Comments / Question:
MPC is the best place to buy Mariachi Music Transcriptions!, Any new additions?

Answer:  We're glad you like it, and we're always changing the site to try to improve on what we have.  We've actually just changed everything AGAIN the site looks sleeker and have added PAYPAL a new service for our credit_card buying customers.

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David Rubio
Los Angeles, CA

Comments:
Tienen alguna seccion de preguntas en su website? Hay mucha gente que tiene preguntas de mariachi en todos los aspectos y esto ayudaria mucho a todos los que estamos haciendo investigaciones al respecto. Gracias

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Manuel Torrez
Orlando, FL

Comments:
Do you have a FAQ Section? I'm sure it will be very helpful. Thanks.

Answer:  We're are working on it, and it should be up soon.

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Isela Perez
Santa Ana, CA

Comments:
Muchas Congratulaciones por su site. Tienen alguna Newsletter? con las recientes transcripciones?

Answer:  No.  Uno tiene que estar pendiente de pasar por la lista de transcripciones y ver cuales se han agregado.

 

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Mariachi Student
Chicago, IL

Comments:
Gracias por su interesante Informacion

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Steve
Los Angeles, CA

Comments:
Great Work on the Mariachi Women History. Any updates in new groups?

 

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Beatriz Martinez
Dallas, TX

Comments:
WOW! Nice work! How can you transcribe mariachi?, It must be a difficult task.

 

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Mike
Los Angeles, CA

Comments:
Have you guys changed your internet address? On a search a did your site came up on: http://www.sobrino.net/mpc Is it the same?

Answer:  
Dear Mike, You can access Mariachi Publishing through both URLs. The Site is hosted by sobrino.net but also has it's own URL Address for Internet searching purposes. Thank you for asking.

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Andrea Gimenez
Orlando, Fl

Comments:
Any Spanish website coming?

Answer:  
Dear Andrea, www.NuestraMeta.com will be released next month. This Website is designed for the Spanish speaking people in the United States. Email dan@nuestrameta.com for details or if you have any feedback to provide us. Thanks.

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Eloisa Cabañas
Chicago, IL

Comments:
Is there a link to view all the the comments on your guest book? without making any of my own?

Just curious. Thanks

Answer:  
Dear Eloisa, You can find the link you're looking for at the bottom of the guest book page. Thanks. (Do not forget to refresh your browser to view your comments after you enter them).

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Louise Correia
Oakland, Ca.

Comments:
My Middle school would like to start a mariachi group. What are the best beginning songs to start with, Where can I buy them, and can anyone in our area help me. I have 3 string Orch. Band, 4 piano classes and choir and have lots of students that are interested in a group. Our Village Center will help us also. Where do I start?

Answer:  
Dear Louise:  There are many steps to starting a mariachi program, one of which includes obtaining the proper instrumentation.  I have a list of curriculum consultants and experts in this under http://www.sobrino.net/mer.  Send me an email and I will help with your other questions.  You'll find it listed all over the MPC site.

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Marcelino Rangel
Seguin, Texas

Comments:
hello my name is Marcelino Rangel, i just wanted to say that this site is the best!!!!! i had a comment i ordered an arrangement of music from your company and i still havent recieved it. thanks !!!!!!!!!!

awesome site!!!!!!!

Answer:  
Dear Marcelino:  Thanks for your comment and there is an email with more details regarding your order.

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Gustavo Plumlee
Akron, Ohio

Comments:
I just have one question. Do you offer transcriptions of songs for just the guitar and voice?

Answer:  
Dear Gustavo:  I don't sell transcriptions for guitar and voice only because there are many cancioneros available for sale with that same information.  MPC is specialized for full mariachi instrumentation/notation. 

I plan on expanding MPC's catalog, however, to possibly include those cancioneros for sale via internet.  Keep checking in towards the end of the year!

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Joaquin Tellez
Tucson, AZ

Comments:
This is a Fantastic Website! It has answered many of my questions about Mariachi, and has gave me a little Biography on the professional mariachis that are around today.

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Daniel Campos
Florissant, MO

Comments:
Saludos Cordiales; Amigos, les escribo desde Saint Louis Missouri. Encontre tu website por casualidad cuando navegaba en Mexico.com. Primeramente te pido que perdon mis errores en el espanol, pues llebo muchos anos fuera de mi pais Puerto Rico. Ya creo que me quedo por aca, pues mis hijos y nietos estan todos por aca. Tengo 11 nietos pero aunque tengo 65 anos, tengo el corazon joven. Me case de nuevo hace 2 anos pues mi primera esposa murio en el ano 88. Les digo todo esto porque tenemos mucho en comun... esto es, la musica. Yo canto de oido pues nunca aprendi musica. Por muchos anos mi pasion por cantar estubo dormida. Hace cinco anos comence de nuevo cuando Dios me dio varias canciones en suenos. Durante un viaje a la ciudad de Mexico, compre un "LP" de pistas musicales que incluyen mariachis. Como no sabia ni las melodias ni las letras de dos de las pistas comence a trabajar con estas. Les puse letra de alabanza a Dios y las he cantando en muchos sitios de Estados Unidos, Puerto Rico y Mexico. En todos los sitios que canto me piden Gravaciones. Yo quisiera incluir una de las dos canciones en un projecto gravado (CDs y Tapes) pero no se como conseguir el permiso oficial para usar las pistas. Este projecto no tiene fines de lucro pues es para usarse en viajes misioneros y en las carceles donde hay hispanos internados. Mi esposa y yo somos directores del Ministerio CASA en donde Catolicos y Evangelicos no hemos unido para ministras a traves de la musica. El "LP" de las pistas fue producido por TRACKS MUSICALES de Mexico, en el ano 84. Esta en el Vol 3, lado B, track 5 y se llama, ME ESTA DOLIENDO TU AUSENCIA de Fernando Z. Maldonado. Quisiera conseguir permiso para usar esta pista en el projecto. Si tienen los recursos para conseguirme esta informacion te lo agradeceria mucho. Gracias y Perdonen la lata....Que Dios Te Bendiga.
Daniel Campos Director CASA Ministries 240 Calbreath CT Florissant, Mo 63031 USA

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Mario Escalante
Los Angeles, CA

Comments:
Great Website.

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Maria Chavez
Oxnard, CA - 08/13/2002

I am very interesed in getting more information on voice, and also interested in forming an all-female mariachi in my city of Oxnard. I am involved in a non-profit organization called "Inlakech" and would very much like information on how to start an all-female program and who to contact regarding teaching. Thank you.

Answer:
I think the first thing to do in these situations is to recruit women or young girls from already established music programs. Look for the violinists and trumpet players with experience. A cellist or viola player in an orchestra program can more easily adapt to the guitarrón, and will learn quicker if she already has had music training. Those are the difficult instrument players to find. Start training a guitarist/vihuelist as soon as you can. Repertory should begin at a basic level to maintain proper technique and control. Musically, don't take anything but baby steps towards your goal because in the end, the product will suffer without proper foundations.

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Eric Robles
Georgetown, Texas - 08/12/2002

Hey this site is sooo cool. I have a question....what are the words to the sweet fifteen song always sung and the traditional birthday song lyrics as well thanks for your help.

Answer:  
Go to our www.sobrino.net/lyrics/ and search by title.

