Arno Ro.

Bachelors of Arts (Music)-University of New Mexico Graduate Studies (Music)-University of North Texas

Master classes/Applied Percussion lessons with artists Christopher Shultis (Educator-Performer-Percussionist alum NMSO), Peter Magadini (Educator-Performer), Ed Soph (Educator-Performer), Henry Okstell (Educator-Performer), Dan Robins (Performer-Educator), Joe Morello (Performer-clinician), Rod Morgenstein (Educator-Performer), Jeff Lunt (Principal Timpanist alum NMSO), Lenny Castro (Latin Percussionist-Educator) et al.

I perform in String Orchestra, trio, and solo single settings. Some Texas artists and groups include the late Pops Carter (Blues Singer), Lee Tamboulian (Pianist-educator), Johann Wagner (Singer Songwriter), Jorge Bello (guitarist-composer), Folly Fandango (Indie Rock), Funksion (Funk Cover Band), Transit Rock (Indie Rock), and Overdrive (Cover & Dance Band). Also performed on a weekly basis as a percussionist accompanist for the TWU and UNT Dance Department. Currently I perform jazz and latin weekends with The Reid Project and Pianist Robin Lanier, Cleveland, Ohio. In addition, I play at other venues and occasions with other Cleveland artists like Guitarist Donnie Baker and the Bluestones.

I have been teaching for over 10 years. I teach beginning and intermediate piano reading (treble or bass clef), solo & ensemble preparation and perfomance techniques (ie. UIL competition 4-8 grade Texas Certified Teacher) on snare drum, drum kit, and vibraphone. I also instruct performance techniques for latin percussion. Theory and Ear Training and basic piano skills are also included in my lessons. I joined the local musician's union Local 4