Jazz and modern drum lessons. Develop your sound, timing, and musical language with a professional drummer. - Benetússer

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Jazz and modern drum lessons. Develop your sound, timing, and musical language with a professional drummer.

From 59 C$ /h

Hugo, a professional drummer and composer, holds a higher degree in Modern Music and Jazz Performance from the Conservatori Superior del Liceu. My training has been complemented by working and learning alongside numerous leading figures in jazz and drumming, and I have professional experience in concerts, recordings, and projects with musicians from the national and international scene.

I offer drum lessons tailored to each student, from beginner to advanced levels. We'll work on what you really need: technique, sound, timing, coordination, reading music, improvisation, repertoire, or jazz.

I can also help you expand your musical training through modern harmony and composition, with the goal of better understanding music and applying it to your instrument. This will help you speak the same language as the other musicians you share the stage with.

My goal is to help you play better, understand the instrument, and develop your own sound and language.

The classes are designed around practice and music, aiming to ensure that what we work on has a real-world application when playing.

If you are interested in learning drums or continuing to develop as a musician, write to me and tell me what you would like to work on.

Extra information

I work with a small group of students to provide personalized support and ensure continuity in their learning. I'm looking for students who are committed to their learning and intend to work regularly.

Classes are organized through a monthly time slot reservation and payment is made in advance at the beginning of each month.

I have a venue in Benetússer with a drum kit and piano, which is great because we can play together. I can also travel to you for an additional fee if you have your own venue.

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Around Valencia, Spain

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C. Ausiàs March, Benetúser, España

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About Me

Hugo Barrio is a professional drummer and composer, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Modern Music and Jazz Performance from the Conservatori Superior del Liceu.

My musical education has been further enriched through working and learning alongside numerous leading figures in jazz and drumming. I have professional experience performing live, recording, and collaborating on projects with musicians from both the national and international music scenes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Music and Jazz Performance from the Conservatori Superior del Liceu.

Professional Degree in Classical Percussion Performance from the Conservatori de Catarroja.

Experience / Qualifications

Academic Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Artistic Education in Music, specialising in Jazz and Modern Music Performance (Drums), at the Conservatori Superior del Liceu (2022–2025).
Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Artistic Education in Music, specialising in Jazz Performance (Drums), at the Conservatorio Superior de Música Joaquín Rodrigo de Valencia (2021–2022).
Private drum lessons with Vicente Espí, Pepi Taveira and Marc Miralta.
Seminars and masterclasses with drummers including Victor Lewis, Francisco Mela, Eric Ineke, Joe Farnsworth, Stephen Keogh, Roberto Gato, Jorge Rossy, Borja Barrueta, Felip Santandreu, Jeff Ballard, Bob Moses, Billy Hart, Ari Hoenig and Jonathan Blake, as well as Jeff “Tain” Watts.
Musical training and mentorship with Francisco A. Blanco “Latino”, Perico Sambeat, Jesús Santandreu, Vicente Macián, Bill McHenry, Toni Vaquer, Enrique Oliver, Jaume Llombart, Chris Cheek, Javier Vercher and Albert Sanz. Masterclasses with David Kikoski, Peter Bernstein, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Avishai Cohen, Mark Turner, Shai Maestro and Larry Grenadier.
Intensive Harmony and Theory programme at Sedajazz (2019–2021).
Attended all seminars organised by Sedajazz from 2014 to 2022, including both summer and spring programmes, as well as the 2014 Turís seminar (at least two seminars per year).
Attended the Alhaurín de la Torre seminar in 2020 and 2022.
Percussion course at “Percufest” in 2014.
Intermediate Degree in Classical Percussion at the Conservatorio Profesional de Música José Manuel Izquierdo de Catarroja (2014–2020).
Artistic-Musical Baccalaureate, EBAU university entrance examination and secondary education at IES María Carbonell (2014–2020).
Percussion teacher at the “Unió Musical de Catarroja” (2020–2022).
Began studying music at the “Unió Musical de Catarroja” at the age of seven, specialising in classical percussion (2009).
Projects, Awards and Recordings
2017 — Solo timpani player with the Symphonic Band of the “Unió Musical de Catarroja” at the Cullera National Band Competition, receiving First Prize and an Honourable Mention.
2017 — First Prize at the 3rd Catarroja Chamber Music Competition with the percussion ensemble.
2018 — “Time Lapse”, a drum/percussion duo with Bernat Cucarella.
2018 — Drummer on tracks 2 and 3 of the album “Growing Up” by the “Sedajazz Kids Band”.
2018 — Member and regular drummer of the “Sedajazz Kids Band”, “Sedajazz Young Cats” and “Jove Big Band de Sedajazz”, performing regularly with all three ensembles.
2018–2019 — Two consecutive Second Prizes at the Valencia International Young Jazz Competition, with “Paris-Valencia Young Conection” and “Prims Quintet”.
2020 — Drummer on the album “Mutant” by Jove Big Band de Sedajazz.
2020 — Awarded a Berklee scholarship through Sedajazz to attend the “Spain summer performance program”. Subsequently recommended for an interview and auditions, through which he received a scholarship to attend the “Undergraduate Performance Program” at “Berklee College of Music” in Boston.
2021 — Drummer on the album “Eclèctic” by Jove Big Band de Sedajazz.
2021 — Drummer with “Organ Grinder Power Trio”, featuring David Cid (organ) and Roque Garcia (tenor saxophone).
2021 — Performance at Jimmy Glass as part of “The Young Talents Session”.
2021 — Album recording: “Screaming Pillows and The Liao Brass”.
2021 — Album recording: “Screaming Pillows Volumen I”.
2022 — Performance at Jimmy Glass: “Perico Sambeat's The Kids are Allright!”
2022 — Free jazz performance at Jimmy Glass: “Ethan Klotz /Juanito Saus/ Javier Maldonado - San Joan Night”, followed by a recording of the project at Jazztone Studios.
2022 — Recipient of the “Premi Carles Santos” for Best Jazz Album of 2022 for “Screaming Pillows and The Liao Brass”.
2022 — EP recording: “Miau” by Miau.
2022 — Selected by Bill McHenry as drummer for the “Liceo Jazz Group 2023-2024”.
2023 — Drummer with “Xavier Maldonado & Roque García Quintet”.
2023 — Performances in Barcelona with his own projects and as a sideman, alongside musicians including Camil Arcarazo, Sebastian Nooren, Georgii Mykhaylenko, Xurxo Estevez, Joan Codina, Felix Rossy and Victor Carrascosa, at jazz venues including Robadors 23, Jamboree Jazz, Jazzman Barcelona, Casa Figari and Jazzsi Club.
2026 — Album recording: “Stardust Krakn’ at Dr. R3C”.
2026 — Album recording: “Felix Rossy & Hugo Barrio feat. Bill McHenry, Albert Bover, Masa Kamaguchi”.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes