EDUCATION: Grammy Nominated Garcia Hosts Day of Percussion

Pasadena, CA: Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music (lamusicacademy.edu) is partnering with the Drum Department's own Richie Gajate Garcia for a "Day of Percussion" on Saturday, June 12th starting at 9:00am. The man known as "El Pulpo" ("The Octopus") has done nearly 500 clinics and is one of the most in-demand educators and clinicians in the world of drums and percussion. Originally from Puerto Rico, Garcia has accompanied Phil Collins, Sting, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente and Diana Ross among o...

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