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| Location: | SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Feb 26, 2008 (643 days back) |
About Me |
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Robert Boyd, is Santa Barbara’s own premiere Flamenco guitarist/composer. He is one of the rare and few Americans who has dedicated his musical dreams and professional career to the art of Flamenco and is recognized as one of the top composers of Flamenco music in the United States. Born into a family of artists, which includes famed lead singer Brandon Boyd of the multi-platinum band Incubus, Robert began his musical training at age five and has been studying guitar for over 20 years. A rigorous musician and careful researcher, he has studied in Spain with some of the world’s finest virtuosos such as: Gerardo Nuñez, José Luis Rodriguez (former musical director for the Ballet of Cristina Hoyos), Guillermo Rios (former guitarist for the infamous Flamenco company of Jose Greco), and Jesus Montoya. In the United States, Robert has attended and participated in master classes with Pepe Romero, Manuel Barrueco, Paco Jarana (musical director for Eva La Yerbabuena), Gaspar Rodriguez (musical director for the National Ballet of Spain), and Rafael Montilla (guitarist with the company of Paco Peña). Additionally, he has studied extensively with the acclaimed Flamenco/Classical guitarist Adam Del Monte. He has also studied Music Theory and Analysis with Dr. Burns Taft, Composition with Miguel de Aguila and Robert Lawson, Classical guitar with Matthew Grief (Los Angeles Guitar Quartet), Brazilian Jazz with Chris Judge (Gille Apap & the Transylvanian Mountain Boys), Jazz guitar with John Payne, Classical Guitar with Dmitri Diatchenko, James Edwards, and Carlos Gonzales.Professional ExperienceRobert has appeared in numerous concert venues throughout the U.S. as a soloist and accompanist. He is the founder/musical director of “Arte y Pasion Flamenco Music and Dance Company” which consists of a ten piece ensemble. In 2006, he was invited to share the stage and musical direction for the production “Calle Flamenca” with Spanish maestro Jose Luis Rodriguez and Bailes Ferrer in the annual festival “Flamenco in the Sun” in Miami. In October of 2006, he was the musical director/guitarist for Carmen de Torres direct from Sevilla in a concert at UCSB and at the S.B. Festival of Art. Also in 2006, he premiered the productions “Flamenco en Concierto”, and Tarde Flamenca” at both the Unitarian Society in Santa Barbara and the infamous “Fountain Theater” in Hollywood. In 2004, he premiered the two productions “Alma Flamenca” and “Berto y Flamenco Vivo” at the Center Stage Theater and the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara. He has been the guitarist/musical director for Linda Vega’s company “Danzas de España” for over 5 years. In 2003, he was invited as the featured soloist of the 7th annual world concert series in Mendocino, Ca. His performances have received rave reviews.ProjectsIn 2004 Robert started his music brokering business Boyd Music Services which employs over 30 of the finest musicians is Southern California. Boyd Music Services has contracted musicians for large corporations like MGM Las Vegas, World Savings, Deckers, and many celebrities such as Diane Lane, Katie Holmes, Matt Leblanc, Barbara Streisand, Ted Danson, Peter Gallagher, and Trip Taylor to name a few.
In April of 2007, Robert will launch the much awaited international Flamenco Guitar Class.com. Featuring compositions of Jose Luis Rodriguez from Huelva, Spain and artists such as Pepe Justicia, Juan Carlos Romero, Rafael Riqueni, Vicente Amigo, and many more.His second CD is currently being recorded in Hollywood and should be completed by the end of 2007.
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Music:Member Since: 11/7/2005Band Website: bertoflamenco.com Band Members: Get this video and more at MySpace.com Flamenco in the Sun Festival-Miami 2006 Picture from left: Vicente Redondo "El Pecas, Bertochico, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Sudhi Rajagopal Cante Flamenco at its best - "El Pecas" from HuelvaMe and cousin Brandon from Incubus Influences: Jose Luis Rodriguez - Huelva, España BERTO PLAYS POR MINERA AT FOUNTAIN THEATER Add to My Profile | More Videos Get this video and more at MySpace.com Fountain Theater Concert - Por Solea/Escobilla Add to My Profile | More Videos Fountain Theater concert in 06'-Por Tientos/Tangos Add to My Profile | More Videos Fountain Theater 06' por Colombiana Add to My Profile | More Videos Sounds Like: Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Flamenco / Classical / Latin) |
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Flamenco Guitar Class.com soon to launch!!!! |
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| My international Flamenco guitar instruction website is set to be launched in April 07'. Guitarists from all over the world will benefit from learning from the top guitarists in the U.S. and Spain suc... Posted by Berto Chico on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:43:00 PST |
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Boyd Music Services |
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| Boyd Music Services offers soloists and ensembles of all sizes for all ocassions. Visit www.boydmusicservices for more info.Soloists:Solo Classical/Flamenco GuitarSolo Jazz GuitarSolo Brazilian Jazz G... Posted by Berto Chico on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 02:31:00 PST |
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Guitar Instruction |
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| Now offering private guitar instruction in Santa Barbara. My teaching style bridges the gap between traditional "ear to ear, eye to eye" Flamenco instruction and formal musical training based on notat... Posted by Berto Chico on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 02:08:00 PST |
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