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PAULINE
LOS ANGELES, CA - 09/09/2002

Comments:
I JUST WANTED TO FIND OUT INFORMATION ON HOW TO ENROLL MY 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER IN A MARIACHI CLASS. IF SOMEONE CAN CONTACT ME WITH ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED AT FLAX1282@HOTMAIL.COM THANK YOU

Answer:  
We are currently creating a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link to our home page.  Watch for your answer there!

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Olivia Razo-Dominguez
San Bernardino, CA - 09/14/2002

Comments:
I saw the Mariachi Mujer 2000 at the Hollywood Bowl for the first time and I will always go back, I have always loved to sing, I have taken singing lessons but only for awhile, I learn mainly from listening to other people, then I catch on, my father sings very well also, I love to sing in Spanish but I do not know where to go from here. I am currently a nurse, but I also love to sing and I do not want to get to old, can you please give me some advice? I live in San Bernardino, Ca Thank You. ph# 909 884-5173.

Answer:  
Well, if you've never had voice lessons or vocal technique, you should definitely start there.  When you find out how "not to get old," pass the info!!   =)

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Elle
San Diego, CA - 09/16/2002

Comments:
A wonderful site - professional, educational, enlightening! I am looking for a recording of a song called "Prieta Linda". Any suggestions of particular artists that sing this song and where I might purchase a CD? I'm not sure if it is a specifically "mariachi" song. It is my parents "love song" and I want a recording to play at a family wedding. With appreciation, Elle

Answer:  
You should try doing a search on the net first on several MP3 database websites.  Try Audiogalaxy Satellite (or www.download.com) where I have found many recorded mariachi group and ranchera singer audios available.    If you search by artist, try Antonio Aguilar or Vicente Fernández.

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Andrea Rojas Solares
Los Angeles, CA - 09/20/2002

Comments:
I think it's wonderful that you have transcriptions. Maybe I can buy some and make me a good mariachi <group> to play with. I would like to play at the Hollywood Bowl one time before I retire. Here are some more songs to transcribe: Arandas, El piene de oro, La borrachita. La barca de oro, Las bodas de Luis Alonso, Rosas de mayo, Café colón, Tú y la mentira; ideas only that I am thinking. Thank you very much for this nice web.

Answer:
Thank you for your suggestions.  I was already working on some new polkas and sones jalisciences like the ones you suggested.  They should be ready before the end of the year.

Good luck on your endeavors.

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Scott
magnolia, MN - 09/22/2002

Question:
What are those large guitar-like instruments often used in Mariachi?

Answer:
I am assuming that you mean the traditional bass instrument for the standard mariachi ensemble.  It is the only portable acoustic bass in the world, and is indigenous to Mexico.  It is called the guitarrón.  

If you mean an actual larger guitar, you may be referring to the guitarra de golpe, another traditional mariachi ensemble instrument, but not always in the current standard instrumentation; more so, it is seen these days in the show groups.

We are currently working on a page that demonstrates all the standard mariachi instrumentation.  Watch for that link!

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Samuel Leony
El Paso, TX - 09/23/2002

Comments:
Laura: Primeramente felicidades por todos los sitios e informacion que tienes dentro de tus paginas de internet. Bueno yo me eh dedicado a grabar y a escribir mis canciones hoy como cantante de la musica ranchera y quisiera solicitar tu consejo hacerca de mi musica. De que manera me puedo poner en contacto con tigo. Gracias Saludos !! Samuel Leony

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Kathy
St. John, IN - 09/25/2002

Comments:
Searching for appropriate music for bride's entrance for wedding, as well as musical selection for attendants walk in to. Any help would be appreciated.

Answer: 
Visit: www.mariachi4u.com

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LUC IO PEREZ
TENERIFE, ESPAÑA - 09/25/2002

Comments:
SOY VIHUELERO Y TAMBIEN SOLISTA DE MARIACHIS.ESTOY INTERESADO EN TODO LO REFERENTE A LOS ACORDES Y METODOS DE VIHUELA. MIS COMIENZOS PARA TOCAR LA VIHUELA FUERON DE LA MANO DE MANUEL AVALOS (QUE EN PAZ DESCANSE),UN MEJICANO AFINCADO EN CANARIAS. MI CORREO Es
(ROPEFLUARROBATELELINE.ES)

Answer: 
En el mariachi NO hay solistas! Los solistas vienen de OTRA tradición que se llama "cantante de la musica ranchera", y en inglés es "ranchera singer." Este concepto necesita reiteración. 

En cuanto a los acordes de vihuela, puedes obtenerlos aquí:
Vihuela Chords Chart

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Raquelita
Kenai, Alaska - 10/08/2002

Comments:
Yo soy de los Estados Unidos, y necesito informacion en la musica Mariachi. Por favor, si tienen Uds. informacion, e-mail me: rtherambler@yahoo.com Gracias. ^_^ ~Raquelita (Little Rachael)

Answer: 
Que información específicamente estas buscando?, La musica de mariachi en CD?...., Grupos en Vivo?....Partituras? (música escrita)?.....Historia?....como verás el término es muy amplio, de todas maneras aquí tienes este enlace para comenzar:

A Brief History on the Mariachi Tradition

Gracias por tu interés!

Dan

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C Abbick
Overland park, Kansas - 11/01/2002

Comments:
I would like to build a guitarron from a kit but I do not know if there are or how to contact kit manufacturers. can you help?

Answer: 
Click here: Reyes Brand Guitarrones, they may have some info for you.

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Jon
Los Angeles, CA - 11/05/2002

Comments:
Where does mariachi come from? When did it start? Does it have any African origin, if so what? How?

Answer: 
Click here: A Brief History on the Mariachi Tradition

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JULIO BACA
CHIHUAHUA, CHIH - 11/05/2002

Question:
En la cancion del balaju que significa ariles y mas ariles

Answer: 
Sabes que significa Balajú? :)

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Marisela
El Paso, TX - 11/15/2002

Question:
Do you have to be a certain age to be in mariachi?

Answer: 
Well, one of the things you have to remember is that at 3 years you are more limited in your abilities than when you are 10, for example.  It doesn't mean you can't learn about mariachi at any age, but unless you are a "Mozart" (like a musical genius) you should take baby steps, learn the foundations of your instrument properly, and perform when you are able to handle the physical demands of the performance aspect. 

In Mexico, one of the most important relationships involving the transmission of the mariachi musical tradition and style is that it is taught from father to child, from generation to generation.  There are many "Family" mariachis (in the mariachi tradition it is called a "dinastía"), where it is very common to see mariachi musicians ranging from 5 through 80! , grandfather and granddaughter... you get the point.  Traditionally, the music was taught by ear (called "rote" or "aural learning"), but a majority of mariachis now also learn to read music. As for all the traditional songs (the repertory) being written out: it was not part of the tradition originally, but more and more people are transcribing the music for teaching purposes, for documentation purposes, or for whatever reason.

Obviously, there is a difference if the kids are growing up in Mexico or in the U.S.  (In the U.S., you HAVE to attend school until you're 18, so you cannot work full-time.)  Many of the student groups in the U.S. work minimal hours weekly and help support their program with that money, which also includes paying for their trajes (which can be quite costly).
More on mariachi tradition

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Erika
El Paso, TX - 11/15/2002

Question:
Do mariachis write their own music?

