Looking for a passionate and experienced drum teacher who has worked with some of the best musicians in London and Madrid? Look no further!

Learn more about Jose

• 1) When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?

  I was 6 years old when I started asking my parents to get me records for my birthday presents etc. I started playing drums regularly at the age of 19.

• 2) Is there a particular type of music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?

  Latin Jazz, Soul, Funk, World Music.

• 3) Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.

  I can teach up to grade 8. I can fundamentally help students to understand some of the very top methods I learnt by the greatest drummers of all time such as : Horacio Hernandez, John Riley, Benny Greb, David Garibaldi and many more.

• 4) What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?

  I think they are all equally challenging in different ways.

• 5) What are your keys to success?

  Passion, hard work, consistency, enthusiasm, professionalism, highly-ethical working standards, being friendly, polite and considerate.

• 6) Name three musicians you dream of meeting in your favourite bar in the early hours of the morning. Explain why.

  -Stevie Wonder: for his history, for being one of the greatest composers and musicians of all time
  -Marcus Miller: He is a living legend who performed with Miles Davies but basically Marcus Miller was my biggest musical influence when I first started to listen music that wasn't mainstream or pop.
  -Steve Gadd: The one an only. One of the most influential drummers of all-time.

• 7) Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.

  I have many I could mention from my days at university. One of them being the final graduation performance at the Shepherds Bush Empire, playing Brazilian music with a large percussion ensemble, performing to hundreds of musicians, teachers and music industry heavy-weights. Such a great experience.

• 8) What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?

  After 12 years teaching students of all ages, levels, backgrounds and capabilities, I have developed an instinct / "6th sense" to spot students strengths and weaknesses within seconds.
  
  I am always able to deliver lessons with a great balance in between fun and hard work and most importantly, on my lessons I work to develop the student's interest in a musical , real-life and useful way as opposed to as purely exercising and repeating
  orders with no specific target or explanation on how to apply it within context.
  
  Communication with my students is very important for me so I am always very honest and a little demanding and at the same time, extremely encouraging and supportive.
  
  With tons of large performances under my belt, I can't wait to share my passion, experiences and knowledge with you.