User:Robert Resto, Jr.

Robert Resto, Jr (September 1, 1964) born Roberto Resto, Jr., the son of native Puerto Ricans, Roberto, Sr. and Irma Resto in the city of Bridgeport, CT. Robert is best known for his ability to play several instruments, musical perfomances with legendary artists such as Trini Lopez, Al Wilson, Jody Reynolds, Abe Laboriel, Sr., Justo Almario and others. Robert is also an instructor in his music acadmey (Musical Experience Learning Center) and also director of (Experiencia Musical) music conferences, both founded by he and his wife, Carmen.

In 1997 Robert married Carmen Garcia of Tijuana, Mexico and started to invest his time giving private music instruction. By 1998 in had established a music learning center called the 440 Music Studio, then later changed to Resto's Music Center. During this time he still found time to do perfomrances with other musicians such as Grammy Winner and keyboardist Alberto Salas, salsa singer Alvaro Moreno and others. By 2002 he had combined his music school with a retail store and later changed its name to Musical Experience Learning Center.

In 2004, Robert and his wife Carmen created Experiencia Musical. It's purpose was to encourage and bring an awareness of music education within the Spanish speaking churches. Since then, Robert has held several big music symposiums in Southern California featuring musicians like Abraham Laboriel & Justo Almario (Koinonia), Pedro Eustache (woodwind player for Yanni), Richie Gajate-Garcia (percussionist for Diana Ross), Alejandro Alonso, Alvaro Moreno, Alberto Salas (co-producer for Carlos Santana), Luis Conte (percussionist for Phil Collins), James East (bassist for Elton John), Javy Bojorquez (bassist for Joan Sebastian), Lawrence Tamez, Ruben Diaz, Adlan Cruz, Alvaro Lopez (Rez-Q-Band), Daniel Salcedo, Eddie Resto (bassist for Eddie Palmeri), Ingrid Rosario, Eddie Espinoza (author of Change My Heart O God), Isaac "Chucky" Escamilla (arranger for Marcos Witt), Gadiel Espinoza, Edwin Sepulveda, Aaron Howard and many more.

Robert has also had music camps for kids with guest clinicians such as, Blake Aaron (guitarist on Fox's MADD TV) Robert Freaney, Ana Guigui (pianist for Christopher Cross), Dave Blackburn, Michael Paolo, John Clauder, Eric Turner (guitarist/founder metal rock band Warrant) and others.

Robert is currently working on his first music book to assist local church musicians become more creative in style and guide them to undertaning basic rudiments while playing. Release is set to be in Spring of 2009 and will include live performances to promote the book with CD combination with his band featuring Aaron Howard (keyboard/bass/drums), Daniel Salcedo (guitar/bass), Ruben Diaz(percussion/drums), Lawrence Tamez (woodwinds) and Robert on Trumpet and keyboard.

Robert & Carmen have 2 children, Jayson 10 and Kayslee 7. Both children are already performers and have been in the spotlight with world class talent.