Answer:  
Mariachi music for most of its 200 or so years has primarily been an aural tradition, passing songs down from generation to generation, father to son, ear to ear. In the 1980's there was a sudden renaissance of traditional Mexican music, not in its native México, but around the world. As interest grew in learning mariachi repertory from non-mariachi trained musicians, a need grew to provide written notational documentation of the many songs that have come to identify the mariachi tradition.

There are many well- trained transcribers who can easily listen to a recording and attempt to annotate the melodies and harmonies that make up the mariachi "sound". The "best" transcriber for the job is one who has also been a professional mariachi and who is familiar with the stylistic intricacies that truly make this Mexican traditional and popular music unique. Also, there are many who are not so fortunate as to have mariachi ensembles readily available to teach them in the traditional manner, by rote, imitating what the teacher plays to the student. For those who wish to grasp an understanding of the mariachi style and who don't have a mariachi musician to teach them, Mariachi Publishing Company's transcriptions are of the best transcriptions available.

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mtinkbell@msn.com
Fresno ca 93722 - 11/19/2002

Question:

I would like to find mariachi sheet music for the songs "Sombras nada más," "Golondrina Presumida" and "Corazoncito Tirano."

Answer: Check our transcription list regularly as those titles could be added on next year some time.  We add new songs every day.  Click here:  http://music.mariachipublishing.com

You can also register with us to receive updates of the list:  

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Melissa
Columbia, MO - 12/03/2002

Question:

I was wondering if there were any books that you know of about mariachi. I am writing a paper, and need for references. Thanks!

Answer:  Check out our reference guide at this link:  http://www.sobrino.net/mer/references.html

Some of these questions are already answered in this guest book.  We invite all of you to review our responses before you post new questions.  Grácias!

 

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Ramiro SCHOOBAAR
Curacao
Netherland Antilles - 12/07/02

Question:

Por favor, yo quisiera ponerme en contacto con una persona que puede informarme sobre las decoraciones de un traje de mariachi (botonaduras). Gracias de antemano.

Answer: For online service, try our friends at: http://mariachiconnection.com/

También se le llaman "gala."  =)

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Miranda Romero
Jemez Pueblo, NM - 12/09/02

Question:

When did the mariachi start and where did it start, and how?

Answer: A Brief History on the Mariachi Tradition
AGAIN, we ASK that you please read through the answers already posted, as we would prefer not to repeat our responses so much.  This question and link was provided in posting from just one month ago!  

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Antonio Briseño
Texas - 12/09/02

Question

I would really like to know where I can buy videos of professional mariachi performing or videos of mariachi instructors showing the stylistic way of playing certain types of music.
For example, many times one gets the transcription and plays that transcription as written and many times that is not the correct style. A son has a characteristic way of playing for the violins, trumpet, etc... like the eighth notes in 3/4 to 6/8 time usually are suppose to be treated as dotted eighths followed by sixteenth.
I want to be able to show my group different genres and the characteristics of these genres.

Answer: It's in the works!  We invite all our MPC clients to stay in  contact on http://www.sobrino.net/mer/videos.html for the DEBUT  of our NEWEST mariachi education resources: VHS and DVD!

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Monica Ortíz
Houston, TX - 12/09/02

Question:

My father and I are trying to get Mariachi music for my school's orchestra, except we will replace the vocal part with the electric violin I will be playing.  Are there parts only for the voice so that I can play the singer's notes? And if yes, where could I find them?

Answer: Click here for a small FLASH movie with information on MPC's mariachi transcriptions.

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Name:

Nancy C.

Last_Name:

Montoya

City:

Albuquerque

State:

NM

Email:

nmontoya@unm.edu

Date:

01/07/2003

Comments_or_Question

I have just now begun taking violin lessons and am interested in finding sheet music for elementary Mexican folk pieces and very basic (if there's such a thing) Mariachi music. Can you recommend music books, dealers, etc.?

     ANSWER:  Mariachi Publishing Company sells exactly this; you could look as well at the book by Mel Bay Publishers (www.melbay.com MB99753, Laura Sobrino).  Actually, we are in the process of finalizing a new book for classic acoustic guitar, to be released approximately March 2003.

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Name:

Wendy

Last_Name:

Schmidt

City:

Lebanon

State:

Missouri

Email:

mudpuppy@socket.net

Date:

01/16/2003

Comments_or_Question

I need to find a guitar book with melody, chords, and words for the most common Mariachi songs. Thank you.

     ANSWER:  Go to any Latin record shop in a Latino neighborhood and there are many cancioneros available with just words and chords.  Some have words, chords and a simple melody.  The problem with these books is that they are set in one key only and if you don't sing the song in that key, well you might be "struggling" thru it.  The books are organized sometimes by composer (i.e. Jose Alfredo Jimenez songs), by artist's hits (i.e. Juan Gabriel, or the "hits of a specific decade), by song form (i.e. all boleros, all rancheras etc).

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Name:

margarita farias

Last_Name:

Farias

City:

Fresno

State:

Ca

Email:

Mustang5829@attbi.com

Date:

01/21/2003

Comments_or_Question

Hi. It's great that you have this website. I was born in Guadalajara, raised in California. I sang and performed as a young adult in a choir and outside the choir with some musical accompaniment. When I am not in a choir rehearsing, I sing ranchera songs, A cappella style. I like to sing Ranchera Songs, because I believe that's just who I am, it's in my heart, but I have no musical instrumental experience. I never sang with a Mariachi I am now 51 and I know it's never too late to learn. I wouldn't know how to begin singing with a Mariachi Group. I would like to rehearsal some day with a Mariachi .

     ANSWER:  The tradition is very strong in support of aficionados much like yourself.  Go to any place where a mariachi is performing and ask them to accompany you.  They will make adjustments automatically to keys and any mistakes you may make during your performance.  Also, there are many, many mariachi workshops available throughout the West and Southwest U.S. and Mexico where you can go and learn more about mariachi performance, and right from the professionals!

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Name:

none

Last_Name:

none

City:

none

State:

TX

Email:

azbe@yifan.net

Date:

01/28/2003

Comments_or_Question

nice website

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Name:

Manny

Last_Name:

Sosa

City:

Chicago

State:

Illinois

Email:

Date:

01/29/2003

Comments_or_Question

I'm very grateful for your website. As a student of mariachi music, I've been trying to find the lyrics to a song entitled, "La Munequita". I heard it in Texas last year. I thought I would be able to find it, but have had no luck. Even my teacher cannot find it. Can you help me?

     ANSWER:  Had no luck finding it thru our song books.  Try providing some lyrics as its possible that is not the actual title.

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Name:

Michael

Last_Name:

Candelori

City:

Philadelphia

State:

PA

Email:

mikecandelori@comcast.net

Date:

01/31/2003

Comments_or_Question

I am doing a report on mariachi and cumbia music for my...french class. Is it true that any rumors of a french origin to this music are invalid due to the fact that the music existed before french occupation?

     ANSWER:  ABSOLUTELY NOT!!  I don't know how many times it takes to get rid of a bad MYTH, but scholars have tried now for a few decades to kill that one.  There is a complete historical synopsis of mariachi etymology, instrumentation etc linked on our site at Mariachi Education Resources.  Please use it!

