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Posted: **Wed Oct 19, 2005 2:42 pm**

Hey how you guys doin' . I have been with two teachers and this is the best one i think . He not only teaches you traditional Cuban rythums but also teaches you how to read . His name is Jose Manuel Castillo . He is one outstanding instructor and person . He can play multiple instruments at the same time . He is the owns with his wife Delia Diaz De Villegas a Music School by the name of Music Pro Center in miami . If anyone is intrested let me know i will post the telephone number and address .

rumbaman

Posted: **Wed Oct 19, 2005 3:12 pm**

How is everyone , i forgot to include that Horacio Hernandez studied with Jose Manuel Castillo , and was influenced very much by him . I was taking my class one afternoon with jose and Horacio was in miami at the time giving a seminar and called him to personally invite him to go . I have never met Horacio but my instructor speaks highly of him .

rumbaman

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2005 6:08 pm**

email me their numbers i need their help

Posted: **Sun Jul 02, 2006 4:26 pm**

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Posted: **Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:58 pm**

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Posted on: Nov. 30 2006,17:34

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Hi all

I have been trying to reach Jose Manuel Castillo for group as well as possibly private lessons but so far have not been able to do so. Does any one know how to reach him . Is he still giving lessons. Does the music pro center in Miami still exist?
Thanks

Posted: **Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:14 pm**

Hi Paul,

I had the same problem you have. I dont think that the place exists anymore. I guess the best bet would be to try resurrection drums.

I had to lay off the congas a while back due to a hand injury, and would like to find a teacher myself.

Lemme know if you have any luck.

Posted: **Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:28 pm**

Yikes, I posted the above before i saw the other thread on miami lessons which has some good suggestions.

DUH

(hangs head in shame)

Posted: **Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:54 pm**

Hi Hufos

Thanks for your post. I will let you know if I find out anything about Jose. It's funny you mentioned Resurrection drums as I just made an appointment with a teacher there. If your interested you could e me and we could talk about my impressions.

Paul

Posted: **Tue Dec 12, 2006 7:28 pm**

the other cat u might want to chek out is "Pocho" Neciosup who teaches out of FIU in Miami...he is Alex Acuna's nephew also...he plays drums to congas.....tell him I sent u....."JC" Johnny Conga...

Posted: **Tue Dec 12, 2006 7:29 pm**

Are the "Casales Brothers" Raymond and "Pulga" still running Resurrection Drums on Bird road?....."JC" Johnny Conga...

Posted: **Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:58 pm**

dont even waste your time going to resurection (40st sw)drums all they have is drums ,gitar,and piano lesson.if you want i can give you a tel num for a good teacher in nw miami

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Good teacher in miami - he is good