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Playing: Cha Cha Beat

Adam Kuns

In this lesson, Adam will discuss and break down the Cha Cha Cha beat!

Beats / Grooves, Latin

Lesson tags: cha cha, fundamentals, salsa

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Adam Kuns

Adam Kuns plays and records professionally with various groups and artist. He has studied with Gregg Bissonette, Chad Wackerman, Dick Weller and many others. He graduated from California State University Northridge as a Jazz Studies major where he had the opportunity to perform with the Jazz “A” Band. Adam leads a full musical life with a busy schedule including live performances, studio sessions, musical direction, composing/arranging, and transcribing.

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