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Hector Rodriguez was born on July 11, 1965 in Mexico City, Mexico. He began playing guitar at 14, which led to him playing rock covers in high school bands. By 18 he started privately studying with renowned Mexio City musicians  and immersing himself in jazz and other genres.

After several years of studying and playing professionally in his hometown, he ventured to Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, majoring in performance. With financial assistance from the World Scholarship Tour award, there he studied with a host of the faculty, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in performance in 2008.

Another scholarship led him to the New Egland Conservatory of Music in Harford, Connecticut studying with the likes of Jerry Bergonzi, Danilo Perez and Jason Moran among others. He graduated in 2011with a Masters in Jazz Performance.

Since then has performed at festivals in Central America, Mexico and the United States. Guitarist Hector Rodriguez continues to perform and conduct workshops and masterclasses.

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