Alex Acuña
Born in Pativilca, Peru, 100 miles north of Lima, Alex Acuña was born into a musical family. As a teenager, he moved to Lima and became one of Peru's most accomplished session drummers, performing on many recording projects for artists, as well as film and television productions. Alex moved to Las Vegas in 1974, where he played with such greats as Elvis Presley and Diana Ross. Between 1975 and 1977, he made part of jazz history when he became both drummer and percussionist for one of the most innovative and pioneering jazz groups of our time, Weather Report. 



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Entertainment

“Efrainization” Interview
Alex Acuña, Efrain Toro, Terry Bozzio
Weather Report Stories
Alex Acuña, Terry Bozzio
The Art Of Drumming with Terry Bozzio & Alex Acuña
Alex Acuña, Terry Bozzio
Terry Bozzio Bonus Drum Jam with Alex Acuña
Alex Acuña, Terry Bozzio
Terry Bozzio and Alex Acuña Jam
Alex Acuña, Terry Bozzio
Enildo Rasua with Terry Bozzio and Alex Acuna!
Alex Acuña, Terry Bozzio
Alex Acuna and Dave Elitch
Alex Acuña, Dave Elitch
Fender Foundation Charity Event
Alex Acuña, Cobus Potgieter, Terry Bozzio
Henry Cole and Band
Alex Acuña
Roundtable with Giovanni Hidalgo, Alex Acuña, and Terry Bozzio
Alex Acuña

Secrets From The Pros

155 – Latin Clave in 7
Alex Acuña, Enildo Rasua
146 – Tocando Conga y Batería Pt 2 (Spanish)
Alex Acuña
146 – The Evolution of Rhythm Pt 2
Alex Acuña
145 – La Evolución del Ritmo Pt 1 (Spanish)
Alex Acuña
145 – The Evolution of Rhythm Pt 1
Alex Acuña
25 – Applying 5-Stroke Roll to Congas
Alex Acuña

Live Lesson Rebroadcasts

Rhythm Expansion with Alex Acuña
Alex Acuña
Applying Latin Rhythms to the Drum Set
Alex Acuña
Lessons for Purchase

Artist Courses

Advanced

  • Advanced 9 Lessons 1 hr 30 min

  • $1750

Authentic Latin Rhythms On The Drumset

Winner of Modern Drummer's Reader Poll for five consecutive years as "Best Latin/Brazilian Percussionist" Alex is both a master and historian of Latin rhythms.

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  • $1750

    9 Lessons 1 hr 30 min

Advanced

  • Advanced 15 Lessons 2 hr 21 min

  • $1750

Rudiments on Congas

This course will break down and demonstrate some basic common conga patterns to you as well as show you how to use your drum set rudiments on the Congas.  Alex will show you the eight basic tones you should strive to master on the congas, and also demonstrate 15 rudiments and how they can be applied to Congas.

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  • $1750

    15 Lessons 2 hr 21 min

DC DVD

Acuña-Hoff-Mathisen Trio in Concert
Alex Acuña