I am a professional jazz drummer with a strong focus on versatility, coordination, fast chops, and a great sound. I studied drum-set performance at a high level, earning a Berklee degree and a Longy scholarship, and I have built a career as a performing drummer and educator across jazz, world music, and contemporary projects. I’ve earned first place in Drum Channel's Beats & Fills 2023, studied under Dave DiCenso and Ralph Peterson, and performed with the Imagine Orchestra, Kevin Harris, and many other artists. I mentor and teach across languages and cultures, balancing performance with education and production.

Sergio Arocha

I am a professional jazz drummer with a strong focus on versatility, coordination, fast chops, and a great sound. I studied drum-set performance at a high level, earning a Berklee degree and a Longy scholarship, and I have built a career as a performing drummer and educator across jazz, world music, and contemporary projects. I’ve earned first place in Drum Channel's Beats & Fills 2023, studied under Dave DiCenso and Ralph Peterson, and performed with the Imagine Orchestra, Kevin Harris, and many other artists. I mentor and teach across languages and cultures, balancing performance with education and production.

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I am a professional jazz drummer with a strong focus on versatility, coordination, fast chops, and a great sound. I studied drum-set performance at a high level, earning a Berklee degree and a Longy scholarship, and I have built a career as a performing drummer and educator across jazz, world music, and contemporary projects.

I’ve earned first place in Drum Channel’s Beats & Fills 2023, studied under Dave DiCenso and Ralph Peterson, and performed with the Imagine Orchestra, Kevin Harris, and many other artists. I mentor and teach across languages and cultures, balancing performance with education and production.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

A1 Audio Engineer, Music Director & Drummer at Awaken City Church
August 1, 2020 - Present
A1 Sound Engineer mixing live sound for weekly Sunday Service for live audience & online live stream audience. Light Engineer, managing all technical aspects of performances & mixing/monitors for live band & speech.
Drummer at Multiple Bands
January 1, 2004 - Present
Playing Drums for Dr. Bill Banfield's Imagine Orchestra, Todd Brunel Quartet, Peter Cassino Trio, Murray Hill Talent, Boubacar Diabate - SambaLolo, many Jazz artists (Kevin Harris, Charlie Kohlhase, Nando Michelin), amongst others.
Drum-Set Accompanist at Berklee College of Music & Longy School of Music of Bard College
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Drum set accompanist for Vocal Department ensembles, Pop & Jazz ensembles & David Gilmore's advanced odd meter lab.

Education

Drum Set Performance / Bachelor’s Degree at Berklee College of Music and Longy School of Music of Bard College
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Longy Full Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
First Place, Beats & Fills Contest, Drum Channel 2023
January 1, 2023 - April 14, 2026
Protégé of Dave DiCenso & Ralph Peterson (Jazz Drumming)
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services