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RAMIRO A. MALAGÓN MELÉNDEZ (Guitarist, composer and educator)

He was born on October 7, 1965 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He completed his primary studies at the San Ramón Nonato School in Juana Díaz. He took his first guitar lessons with the Juanadine teacher Jorge Roche. In 1987 he moved to San Juan where he studied at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Musical Education with a concentration in classical guitar, under the tutelage of the distinguished professor Leonardo Egúrbida. He was president of the Conservatory's Student Council, a guitar teacher and four at the Loaiza Cordero Institute for children with visual impairments, at the Humacao Children's Rondalla, and in the Conservatory's Extension and Continuing Education Program. He was also a theory and music theory teacher in the Special Strings Program for children at the Conservatory. He also distinguished himself as a teacher of guitar, cuatro, music history, theory and music theory, and director of the plucked string ensemble at the Ernesto Ramos Antonini Free School of Music in Hato Rey. As a musician he has stood out playing and recording with different artists such as Wilkins, Pedro Fernández, Kanny García, Ángel “Cuco” Peña, Kanny García, Jose Negroni, Luis Enrique, Chucho Avellanet, Black Guayaba, Vito C. Among others. Ramiro is also co-author of the book Brief History of the Music of Puerto Rico and his guitar is on the soundtrack of the movie “La Llamarada”, by Enrique Laguerre, winner of an Emmy Award in 2016.

Since 1999 he has lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is a music teacher in Palm Beach County in the city of Boca Raton.

Ramiro Malagon: A Journey Through Strings

With a passion for storytelling through music, Ramiro stands out as a remarkable solo instrumental guitarist, composer, and educator. Ramiro's journey into the world of music began at a young age, where an innate talent for the guitar quickly became evident. Over the years, this talent has been honed into a sophisticated artistry that transcends traditional genres. In addition to composing and performing, Ramiro is dedicated to sharing knowledge and inspiring the next generation of musicians. With a teaching career that spans 27 years, Ramiro has empowered countless students to discover their own musical voices. Through workshops, private lessons, and masterclasses, Ramiro fosters a love for music and a commitment to excellence in every student.

You can listen to his music on all digital channels, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, AmazonMusic.