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Name:

david

Last_Name:

bonham

City:

prescott

State:

az

Email:

juniperwell@earthlink.net

Date:

02/04/2003

Comments_or_Question

Hello, I got back last week from Paracho, Michoacan. I bought a vihuela there and am now having trouble tuning it. I don't read music but I have learned that the first string is tuned to A. This doesn't do me much good. Any help would be appreciated. David

     ANSWER: Go to Mariachi Education Resources located on our site and there are all sorts of related charts available for free.

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Name:

Bobo

Last_Name:

Cantu

City:

Erickson

State:

Texas

Email:

Date:

02/05/2003

Comments_or_Question

CAn u tell me the songs in the Veracruz Popurri's by Pepe Martinez

     ANSWER:  Umm.... there are three popurris now by the Maestro.  Which one are you talking about?? =)

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Name:

Joe

Last_Name:

Almazan

City:

Laredo

State:

Texas

Email:

jalmazan@stx.rr.com

Date:

02/06/2003

Comments_or_Question

Do mariachi school programs have any copyrights to arrange or transcribe material from Mariachi CD'S. I need to know the legal standing in this. Our band membership is trying to establish a REGION Mariachi Group made up of students from local high schools and need to know if what we are doing is legal. Any help would be appreciated.

     ANSWER:  There is an association of mariachi instructors in Texas and they have their answers to your questions.  Contact someone in the association as I understand they have it worked out specifically for their state.  I know Noe Sanchez has some knowledge.  Try finding him thru The Mariachi Connection (www.mariachiconnection.com) in San Antonio.

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Name:

Adrian

Last_Name:

Padilla

City:

Mission

State:

Texas

Email:

Aztx1@aol.com

Date:

02/07/2003

Comments_or_Question

I would like to thank Laura for adapting the arrangements for my beginner program. They are Awesome.

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Name:

fernando

Last_Name:

hirales

City:

mexicali

State:

B.C. mexico

Email:

cheverenando@hotmail.com

Date:

02/11/2003

Comments_or_Question

pregunta: donde existen escuelas de mariachi y como me contacto con ellas.

Answer:  Donde vives??  No hay en todas partes!

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Name:

Christina

Last_Name:

Hernandez

City:

Beeville

State:

Texas

Email:

Christina@Thrompas

Date:

02/14/2003

Comments_or_Question

How much do yall charge to take Mariachi Lessons? I have been playing Mariachi Music for Three years at my High School, but I would like to join a Program where they will teach me how to tune by ear and also play by ear. I think its neat how people can do that. I hope you can answer my questions fairly. Thankyou, Thrompas

Answer:  I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with the Texas area.  I would try to look for a group that is near your area and ask them if they know of any programs and their costs.

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Name:

Christina

Last_Name:

Hernandez

City:

Beeville

State:

Texas

Email:

Christina@Thrompas

Date:

02/14/2003

Comments_or_Question

How much do yall charge to take Mariachi Lessons? I have been playing Mariachi Music for Three years at my High School, but I would like to join a Program where they will teach me how to tune by ear and also play by ear. I think its neat how people can do that. I hope you can answer my questions fairly. The instruments that I play are the Guitar, Vihuela, and I want to learn how to play the violin better because I been practicing on my own with music. Thankyou for taking the time and reading what i have to ask and say Thankyou very much, Thrompas

Answer:  See above answer.

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Name:

Iván

Last_Name:

Moreno

City:

Tenerife

State:

España

Email:

electricivi74@hotmail.com

Date:

02/14/2003

Comments_or_Question

Quisiera contactar con algún particular o empresa que pudiera enviarnos greca para confeccionar trajes charros.Una vez contactemos, hablaremos de modelos y precios.Gracias de antemano.Saludos

Answer: www.alsondelmariachi.com

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Name:

rene

Last_Name:

castillo

City:

hermosillo

State:

sonora

Email:

rene_170279@hotmail.com

Date:

03/11/2003

Comments_or_Question

en la cuidad de tucson arizona hay un mariachi que se llama "mariachi corazon de oro" me gustaria saber si este mariachi tiene sitio web para poder contactarlos gracias!

Answer:  Trate www.mariachi4u.com o haga una "busqueda" en el internet con el nombre y/o ciudad del grupo.

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Name:

Nicole

Last_Name:

Langford

City:

Lansing

State:

MI

Email:

nrlangford_99@yahoo.com

Date:

03/24/2003

Comments_or_Question

I am looking to create a list of the most popular mariachi songs ever! I would love any suggestions anyone may have about what should be included. Hope to hear from you soon. CHAO

Answer:  Good idea, but already been done.  There is a project called "Mariachi for the Gringo" and it contains a compilation of the "Top 100" requests.

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Name:

Fernando

Last_Name:

De Santiago R.

City:

Puerto Vallarta

State:

Jalisco

Email:

ferdesan@hotmail.com

Date:

03/30/2003

Comments_or_Question

Muchas felisidades por su pagina y que viva la musica Mexicana MARIACHI JOYA DE MEXICO DE PUERTO vALLARTA

Answer:  Hola a Vallarta!!!  Y a mi compadre Felipe!  A ti, igual, Fernando!  Ojala y nos vemos en Septiembre 2004 en Guadalajara...

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Name:

Erica

Last_Name:

Salinas

City:

tucson

State:

Arizona

Email:

kika_salinas1@hotmail.com

Date:

04/04/2003

Comments_or_Question

i want to be a singer a mariachi singer i play the violin. i love marichi i allways wish to join in a group. i want to know where did mariachi came from because i'm diong a school report about what is my passion and my passio is mariachi so i want to know where it came from and how was the first people to sing it.

Answer:  Look in "Mariachi Education Resources" on the Mariachi Publishing Company's home page.  Its all there...

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Name:

Sharon

Last_Name:

Kwedar

City:

Springfield

State:

IL

Email:

skmom4@aol.com

Date:

04/29/2003

Comments_or_Question

I want to hire a Mariachi band in June for an event in Springfield, Illinois but I can't find a band. Do you have a list of Mariachi bands in the surrounding areas? Thanks! skmom4@aol.com

Answer:  www.mariachi4u.com

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Name:

BRENDA

Last_Name:

BARTLETT

City:

INDIO

State:

CA

Email:

bartlett760@yahoo.com

Date:

05/06/2003

Comments_or_Question

I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE KNEW ANY PLACES WHERE GUITAR LESSONS ARE TAUGHT AT A RESONABLE PRICE FOR CHILDREN IN THE RIVERSIDE/DESERT AREA?

Answer:  Guitar classes, even for mariachi style, can be taken as a 'folk guitar' class in many community college and/or community programs through different cities.  Once the student knows the basic left hand chords and the some basic right hand rhythms, I would suggest going to Pancho Villa's Restaurant in Fontana (or call them) and ask them about children's mariachi programs.  I wouldn't take anyone to learn "mariachi" until they knew at least one year (better is 2!) of basic training on their instrument.

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Name:

Cynthia

Last_Name:

Galindo

City:

Montebello

State:

CA

Email:

CYNTHIA769@JUNO.COM

Date:

05/17/2003

Comments_or_Question

would like information for classes in my are los angeles county thank you

Answer:  Its on the website for voice.  Try Plaza de La Raza in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Music and Art School and the Mariachi Heritage Society in El Monte.

