I have a New Orleans evacuee staying with me since yesterday who
happens to be a professional percussionist named John Spuzzillo. His
specialty is Afro-Cuban music (if you're new to drumming this includes
rumba columbia, guanguanco, yambu, and bembe) and he also plays with
Casa Samba in New Orleans so he can help you with your caixa chops too.
If you want private conga, caixa, djembe lessons while he's here,
please give John a call on his cell at
(504) 756-4372. I have all the
drums here for you to use (E Riverside/Faro area) or you can bring
your own.
He's a fantastic teacher.
Cheers,
Sally