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Ernesto Martinez


percussion



Born in Badalona, he received his professional training in Barcelona and Paris.

Session musician and performer in advertising spots, musical production, theatre, cinema, video clips and audiovisuals.
Teacher and specialist in the art of teaching and disseminating knowledge of rhythms and percussion.
Teacher of multi-ethnic percussion at the EMMB (Badalona School of Modern Music) since 1986.

Graduate in Modern Music and Jazz from the ESMUC (Catalan School of Music) 2010.
Direct experiences with musicians, instruments and the musical traditions of Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, frequently performing in concerts in Europe with various groups and artists.

Eclectic percussionist and multi-instrumentalist, experienced in musical composition and production for theatre, artistic performance and dance.

Currently developing studies and work as a music therapist expanding the spectrum and power of music directing it towards the well-being of people in need of help in different areas of community social special education and health.