CR MUSIC SCHOOL - Key Persons

Carlos "Carlitos" Aguero is a versatile percussionist who has studied and performed with greats such as Poncho Sanchez, Bobby Rodriguez, Richie Gajate Garcia, Abraham Laboriel Sr, Justo Almario, Little Willie G of Thee Midnighters, Mc. Blvd, Steve Loza, Danilo Lozano, T-Bone, and others. Beginning as a drummer/percussionist, Carlos has been involved in various aspects of the music industry including live performances, recording, producing, mixing, mastering, and arranging. Obtaining a Masters of Education, he has taken what he has learned and applied it to give his students the best experience in both his private and classroom settings. As a drummer/percussionist, Carlos is currently freelancing and recording audio and video out of his personal studio, Stolen Keys Media. Through Stolen Keys Media, he has worked with various artists and styles delivering powerful grooves in both percussion and drumset. Reach out to Carlos as he is always excited to meet and work with new artists.

Julia Whelpton, also known as "That Blonde Bassist", has been teaching and playing music professionally for over 10 years. Julia's formal education began when she was 7 years old with the Carlsbad Strings Education Association. Julia continued to play violin throughout high school and onwards in college, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Studies with an emphasis in violin at Humboldt State University. During her years in college, she became proficient in piano as well as guitar and many other string instruments. Besides classical training, she has performed in many musical theatre performances and music shows around the country. Violin, piano, guitar, ukulele, singing, acting and writing are her many talents. Now, after years of her own music education, Julia works to inspire other young, hardworking individuals to pursue their dreams, true!