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Name:

Jocelyn

Last_Name:

Cumberland

City:

sydney

State:

Australia

Email:

appleshopping@hotmail.com

Date:

06/22/2003

Comments_or_Question

Hello, I have two questions. Are your work shops open to international students. And do you know of any similar voice classes in Australia, or classes in spanish +english? Thankyou, Jocelyn

Answer:  Email me directly in order to answer your questions.  laura@sobrino.net

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Name:

francisco

Last_Name:

Luna

City:

Van Nuys

State:

California

Email:

franciscoluna34@hotmail.com

Date:

06/26/2003

Comments_or_Question

Do you have transcriptions (Sheet Music) for Mexican "Bandas"?

Answer:  No.

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Name:

martin octavio

Last_Name:

mendez bautista

City:

chilon

State:

chiapas mexico

Email:

chanbalum64@hotmail.com

Date:

07/09/2003

Comments_or_Question

soy aficionado a la musica de mariachi y mis amigos y yo tenemos un grupo de musica de mariachi pero por la falta de recursos no podemos estudiar mucsica en otra cd. y ami me gustaria que me facilitaran acordes completos de vihuela ya que en ntro. pueblo no podemos y en la capital no hemos encontrado les agradeseria muchosu respuesta

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Name:

martin octavio

Last_Name:

mendez bautista

City:

chilon

State:

chiapas mexico

Email:

chanbalum64@hotmail.com

Date:

07/09/2003

Comments_or_Question

soy aficionado a la mucica de mariachi y mis amigos y yo tenemos un grupo de mucica de mariachi pero por la falta de recursos no podemos estudiar mucica en otra cd. y ami me gustaria que me facilitaran acordes completos de vihuela ya que en ntro. pueblo no podemos y en la capital no hemos encontrado les agradeseria muchosu respuesta

Answer: Strum Charts  Ojala y te ayude....

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Name:

ramon

Last_Name:

espinoza

City:

cerano

State:

guanajuato mexico

Email:

ramonpit@hotmail.com

Date:

08/11/2003

Comments_or_Question

quisiera saber donde encuentro una escuela o particular que enseñe arpa en la republica mexicana.Se los agradeseria mucho

Answer:  En Mexico tienen todos los mejores musicos de mariachi y todos los instrumentos disponibles.  Le sugiero que vaya con un musico donde estan tocando con arpa (casualmente, hay muchos estilos de arpa folklorica en Mexico, y supongo que preguntas sobre el arpa Jaliscience).  Arreglate con uno de esos musicos!!

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Name:

Evellinne

Last_Name:

Alantar

City:

San Diego

State:

California

Email:

gracezanaoria@yahoo.com

Date:

08/14/2003

Comments_or_Question

hola, estoy buscando un mariachi. pero no encuentro y el unico que encontre me cobra $600.00 Dolares la hora. Quero saver si puedo encontrar uno mas barato y en donde. si me pueden alludar se los agradeseria mucho. es para una fiesta familiar. gracias su amiga Evellinne

Answer:  Asi es.  Hay mas grupos en www.mariachi4u.com

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Name:

juan jaime

Last_Name:

garces aguirre

City:

SABINAS

State:

coahuila,mexico

Email:

jaime_guitarra@hotmail.com

Date:

09/02/2003

Comments_or_Question

yo quisiera en contrar libros ,metodos o videos de manicos para vihuela ritmos modernos de mariachi. podrian ustedes orientarme? tambien quisiera saber como puedo comprar sus productos sin tener tarjeta de credito.

Answer:  Gratis! Strum Charts

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Name:

Carlos

Last_Name:

Velazquez

City:

Houston

State:

Texas

Email:

carlosvelazquez@ev1.net

Date:

09/08/2003

Comments_or_Question

I need to find a traje maker in Texas, preferably in Houston (not likely) or The Rio Grande Valley area. I know Mariachi connection sells El Charro trajes, but I'm looking for a custom made traje. Can you help?

Answer:   The Mariachi Connection does custom made as well.

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Name:

Lizzette

Last_Name:

Rivera

City:

Bell

State:

CA

Email:

LizzetteRivera@hotmail.com

Date:

09/09/2003

Comments_or_Question

I was wondering where I can rent a mariachi outfit

Answer:   Try renting one from a mariachi.....

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Name:

jose

Last_Name:

rodriguez

City:

lille

State:

francia

Email:

rodriguez.jose1@voila.fr

Date:

09/10/2003

Comments_or_Question

Donde podria encontrar discos o musica en general por Internet, sobre ANTONIO AGUILAR ?

Answer:   www.amazon.com o www.elmariachi.com  o busque por el internet al "Fiesta del Mariachi."

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Name:

claudia

Last_Name:

aguilar alandete

City:

bogota

State:

colombia

Email:

clauditagl83@hotmail.com

Date:

10/14/2003

Comments_or_Question

hello, I need a jose alfredo jimenez`piano partiture, of his single deja que slaga la luna.....what can I do ?????...where Can I find it??? Can you send to my e-mail....that single?????

Answer:   Don't know.  I have it written for full mariachi instrumentation and if you'd like, you could purchase it and arrange it yourself for piano.

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Name:

margarito

Last_Name:

zavala

City:

Grand Rapids

State:

Michigan

Email:

zavaguila@hotmail.com

Date:

10/27/2003

Comments_or_Question

Soy mexicano, asi es q escribire en espanol...A quien corresponda, es un gusto d mi parte...me gustaria saber si ustedes cuentan con musica clasica d marichi, si es asi, porfavor informenme como la puedo obtener...hasta pronto...

Answer:   Puedes preguntar algo mas especifico? Que quiere decir si 'contamos' con la musica clasica de mariachi?  De que manera?

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Name:

Angel

Last_Name:

Gonzalez

City:

Dallas

State:

Texas

Email:

angelgonzalez86@hotmail.com

Date:

11/02/2003

Comments_or_Question

if possible, can i get the information about the mariachi festivals in Tucson, Arizona, and San Jose, California. Its just that my high school group ( Mariachi Azul y Blanco) from Adamson High School always go to the festival in San Antonio, TX. And we would like to attend to another mariachi festival in 2004. Thankyou, Angel Gonzalez (Guitarron Player for Mariachi Azul Y Blanco de Adamson High School)

Answer:   I would go to "Puro Mariachi."  The webjefa posts all that information.

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Name:

Maria

Last_Name:

Cabal

City:

Orlando

State:

Florida

Email:

music_maya@hotmail.com

Date:

11/06/2003

Comments_or_Question

Si yo canto, como puedo hacer para obtener audiciones?? o como puedo empezar, he buscado por muchas partes y no encuentro como, gracias!

Answer:   Como todos, haciendole la lucha, haciendo contactos, haciendo publicidad en eventos para radio, exponerse al publico en todo lo que pueda.  Audiciones, de que?

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Name:

DAN

Last_Name:

BERRIONES

City:

RIVERSIDE

State:

CALIFORNIA

Email:

BIGBASSDAN25@YAHOO.COM

Date:

11/06/2003

Comments_or_Question

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A MEXICAN GUITARRON? IN THE U.S. HOW ABOUT PURCHASING ONE FROM MEXICO WHERE WOULD I CALL????CAN YOU HELP ME AMIGOS. THANK YOU, DAN

Answer:  The Mariachi Connection. Do a search on the internet for their URL.

