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Introducing Mariachi Pasadena!

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Introducing Mariachi Pasadena!

Mariachi Musicians on stage

Jimmy Cuéllar instructs PCM violin student, Andres Olmos, at PCM’s Mariachi Pasadena! open house.

Beginners welcome. Everyone sings!

PCM is thrilled to announce the launch of Mariachi Pasadena!—a vibrant Mariachi program led by composer, arranger, and three time Grammy Award winning local Mariachi band leader, Jaime “Jimmy” Cuéllar.

Jimmy Cuéllar began performing in Mariachi alongside his father and uncles at the age of 12, and worked his way up to becoming a member of the world-renowned Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. He began teaching Mariachi in 1994, when his father started Mariachi Garibaldi.

Jimmy will be the Mariachi Pasadena! program and ensemble leader as well as the violin, trumpet, vihuela, guitarron, and arpa instructor. He will be joined by voice and guitar instructor Gustavo Hernandez, and violin and vihuela instructor Ramon Figueroa.

When asked about his hopes for Mariachi Pasadena!, Jimmy replied that he’s excited to share his culture and to “build a program for all ages that can showcase the magic that is Mariachi.”

Mariachi Musicians on stage

Program Details:

Youth Ensemble (middle school/high school) | Thursdays | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Adult Ensemble (18+) | Thursday | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Tuition is $15 per class ($150 per 10-week quarter).

Call 626.683.3355 or click the links above for more information.

Mariachi instructor and young musician playing violin

Program Calendar:

Orientation: Thursday, August 29, 6:00 pm

Fall Quarter: Thursdays, September 5 – November 7

Winter Quarter: Thursdays, January 9 – March 12

Spring Quarter: Thursdays, March 19 – May 21

Students must have their own instrument. Students are expected to enroll for the full quarter.

Violins and guitars are available on loan to members of the youth ensemble.

Mariachi Musicians on stage

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