Erick Santos
Laredo,TX
Summary
Versatile and dynamic drummer with extensive experience in live and studio settings, notably with Ricky Ruiz Y Los Escorpiones. Excelled in improvisation and collaborative compositions, enhancing band performance and audience engagement. Demonstrated adaptability, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement, contributing to a rich and varied musical career. Musical forte includes playing in the genres of Texas Latin Folk music to Rock, Metal, and Blues. Duties as a professional drummer included extensive recording and touring duties through out the southern United States and Mexico.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drummer
Teardown Band
06.2005 - Current
- Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance.
- Performed routine maintenance and cleaning of percussion inventory to provide optimal sound quality.
- Designed marketing material and social media posts to promote musical performances.
- Practiced with musicians to maintain structure and harmony of musical pieces.
- Attended rehearsals, soundchecks and call times and evaluated sound quality.
- Efficiently set up drums at performance venues.
- Assisted musicians with percussion needs to align with performance goals.
- Composed musical pieces with percussion instruments for renditions.
- Adapted new concepts and sound arrangements with band members.
- Practiced individually and with ensemble regularly to develop consistent excellence of execution.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
Professional Drummer
Ricky Ruiz Y Los Escorpiones
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance.
- Performed routine maintenance and cleaning of percussion inventory to provide optimal sound quality.
- Attended rehearsals, soundchecks and call times and evaluated sound quality.
- Practiced with musicians to maintain structure and harmony of musical pieces.
- Assisted musicians with percussion needs to align with performance goals.
- Composed musical pieces with percussion instruments for renditions.
- Adapted new concepts and sound arrangements with band members.
- Practiced individually and with ensemble regularly to develop consistent excellence of execution.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
Professional Drummer
Preciso
01.1996 - 12.2000
- Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance.
- Performed routine maintenance and cleaning of percussion inventory to provide optimal sound quality.
- Practiced with musicians to maintain structure and harmony of musical pieces.
- Attended rehearsals, soundchecks and call times and evaluated sound quality.
- Efficiently set up drums at performance venues.
- Assisted musicians with percussion needs to align with performance goals.
- Adapted new concepts and sound arrangements with band members.
- Practiced individually and with ensemble regularly to develop consistent excellence of execution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, US
Laredo, TX12-1999
Skills
- Collaborative team player
- Improvising
- Clear communication
- Musical arrangements
- Drum tuning
- Self motivation
- Music accompanists
- Group collaboration
- Reliability
- Songwriting
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Live music performances
- Team collaboration
- Extensive performance background
- Continuous improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional demeanor
- Band collaboration
- Confidence
- Creative thinking
- Excellent communication
- Stage performance
- Studio recording experience
Certification
Bilingually Certified Grades 4-8 by the Texas Education Agency
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Drummer
Teardown Band
06.2005 - Current
Professional Drummer
Ricky Ruiz Y Los Escorpiones
01.2004 - 01.2011
Professional Drummer
Preciso
01.1996 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, US
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