I am a Puerto Rican composer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter who blends Afro-Caribbean rhythms with contemporary musical ideas. Over the years I have served as producer, musical director, and conductor for concerts, theater works, and collaborative projects, creating arrangements for a wide range of ensembles.\n\nI’m committed to education and community, co-founding cultural initiatives, teaching at the University of Puerto Rico, and developing music-learning tools like Música en la Guitarra. My work spans original songs, arrangements, and healing projects designed to inspire creativity and resilience.…

Luis Rodríguez Sánchez

I am a Puerto Rican composer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter who blends Afro-Caribbean rhythms with contemporary musical ideas. Over the years I have served as producer, musical director, and conductor for concerts, theater works, and collaborative projects, creating arrangements for a wide range of ensembles.\n\nI’m committed to education and community, co-founding cultural initiatives, teaching at the University of Puerto Rico, and developing music-learning tools like Música en la Guitarra. My work spans original songs, arrangements, and healing projects designed to inspire creativity and resilience.…

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I am a Puerto Rican composer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter who blends Afro-Caribbean rhythms with contemporary musical ideas. Over the years I have served as producer, musical director, and conductor for concerts, theater works, and collaborative projects, creating arrangements for a wide range of ensembles.\n\nI’m committed to education and community, co-founding cultural initiatives, teaching at the University of Puerto Rico, and developing music-learning tools like Música en la Guitarra. My work spans original songs, arrangements, and healing projects designed to inspire creativity and resilience.

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Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Full-time Dad
February 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Full-time caregiver and educator, unschooling three daughters and one son; managed family logistics and personal development.
Executive Director at ARECMA
February 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Co-founded and led a mutual aid organization; coordinated cultural projects and community organizing.
Co-Founder at Proyecto de Apoyo Mutuo Mariana
February 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Co-founded mutual aid project; community organizing in Mariana, Humacao Puerto Rico.
Professor of Music at University of Puerto Rico
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Theory and sight-reading instruction; designed a new composition curriculum for the department.
Executive Producer at Gema and Pavel's Concerts
March 1, 2008 - July 1, 2008
Executive producer; art designer; event logistics; press interviews coordination.
Founder / Developer at Música en la Guitarra
July 1, 2016 - Present
Development and methodology for guitar learning; launched crowdfunding; product for sale to new users.
Composer / Musical Director / Conductor at Iyawó (Afro-Caribbean group)
August 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008
Co-founded and served as composer, musical director and conductor for multiple releases and performances.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in classical music Composition at University of Massachusetts, Amherst
August 1, 2008 - November 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Humanities, concentration in music at University of Puerto Rico, San Juan
August 1, 1998 - June 1, 2006

Qualifications

Certificate in equalization
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in classical music Composition
August 1, 2008 - November 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Humanities, concentration in music
August 1, 1998 - June 1, 2006

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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Experience Level