descarga la de App Pistas Vol 3: Myxstem.com/congachops-vol-3 • Mi hermano Roberto Jr. Vizcaíno con puro lenguaje🪘🗣️

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Roberto Jr. Vizcaíno Killer Conga Solo | CongaChops.com Practice Loops App Vol 3
The #1 Reason Percussionists Lose Gigs (and How to Avoid It) | The Working Percussionist | Episode 2
The #1 Reason Percussionists Lose Gigs (and How to Avoid It) | The Working Percussionist | Episode 2

The #1 Reason Percussionists Lose Gigs (and How to Avoid It) | The Working Percussionist | Episode 2

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Episode 2 of The Working Percussionist Podcast dives into one of the most important parts of building a real career in music: your reputation.

In this conversation, we talk about the habits, mindset, and day-to-day behaviors that shape how artists, musicians, and musical directors see you — long before you ever sit behind your instrument.

What you'll learn: • Why your attitude matters as much as your chops • Professionalism on and off the stage • The small habits that help you get called back • Building a reputation musicians respect

00:00 Intro – How to support the show & CongaChops CTA 00:23 Recap of Episode 1 & today’s topic: your reputation 02:19 Your reputation precedes you: being a good hang 04:17 Protecting your energy between gigs 09:20 Meeting your heroes, good hangs & why people stay working 10:14 Navigating the business of music & life on the road 13:04 Food, travel & finding balance on tour 17:00 Hard rules for show days 21:05 Therapy, mental health & tools for staying sane in this career 23:33 Staying creative, inspired & feeding your love for music 26:04 Getting back to the shed & rediscovering routine 29:00 Staying grounded, empathy & becoming the person people want to call 32:03 Presence, listening & closing thoughts

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📝 Join the conversation What topics should we cover next? Drop your comments, questions and hot takes below!

🙏 If this episode helped you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share with a fellow percussionist!

🎥 Watch Episode 1 here: https://youtu.be/TUBrx3VlWKQ

TheWorkingPercussionistPodcast #CongaChops #Percussion

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The #1 Reason Percussionists Lose Gigs (and How to Avoid It) | The Working Percussionist | Episode 2
Learn on the Gig: The #1 Skill Every Percussionist Needs
Learn on the Gig: The #1 Skill Every Percussionist Needs

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.

🎧 Watch the full episode — “How to Get the Gig” — now on YouTube: 👉 https://youtu.be/TUBrx3VlWKQ?si=gyZrYVZEoUocRsZH

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