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Exploring Music Through Language

Ages 3–5
10–11am, Saturdays

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In this caregiver-and-child course, our littlest learners explore music through song and dance in a foreign language environment.   Young learners and their grown ups play games, learn songs and dances in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, while gaining an introduction to music theory and being exposed to  two of NYC’s largest foreign language communities.

About Kevin Zuñiga

Kevin Zuñiga is an extraordinary and versatile Peruvian Jazz and Latin Jazz arranger, composer, educator, and vocalist with a deep-rooted passion for music. His journey began at the age of 4, inspired by his father to perform Mexican Folk Music in school showcases. From there, he immersed himself in a wide array of musical genres, performing with batucadas, choirs, marching bands, salsa orchestras, and jazz ensembles, mastering instruments like the guitar, piano, and percussion.

In 2013, Zuñiga moved to New York City to further his education, earning a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Jazz Studies from the City College of New York and an Associate’s degree in Music from LaGuardia Community College. His passion for jazz was ignited by jazz guitarist Tom Dempsey, and he honed his vocal improvisation skills under the mentorship of renowned artists like Marianne Solivan, Carolyn Leonhart, Amy London, and others.

A dedicated educator, Kevin is the founder of two music schools: Bilingual Music Academy in the U.S., where he teaches bilingual children to sing and appreciate Latin Folk Music, and EMAC in Peru, where he focuses on advanced jazz singing techniques. His ability to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps through music has made him a sought-after mentor in both countries.

As a performer, Zuñiga has graced stages in New York City's top venues, including Terraza 7 and The National Jazz Museum in Harlem. His latest project, "Kevin Zuñiga & his trio," showcases his unique fusion of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Peruvian influences in his arrangements and compositions, cementing his place as a distinctive voice in the Latin Jazz scene.

With a career dedicated to both the art and education of music, Kevin Zuñiga continues to inspire through his innovative performances and his commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians.

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