He studied drumming with maestro Alberto Alcalá, piano at Instituto Musical Santa Cecilia, and percussion with
professor José María Martín Porrás at Real Conservatorio Superior de Música in Madrid during his residence in
Spain, took a personal master class with Jim Chapin.

Influences: Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Gene Krupa, Joe Morello, Alberto Alcalá, Max Roach, Harold Jones, Billy Cobham, Harvey Mason, Tony Williams, Lenny White, Alex Acuna, Giovanni Hidalgo, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Walfredo de los Reyes Sr.