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"Then it happened-- when the musician played ... "
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OSCAR RAMOS
Founder and Head Instructor
Since the age of 3, Oscar has been honing his musical talent by being a self-taught drummer. His father, a well-known musician in the late 80s and 90s in the DMV Hispanic churches, set forth the path for his son to grow into the musician he is today. Like his father, Oscar dedicates hours to writing, creating, and composing music. Starting his company his senior in high school, Oscar has applied the disciplines he learned while learning the drums to his real life.
Oscar gained the skills to learn and play many instruments such as the trumpet, trombone, bass, guitar, and piano. A soon-to-be graduate of George Mason University, Oscar has set a steady course to success in his career. While studying Audio Engineering and Music Theory, he's had the opportunity to work alongside a well-known Sound Engineer Ferdy from Antigua Productions.
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Our Team.
Osiel Ordoñez
Guitar
With many years of musical experience, Osiel brings a vast knowledge of music. He has studied and practiced music in Guatemala and in the United States. A Central American native, Osiel has dedicated the majority of his life learning how to instruct others in all the talents he brings to the table.
Since arriving to the US in 2008, he has joined the music team in his church and has worked alongside Miel San Marcos, Salvation City, and Marco Barrientos. He has also worked alongside the founder of the academy as an instructor both in guitar and bass. He believes in practicing discipline and excellence in everything he puts his mind to.
David Valdez
Bass
New to the team, David is bringing forth amazing talent and a wide variety skillset as a professional bass player. He studied for several years at Instituto Canzion in Washington DC and is currently learning under Danny Marks.
With incredible attention to detail, David has used his techniques to elevate the music and sound he creates. Currently working alongside Salvation City, David has also connected with many bands and local legendary musicians.
Jorge Saenz
Audio Instructor/Sound Engineer
With a deep-seated passion for audio excellence, Jorge has attended The Art Institute for his bachelor's degree in Audio Production but moved to Orlando, Florida, to finish at Full Sail University; graduating with a bachelor of science in Music Production.
Jorge is a guitarist for Salvation City, a contemporary Christian band with a few released albums, singles, and more projects in the future. He also worked alongside bands such as Miel San Marcos and Generacion12. Currently residing in Orlando Florida, he is also a freelance mix/master engineer and monitor engineer for The Plaza Live.
Cristian Sandoval
Piano
Cristian Sandoval is a dedicated and passionate music teacher with over 8 years of experience. With a diverse background in performing with multiple bands and active involvement in church music, Cristian Sandoval brings a wealth of practical knowledge and a vibrant enthusiasm to the classroom. His wide-ranging experience includes everything from directing worship services to rocking out at live gigs. This has allowed him to network and connect with skilled and talented musicians across the nation.
Cristian’s discipline and passion for music has allowed him to hone in his skills in various musical genres and settings. He is committed to fostering a love of music in students of all ages. Christian has recorded several covers and has also worked alongside Salvation City touring and creating new melodies.
Oscar Ramos
Drums
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Gaining access to serve in churches like Casa de Dios, Roca de Salvacion. He has also opened up concerts for Miel San Marcos, Generacion 12, and more. He is currently a part of a growing DMV Christian band, Salvation City as one of their engineers, producers, and lead drummer. Oscar knows that by setting a path for future musicians, they can excel farther and be great in the world of music.