Latin Jazz Session with Art in the Park

Latin Percussion Lab 3:30pm – 4:15pm Latin Jazz Sessions 4:30pm – 6:30pm Thursdays (check site for updates) With Teaching Artist Matthew Hernandez & Sergio Segura. These workshops happen in partnership with Neighborhood Music School Latin Percussion Lab Sign up here! This program is designed to introduce basic rhythms and counting exercises for students through the use of hand percussion and Afro-Latin drumming techniques. Students will have a chance to learn all about essential elements in Latin music like clave, tumbao, and basic conga tones. There will be an introduction to different types of instruments each week as well as a song of the week by various salsa and cha cha icons. This will be a very fun and engaging drumming course! Latin Jazz Sessions Sign up here! This weekly band is an introduction to the many popular Latin styles of music from slow and intimate cha cha and boleros to fast paced and high energy salsa, cumbia, and merengue. Join us for an eventful start to the first installment of the Latin Jazz Sessions at Art in the Park, and surprise yourself with how much you could learn in just a few weeks! Sheet music and basic drumming pattern worksheets will be readily available every week. Everyone is free to join this program, though some musical experience will greatly help in familiarizing patterns and learning songs. Art in the Park has drums and some instruments available for use, too, so don’t be shy – stop by and try it out for yourself. Matthew Hernandez is a proud community arts advocate that has dedicated his work to the enrichment of cultural celebration and literacy through music. Understanding how music shapes and reflects cultural awareness and ambitions, he recognizes the influence that music has over large groups of individuals that share a common ground in beliefs and expression. The main goal for Matthew is to bring those people together to share the same physical space and strengthen bonds through experiencing the ultimate form of expression that creative outlets, like music, allow. Being a source for bringing the community together brings him all the joy in the world, whether it’s through live performance, group teaching, volunteer work, or even just casual conversation with neighbors and friends. He currently studies at the Herb Alpert Music Center’s Applied Music Program at Los Angeles City College and has built a reputation for being the musical coordinator and saxophonist for salsa and latin jazz band, Timba Tumbao. With his band, he’s performed all across SoCal, delivering a fun and high energy live latin dance show. He loves what he does because he gets the opportunity to connect with so many amazing communities and share an inclusive experience full of dancing, smiles, and fun memories. “Music is a language without words, it speaks in only profound emotion and true expression.” Born and raised in El Sereno, Los Angeles, CA, Sergio Segura has been a musician since theage of 13. Originally a pianist, he found his passion lied in drums, specifically Latin percussion drums. Following his musical passion, Sergio went on to receive his Bachelor of Music at Cal Poly Pomona and his Masters at Cal State LA with an emphasis in Afro Latin Music, where he studied under legendary Cuban drummer -Calixto Oviedo- learning the fundamentals of Cuban music such as son, danzon, cha cha’s rumba and others. Since graduating, Sergio has been performing with various bands and artists. As of recent he has performed with Colombian cumbia artist Yeison Landero at the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford. He has also opened and shared the stage with the likes of Elvis Crespo, La Sonora Dinamita, Grupo Sonador among others at festivals such as Besame Mucho. Growing up first generation Mexican in a disadvantaged community, Sergio understands the value of having spaces for children and adults to express their artistic side through music. Sergio believes in giving back to his community by sharing his knowledge. He currently continues to gig throughout the U.S. and enjoys teaching and improving his own skills. “Music is lifelong. There is never an end point and there’s always something new to learn.” “Drumming is the extension of our feelings. Everyone should have access to resources and spaces to express themselves, regardless of the environment theygrow up in.” Lets help keep each other healthy please stay home if you have any flu like or COVID symptoms. check site for updates Questions email info@artintheparkla.org ______ Laboratorio de Percusión Latina 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Sesiones de Jazz Latino 4:30pm – 6:30pm La mayoría de Jueves Con músico y maestro Matthew Hernandez y Sergio Segura. Estos talleres se realizan en colaboración con Neighborhood Music School Laboratorio de Percusión Latina Inscríbase aqui! Este programa está diseñado para presentar ritmos básicos y ejercicios de conteo para estudiantes jóvenes mediante el uso de percusión manual y técnicas de percusión afrolatina. Estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de aprender todo sobre los elementos esenciales de la música latina como clave, tumbao y tonos básicos de conga. Habrá una introducción a diferentes tipos de instrumentos cada semana, así como una canción de la semana de varios íconos de la salsa y el cha cha. Este será un curso de batería muy divertido y atractivo dirigido! Sesiones de Jazz Latino Inscríbase aquí! Esta banda semanal es una introducción a los muchos estilos populares de música latina, desde cha cha y boleros lentos e íntimos hasta salsa, cumbia y merengue de ritmo rápido y lleno de energía. Únase a nosotros para un comienzo lleno de acontecimientos en la primera entrega de las Sesiones de Jazz Latino en Art in the Park, ¡y sorpréndase con lo mucho que podría aprender en tan solo unas semanas! Las partituras y las hojas de trabajo de patrones básicos de percusión estarán disponibles todas las semanas. Todos están invitados a unirse a este programa, aunque algo de experiencia musical será de gran ayuda para familiarizarse con los patrones y aprender canciones. Art in the Park también tiene tambores y algunos instrumentos disponibles para su uso, así que no dude en pasar y probarlo usted mismo. Matthew Hernandez es un orgulloso defensor de las artes comunitarias y ha dedicado su trabajo al enriquecimiento de la celebración cultural y la alfabetización a través de la música. Al comprender cómo la música da forma y refleja la conciencia y las ambiciones culturales, reconoce la influencia que tiene sobre grandes grupos de individuos que comparten un terreno común en creencias y expresión. El objetivo principal de Matthew es reunir a esas personas para compartir el mismo espacio físico y fortalecer los vínculos experimentando la máxima forma de expresión que permitan las salidas creativas, como la música. Ser una fuente para unir a la comunidad le brinda toda la alegría del mundo, ya sea a través de presentaciones en vivo, enseñanza en grupo, trabajo voluntario o incluso simplemente una conversación informal con vecinos y amigos. Actualmente estudia en el Programa de Música Aplicada del Herb Alpert Music Center en Los Angeles City College y se ha ganado la reputación de ser el coordinador musical y saxofonista de la banda de salsa y jazz latino Timba Tumbao. Con su banda, ha actuado en todo el sur de California, ofreciendo un espectáculo de baile latino en vivo divertido y lleno de energía. Le encanta lo que hace porque tiene la oportunidad de conectarse con tantas comunidades increíbles y compartir una experiencia inclusiva llena de bailes, sonrisas y recuerdos divertidos. “La música es un lenguaje sin palabras, habla sólo con emociones profundas y expresión verdadera”. Ayudemos a mantenernos saludables unos a otros. Quédese en casa si tiene algún síntoma similar a la gripe o COVID. Visite sitio de web para actualizaciónes Para preguntas comuníquense a info@artintheparkla.org