Gumbi Ortiz

Department Head, Drums & Percussion

One of the most exciting Latin percussionists playing today!. Gumbi has been a member of guitarist’s Al DiMeola band for over 25 years. Gumbi’s classes combine stellar musical performance with street-wise playing and learning philosophy. His classes demonstrate rhythmic exercises that he uses and showcases thoughout his professional playing. Gumbi showcases through example .