December 6, 2019 - Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan performing at the 2019 Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Student Participant Concert at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio, TX.

For more information on the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, please visit: https://mariachimusic.com/

Some of the group members of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan are now offering online private lessons. On a phone call with trumpet player Agustin Sandoval, he disclosed the following:

“I’m offering 1 hour lessons to trumpet players of any level. We can cover anything from fundamentals to specific repertoire. It is up to the student and where they need help in. The class will take place through Facebook or instagram video call” (Translated from Spanish to English by Leon Camacho). Each member of the group offers different services. Jonathan Palomar is giving 45 minute lessons on guitar or voice. His guitar lessons are for any level player but strictly on mariachi guitar, whereas his voice lessons are more general and not only on mariachi.

With the exception of Jonathan Palomar, who spent part of his life living in the United States, private lessons offered by the other members of Mariachi Vargas are in spanish, so keep that in mind before contacting them.

The following Mariachi Vargas members are offering their services throughout the quarantine:

Enrique de Santiago Guitarrón

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Whatsapp: 55 35009990

Enrique de Santiago descends from Mexico’s most respected family of guitarrón virtuosos. His father Berna is the most recorded guitarrón player in history and his late uncle Nati is considered the all-time greatest practitioner of the instrument. Enrique has been a key contributor to the evolution of mariachi music and the role of the guitarrón during his 30-year trajectory with Mariachi Vargas.

Óscar Ortega – Violin

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Facebook: Oscar Ortega

Óscar Ortega joined Mariachi Vargas as a vocalist and violinist three years ago. Since then, he recorded on Vargas’ latest album Concierto Sinfónico de Aniversario and performed with the group on Luis Miguel’s México Por Siempre tour. Prior to this, he recorded a solo CD with Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán and participated in the group’s El Mejor Mariachi de Jalisco album.

Ángel López – Violin

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FB: Angel Lopez Jimenez

IG: AngelLopezJimenez1

Ángel joined Mariachi Vargas as a vocalist and violinist in the summer of 2018. Prior to that, he toured with Juan Gabriel’s Mariachi de Mi Tierra for five years. Juan Gabriel often presented Ángel as a featured soloist in his shows up until the passing of the legendary artist in 2016. Ángel also honed his skills with Mexico City-based groups like Mariachi Gallos de México de Felipe Martínez (son of the late José “Pepe” Martínez, Sr.) and Mariachi Sonidos de América.

Jonathan Palomar – Guitar / Voice

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FB: Jonathan Palomar

IG: Jpalomar0822

Jonathan Palomar’s greatness can be attributed in part to the fact that he descends from a legendary musical family. His father Rafael Palomar was a vocalist and guitarist with Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán for 23 years (1980–2003). Jonathan joined Mariachi Vargas in 2017 as a guitarist and vocalist.

Víctor Alvarez – Harp

FB: Victor Alvarez

IG: Victoralvarez_arpianista

Víctor has an impressive résumé that includes a bachelor’s degree in music education from the prestigious Universidad Veracruzana and a master’s degree in music technology from the Universidad Filadelfia de México. He has received numerous awards in several countries for his diverse talents and accomplishments as a highly skilled musician and performer.

Agustín Sandoval – Trumpet

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FB: Agustin Sandoval Quintero

Instagram: Agustin_sq

Agustín is the newest trompetista to join Mariachi Vargas. He earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the Universidad de Guadalajara and has performed as a soloist with a wide variety of ensembles. His diverse musical background includes symphonic music, big band and modern jazz. Prior to joining Vargas, Agustín was a member of Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán and Mariachi Real de Oro in Guadalajara.