Bio

Born and raised in Guatemala City, Eduardo’s love and passion for drums started at the early age of 9 years old. He was quickly playing and learning drum techniques with professional and private drum instructors over summer camps in Guatemala city, whilst learning to apply self-taught techniques by listening and playing along to his favorite records. His musical tastes vary from a wide era of music coming from the 50’s to modern day.

 

In 2004, at the age of 14, Eduardo started playing professionally at local venues with his first projects around the underground circuit in his home town, along with any other opportunity to perform until he graduated high school.

 

In 2006, Eduardo’s presence in the Guatemala City music industry expanded, he joined and formed various bands and gained an ample amount of experience playing live shows and recording experience for years to come.

 

In 2007, he decided to attend College to form part of the ESA school of Art, with ambitions to pursue a Sound Engineering Degree with Musical Performance application. While attending school, he was still very active in the industry. Eduardo was playing with rock bands in the scene, reaching heavy touring experience, served as a drum tech, had TV/Press appearances, and broadened brand interests.

 

In 2013, Eduardo and his family bravely migrated to the United States (Arizona to be exact.) Him leaving his home country to pursue his dreams, and work hard to gain the experience in different music genres empowered him to reach higher. He began working with assorted bands and playing diverse genres of music, which fostered Eduardo’s networking and exposure to the industry. During this time, he was playing with multiple projects and opening shows/sharing bills with artists such as: Dan Reed experience, REO Speedwagon, Andy Mooney, Dan Weiss, deerlady, The black moods, Cold kingdom, Banana Gun, Ghetto Cowgirl, Jenny Jarnagin, Sara Robinson, Flaw, Head PE, Whitney Payton, Rock Bottom Bros, The pistoleros, Christopher Shayne, Wyves and many more...

Eduardo has worked as a session drummer, writer, recording artist, and live drummer for acts and producers such as:

 

◦ Curtis Grippe

◦ Mali Obomsawin

◦ Magdalena Abrego 

◦ Jay Donaghy

◦ Grant Walker

◦ Kevin Redlich / Sweetgrass

◦ Matt Aldawood

◦ Paul Gurvitz and the New Army

◦ Otto D’agnolo

◦ Chase Miller

◦ SLOR

◦ Yörda

◦ Gage Wright

◦ Subtracked

◦ The Metropolis Man

◦ Meny Fischer

◦ Oceans in Parallel

◦ and many more...

 

Eduardo takes pride and had the opportunity to play at venues in Arizona, New Mexico, California, Las Vegas, United Kingdom, Mexico and Central America. He has played in venues such as: Celebrity Theater, The Study, Marquee Theater, Levitt amp series music fest, Starbright theater, The Pressroom, Tempe Center of the Arts, Apache Lake Music Festival, UK FenderFest, The Rhythm Room, Rockbar, Prescott Independence Music Fest, Last Exit Live, The Rebel Lounge, El Pato (MX), Tempe Market Place, Phoenix Rock n roll Marathon and many others. 

 

He has had the pleasure of recording in studios such as STEM Recording, SER Studios, Secret Hand Studios, Scottsdale Music Company, Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences (CRAS), The recording artist (TV Show on Amazon Music, RokuTV) and many more…

 

Eduardo is actively writing material for “Oceans in Parallel” which plans to release a full written LP by fall 2025, This band puts Eduardo in an ultimate sound playground, allowing him to be the multi-instrumental artist that he is and also inspires him to write and work on new Material for his power hard rock trio band, “Yörda” this project is also currently brewing material/ideas in Eduardo’s home studio. Eduardo’s goal is to showcase a different lateral space for songwriting and audio production, with the foundation being a successful hunt for the right material, and the right production. The band is currently writing material with no plans of releasing new music anytime soon. 

 

In 2018, Eduardo began to teach drum lessons to students of all skill levels, beginner to advanced. This is when Eduardo’s love for the art of teaching others began to grow, and he realized how much he loves to share his passion as well, to students of all ages.

 

He started drum lessons in the Phoenix area in a private setting and also offers remote zoom lessons. He assists his students that want to learn how to play/approach the instrument and learn different music styles and techniques. 

 

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