Eduardo Martinez

I was born in Lima, Peru, & raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I have lived in the U.S.A. most of my life. I embrace my multi-cultural background, & use it to infuse my music with a wider palette of sounds & instruments. I enjoy creating sounds & music with the human voice, different hand percussion instruments (including African, Asian & Latin American drums), various guitars & string instruments, the Puerto Rican cuatro, crystal & Tibetan bowls, electronics, computers & synthesizers, keyboards, & anything else that makes sound. The exploration of new instruments is so enjoyable!

The Sound Gathering, our Sound & Drum Circle, is a way for me to reach out & contribute in the creation of community. We explore the use of drumming as well as other instruments, breath & movement to manifest improvised soundscapes where everyone participates equally, from novices to experienced players. It is so much fun!

T'ai Chi & Qigong are also important in my life, helping me create balance, energy & harmony as I pursue various creative projects. I teach T'ai Chi & Qigong as an extension of my desire to share their benefits with a wider audience. I use them too as a warm-up & warm-down sequence when playing guitar & music. Consequently, I am working on a course oriented specifically towards musicians & other creative types to enjoy the benefits of these Oriental disciplines. It all complements each other: movement, breath, sound & music...