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Name:

Venie

Last_Name:

Santiallano

City:

El Paso

State:

TX

Email:

ness7676@yahoo.com

Date:

11/11/2003

Comments_or_Question

Hello I just have a question as far as is there a catalog or website to look on how to order trajes for a group and if so how would we get that sent to an address? Thank you.

Answer:  No.  Usually when one is looking to order suits, you go to the sastre and he will show you what he has made.  If you're interested in making up a suit of your own, you could combine from his samples, or ask him to make samples up based on what you tell him your ideas are.  Ask www.alsondelmariachi.com for more direct responses.

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Name:

maria

Last_Name:

cortez

City:

whitte

State:

california

Email:

none

Date:

12/01/2003

Comments_or_Question

does she teach voces to? how much does she charge of one hour?

Answer:   She?  You mean me, Laura Sobrino?  No.  That is why there is a phone number to two different voice teachers for mariachi ranchera style on the website.  You would have to discuss prices with them personally.

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Name:

daisy

Last_Name:

arias

City:

whitte

State:

california

Email:

none

Date:

12/01/2003

Comments_or_Question

I am 14 years old and I am in a mariachi and would like to start singing in the mariachi but I dont feel confiada and my mom wants me too sing so bad.And she is looking for someone too teach me sing and I try to help her too can you help me to sing and to get better in the violin?how much would I have to pay for your help?

Answer:  I'm sorry but my own classes are full.

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Name:

Roger

Last_Name:

Paez

City:

Pico Rivera

State:

ca

Email:

wakboardaz@aol.com

Date:

01/11/2004

Comments_or_Question

My neice wants guitar lessons. She is 12 and is currently in band playing flute. She's been in the band for 3 years. She's taken voice and dance lessons sence the age of 4. She's won many singing compatitions and now seeks to learn the guitar to eventully compose her own music. Can you help? My cell number is 323-350-3611 Roger Paez It would be nice to see an address..don't see one on this page

Answer:   The address is located on "Contact us."  Read through some of the earlier responses and you will find out how to get her into classes and where.

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Name:

Venie

Last_Name:

Santillano

City:

El Paso

State:

TX

Email:

www.ness7676@yahoo.com

Date:

01/20/2004

Comments_or_Question

I need to find out information on the Albuquerque Mariachi Spectacular. The website that had the information is no longer in operation. I was hoping you had dates, contacts and deadlines for the Specatucalar. We are hoping to take our group. Thank you very much.

Answer:   No, I don't have any advertising or links for Mariachi Festivals because "Puro Mariachi" and "Fiesta del Mariachi" do a fine job of it already.  Look them up on an internet search and I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for.

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Name:

Hector

Last_Name:

Panalez

City:

La Porte

State:

Texas

Email:

Hector.Panalez@shell.com

Date:

01/30/2004

Comments_or_Question

14 years ago some mariachis at "Mi Tierra" restaurant in San Antonio played a song for my infant daughter that included in the lyrics something like "Por gusto de mi padre me llamo munequita". I believe the name of the song is "Munequita". No one I've talked to seems to know it. Would you happen to have the lyrics and music to this song? My daughter's quinceanera is coming up and I would like to have the mariachis play it for her.

Answer:   I think we answered this on another club.

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Name:

ANTONIO

Last_Name:

GOVEA

City:

HOUSTON

State:

TX

Email:

goveaantonio@aol.com

Date:

02/05/2004

Comments_or_Question

Hola mi pregunta es si tienen alguna escuela de mariachi en houston Tx. por favor envienme infomacion al respecto, yo estoy interesado en aprender a tocar violin , se algo tocar el violin pero liricamente pero me gustaria tocar con mariachis por eso busco una escuela. Muchas gracias por su atencion y espero su respuesta.

Answer:   Aprende a tocar el violin primero, con toda su tecnica basica y escalas y afinacion, como se enseña en metodo clasico o Suzuki.  Despues de unos 2 años, empieza a aprender repertorio basico de mariachi, sones, jarabes, polkas, rancheras y boleros, etc.  Poco a poco concentrate en el ESTILO con sus maestros.

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Name:

cory

Last_Name:

~

City:

NYC

State:

NY

Email:

mariachiblanco@yahoo.com

Date:

03/07/2004

Comments_or_Question

Hello. I am researching a new piece that I am writing that will either become a novel or a screenplay. I just wanted some reactions to the story from people with knowledge of the Mariachi culture as I begin the creation of the story. It is about a white guy from Nebraska who becomes friends with the owner of a local Mexican restaurant. Through this friendship the guys love of Mexican culture and music grows profoundly. He is a musician himself and begins to learn Mariachi with the help of his new friend. He then decides to go on a journey to the birthplace of Mariachi music in Mexico to study with a master and become a true Mariachi. That is the basic story I have created. I am very interested in creating a piece that is true to Mexican culture and that honors it and the traditions of Mariachi. Basically I am asking for any thoughts or reactions to the basic story idea from people on the inside of a culture that I am just beginning to learn about. Does it seem ridiculous? What would Mexicans think of a white Mariachi? How open is the Mexican culture ot outsiders? and so on... ANY thoughts would be greatly appreciated! thanks. mariachiblanco@yahoo.com

Answer:    Already answered this in another club.

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Name:

Christian José

Last_Name:

Mariño Rivera

City:

Ambato

State:

Ecuador

Email:

cjmr60@hotmail.com

Date:

03/13/2004

Comments_or_Question

Hola soy vihuelista de un mariachi de mi ciudad y debido a que aqui no se puede encontrar la suficiente información sobre los métodos, acordes y todo lo referente a aprender a tocar vihuela, me gustaría que me ayuden con toda la información que puedan encontrar sobre este instrumento. Gracias

Answer:   Esto ya se contestó en una pregunta anterior, mostrando la liga donde tenemos mucha informacion sobre la vihuela.  Metodos precisos solamente con un maestro quien sepa tocar bien y enseñar bien, de los cuales tambien podrias aprender y tomar adventaja de las conferencias de mariachi, o en EEUU (muchas!!) o en el de Guadalajara, Jalisco cada septiembre.

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Name:

manuel

Last_Name:

marquez

City:

fremont

State:

nebraska

Email:

zacatecas27@msn.com

Date:

03/21/2004

Comments_or_Question

bueno antes que todo quisiera .que me pudieran imformacion aserca de las clases y donde son .por que mi hija le gusta la musica mexicana y quisiera saber como le ago para que ella pudiera estudiar musica .si son tan amables en darme esa imformacion se los agradeceria con todo el gusto y gracias y espero su respuesta ...

Answer:   Como contesto este tipo de pregunta muchissismo, le voy a sugerir que busque entre las fechas a una pregunta semejante y quisas eso le ayudará.  Veo que viven en Nebraska, y no tengo nada de contactos ahi.  Sin embargo, si violin o guitarra o trompeta quiere tocar, que la busquen un maestro de esos instrumentos, donde le van a enseñar la tecnica basica y sus tonos, que estudie unos años y ya despues la llevan a las conferencias nacionales a aprender repertorio.

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Name:

jose

Last_Name:

bedolla

City:

pampa

State:

tx

Email:

Date:

03/22/2004

Comments_or_Question

you guys are you so cool because you are doing something that our people like to listen to thanks for entertaining people that still love the mariachi thanks guys Peace out holmes

Answer:   Thanks!

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Name:

Angel

Last_Name:

Torres

City:

San Antonio

State:

TX

Email:

atorres@gbronline.com

Date:

04/03/2004

Comments_or_Question

I'm searching for lyrics on an old song called Munequita Linda. I think it was recorded by Augustine Lara. Would you be able to assist me. Thanks

Answer:  Try cancionesyletras on the yahoo clubs, or post on elmariachi.com

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Name:

joshua

Last_Name:

spitz

City:

new york

State:

ny

Email:

jdspitz@prodigy.net

Date:

04/14/2004

Comments_or_Question

we want to hire a mariachi band for a wedding in july near fresno, california. any idea how we can find a band? thank you! joshua

Answer:   www.mariachi4u.com

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Name:

Jose

Last_Name:

Torres

City:

Compton

State:

CA

Email:

lavozi@aol.com

Date:

05/04/2004

Comments_or_Question

Soy el presidente de una organizacion no lucrativa de la ciudad de Compton. Compton Community Natives, CCN. Estamos planeando darle la oportunidad a jovenes que deceen participar o tomar clases de Mariachi. Espero que me contesten para discutir si es posible que les puedan dar clases y cuanto cuesta. Jose Torres. (310)638-4852

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Name:

Chavo

Last_Name:

Del Ocho

City:

Tu Chi

State:

Gada Madre

Email:

Date:

06/02/2004

Comments_or_Question

Are any of these questions ever answered??? Looks to me like nobody even moderates this website. Piece of crap if you ask me.

Answer:   Sorry to disappoint you.  Did you have a question or did you just want to be rude?

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Name:

Christina

Last_Name:

Ramos

City:

Sacramento

State:

California

Email:

snowwhitemexi88@aol.com

Date:

06/05/2004

Comments_or_Question

Hello, I was wondering if there was places online where you can order and view charro outfits. If so could you please let me now the website? What place that makes charro outfits does the best job? Well thanks for your time.

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Name:

Jesus

Last_Name:

Gutierrez

City:

Oxnard

State:

Cali

Email:

oxnardvihuela@aol.com

Date:

06/07/2004

Comments_or_Question

I was wondering if you have any chord charts for the Guitarra de Golpe? I figure out the chords but it takes a long time and then I end up forgeting how to do them.

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Name:

Anna

Last_Name:

Holton

City:

Houston

State:

TX

Email:

aholton@mdanderson.org

Date:

06/16/2004

Comments_or_Question

Any ideas where I can buy or rent a Mariachi outfit close to the one Steve Martin wore in Three Amigos? I live in the Houston, TX area.

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Name:

lupe

Last_Name:

garcia

City:

Edinburg

State:

Texas

Email:

www.blues12brother@aol.com

Date:

06/20/2004

Comments_or_Question

I play trumpet and i cant seem to get that mariachi tone that i want can anyone help? I also what to know if anyone knows an excersie or something that will alow me to play for a longer period of time

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Name:

Francisco

Last_Name:

Jose

City:

Granada

State:

España

Email:

Date:

06/20/2004

Comments_or_Question

Hola, me gustaria saber de alguna pagina donde vengan los acordes y alún petodo para guitarrón. Muchas gracias.

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Name:

Bill

Last_Name:

Moynier

City:

BAKERSFIELD

State:

California

Email:

kissmyjazz@sti.net

Date:

06/25/2004

Comments_or_Question

Greetings, Nice site. I have been wanting to start a mariachi group within my school district for a few years, and this year when I moved to McKee Middle School in Bakersfield I got my wish. I have written the arrangements for the group and am wondering if you might be interested in publishing them for me. Please reply. Muchas gracias (aprendiendo), Bill

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Name:

Sonia

Last_Name:

DeGuzman

City:

Indio

State:

CA

Email:

spalalay@msn.com

Date:

06/30/2004

Comments_or_Question

Does anyone in the Palm Springs area teach children 10 years of age. I am interested specifically in the accordian or guitar.

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Name:

Shane

Last_Name:

Johnson

City:

Victoira

State:

BC, Canada

Email:

sugarj80@hotmail.com

Date:

07/07/2004

Comments_or_Question

Are there any Mariachi places in Canada were I could get lessons? Mainly around Vancouver, BC Canada Thanks Shane

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Name:

mark

Last_Name:

bazaldua

City:

corpus christi

State:

texas

Email:

mbraztaz69@hotmail.com

Date:

07/08/2004

Comments_or_Question

I am writing to get some information about going one summer or even possibly moving to California and studying with a University or Institute which will enable me to become more educated with Mariachi music. Please send me some information on which Universities can provide classes or which institutes I can attend. Is there any schools where I would be able to obtain a degree in Mariachi education? I would really appreciate this information. Thank you. Mark Bazaldua

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Name:

Alejandro

Last_Name:

Aponte

City:

Overland Park

State:

Kansas

Email:

alejandro224@netzero.com

Date:

07/29/2004

Comments_or_Question

Hola como estan, les cuento que soy cantante y quisiera encontrar un grupo o mariachi que necesite vocalistas, si alguien esta interesado escribame a mi E-mail alejandro224@netzero.com llegue hace un año y no conozco mucha gente, asi que les agradezco su ayuda. phone:913-2398429

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Name:

christine

Last_Name:

Ruelas

City:

Los Angeles

State:

California

Email:

ruelas89@sbcglobal.net

Date:

08/01/2004

Comments_or_Question

Hola, mi nombre es Christine y me gustaria saber si existe una escuela de mariachi femenil en el area de Los Angeles o Sta. Monica porque quiero hacer lo que me gusta y me hara lograr completar mi felicidad, quiero hacer lo que me apasiona y gusta y se hacer muy bien, por favor les agradeceria si me pueden ayudar con esta informacion que requiero de ustedes ya que si ustedes tienen mayor informacion al respecto realmente se lo agradesceria de todo corazon, un besito, y muchas felicidades for su unidad y solidaridad con la gente que nos interesa todo esto y sobre todo que nos sentimos orgullosos de nustras tradiciones. FELIDADES !!

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Name:

ryan

Last_Name:

torres

City:

zapata

State:

tx

Email:

Date:

08/04/2004

Comments_or_Question

hi im ryan from zapata texas im in a mariachi group called mariachi halcon i was wandering do you have accordion music because i play accordion PS I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE

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Name:

Lisa

Last_Name:

Gomez

City:

Van Nuys

State:

CA

Email:

lisa.gomez@wellsfargo.com

Date:

08/05/2004

Comments_or_Question

My 12 year old son is interested in mariachi music and is learning to play the guitar. He is most interested in taking classes to hopefully join a childrens mariachi group soon. Are there any such classes or opportunies in the San Fernando Valley?

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Name:

Stephany

Last_Name:

Ramirez

City:

San Diego

State:

CA

Email:

stephany_2605@yahoo.com

Date:

09/18/2004

Comments_or_Question

Donde puedo encontrar una escuela de mariachi?

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Name:

Sharee

Last_Name:

Dean

City:

Chicago

State:

illinois

Email:

Date:

09/28/2004

Comments_or_Question

I want to ask how long has the mariachi has been going on .

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Name:

Sharee

Last_Name:

Dean

City:

Chicago

State:

illinois

Email:

Date:

09/28/2004

Comments_or_Question

i want to ask was their any children in the band of the mariachi

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Name:

Johnny

Last_Name:

Mora

City:

Playa del Rey

State:

CA

Email:

more4johnny@yahoo.com

Date:

10/19/2004

Comments_or_Question

I am a mariachi born & raised in Tucson, AZ who recently moved to the L.A. area and am looking for steady work with a local group. I have performed and have traveled extensively with various groups from the Tucson and Phoenix areas. My primary instrument is the guitar but I can also fill in on the vihuela. I also sing both lead and harmonies. Please advise as to who I should contact that could point me in the right direction.

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Name:

Robert

Last_Name:

Salas

City:

Anthony

State:

Texas

Email:

salasro@netzero.net

Date:

01/14/2005

Comments_or_Question

Quiero saber quien canta "La Munequita" y algun lugar donde la pueda comprar.

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Name:

LOLA

Last_Name:

TEDDER

City:

RIO RANCHO

State:

NEW MEXICO

Email:

RNTEDD@AOL.COM

Date:

01/16/2005

Comments_or_Question

WHERE MAY I PURCHASE CANCIONEROS (THE WORDS TO SONGS) FOR THE RANCHERAS? IN MY DAY, BOOKS WERE SOLD THAT INCLUDED ANY RANCHERA SONG, NOW, I AM HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME FINDING A PLACE THAT SELLS THEM. THANK YOU SO MUCH.....

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Name:

G

Last_Name:

A

City:

SD

State:

CA

Email:

Date:

01/21/2005

Comments_or_Question

hola

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Name:

BARBARA

Last_Name:

ORTIZ

City:

MORENO VALLEY

State:

CA

Email:

BARBARA@GINGERMASONRY.COM

Date:

02/15/2005

Comments_or_Question

I AM LOOKING TO HIRE SOME ONE FOR MY SONS WEDDING ON 6/4/05 FOR 1-2 HOURS

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Name:

Azucena

Last_Name:

Moreno

City:

Hayward

State:

CA

Email:

amoreno@cpdwireless.com

Date:

02/28/2005

Comments_or_Question

I am looking to rent or buy a used traje charro for myself. Any idea as where I can? I will be competing in a contest on April 14, at Chabot College in Hayward California and we will get extra points on how we dress. I will be singing with mariachi music and would love to have the traje to make it all good. Thanks!!!

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Name:

justine

Last_Name:

cruz

City:

lakewood

State:

ca

Email:

Date:

04/05/2005

Comments_or_Question

why is mariachi so important to mexicans?

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Name:

veronica

Last_Name:

paz

City:

riverside

State:

ca

Email:

daviddigiorgio@msn.com

Date:

04/06/2005

Comments_or_Question

i was looking for an all women mariachi band with at least 8 or more women in the los angeles or san bernardino area for my dads anniversary party do you know of any around the area or any contacts?

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Name:

Antonio Roberto Tardivelli

Last_Name:

Robertiño

City:

Aguas de São Pedro

State:

Estado de São Paulo-Brazil

Email:

adaoimoveis@linksat.com.br

Date:

04/17/2005

Comments_or_Question

Me gusta cantar las rancheras de Mexico. Quiero comprar por la internet las pistas musicales con mariachi de los cantantes : - Miguel Aceves Mejia, Francisco Charro Avitia,Antonio Aguilar,Pedro Fernandez. Gracias por todo. Muchas gracias

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Name:

Nikole

Last_Name:

Roome

City:

Somerville

State:

MA

Email:

nikolet@mac.com

Date:

04/18/2005

Comments_or_Question

I am in desperate need for a Mariachi Band to perform at my Cinco de Mayo party. Can you suggest anyone in the area. The more the better. Thank. You are great

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Name:

Christine

Last_Name:

Ruelas

City:

Los Angeles

State:

California

Email:

ruelas89@yahoo.com

Date:

04/20/2005

Comments_or_Question

HOLA COMPANEROS, TENGO DUDAS Y ME GUSTARIA ME AYUDARAN EN ESTE ASPECTO POR FAVOR... LA PREGUNTA ES... SI ACASO LA EDAD TIENE QUE VER MUCHO PARA PODER ASPIRAR A SER INTEGRANTE DE UN GRUPO DE MARIACHI ? Y PORQUE CUANDO ALGUIEN TIENE UNA LINDA VOZ Y LO DEMUESTRA PUBLICAMENTE NO ES VALORADA AL DARLES UNA OPORTUNIDAD O INSITARLE A SEGUIR EXPLOTANDO ESE DON, Y OFRECER LAAYUDA QUE POSIBLEMENTE ESAS PERSONAS DESESN COMO UN SUENO DESDE NINOS Y NUNCA SE LES HA BRINDADO ? GRACIAS DE ANTEMANO SI ES POSIBLE SEPUEDA CONTESTAR ESTAS PREGUANTAS LESAGRADESCO TAL VES MUCHOS QUIERAN EXPESARSE Y SE LOS IMPIDE ALGO.

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Name:

Gaby

Last_Name:

Media

City:

Bakersfield

State:

California

Email:

sempercrazy63

Date:

04/22/2005

Comments_or_Question

do you guys do rap 2???

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Name:

Michael

Last_Name:

Aguilar

City:

Moorpark

State:

CA

Email:

patandmike@earthlink.net

Date:

05/01/2005

Comments_or_Question

Hello, My father wants to hear Mariachis on May 7 in the Bakersfield area. Do you have any idea where I should take him?

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Name:

priscilla

Last_Name:

shaw

City:

san diego

State:

ca

Email:

gyps0y@hotmail.com

Date:

05/09/2005

Comments_or_Question

are there any instructors in the san diego area? I am not a new beginner but i am certainly not advanced..... yet :o)

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Name:

Daniel

Last_Name:

Avitia

City:

Overland Park

State:

Kansas

Email:

djavitia@yahoo.com

Date:

05/09/2005

Comments_or_Question

I am looking for any history on, Fransico "Charro" Avitia. I know he was born in Chihauhau, MX, around 1915 and died in 1995. I would like to find out who his parents were and if he had any offspring.

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Name:

Mauricio

Last_Name:

Giron

City:

Oxnard

State:

California

Email:

el805profe@hotmail.com

Date:

06/07/2005

Comments_or_Question

I was wondering if you could help me get the info for this years mariachi workshops in sanjose. My group wants to go and a friend o mine does too but we lost the copy of the registration form... could you help me get the info or maybe send it to me??? teh address is below Mauricio Giron 1830 Ukiah St. Oxnard, CA Thank you.. It would also be nice to know whichi hotel would be best to choose. Mauricio

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Name:

Pobedy

Last_Name:

Montes

City:

Irving

State:

Texas

Email:

pobedy8131@yahoo.com

Date:

06/13/2005

Comments_or_Question

I am a Mariachi Soloist who has been singing since i was eight and recorded my first demo at age 13. If anyone is interested in the website my husband made for me i would love for you all to check it out and let me know what you think by emailing me. The website is http://pobedymontes.tripod.com On the website it has about me page and it tells you all of my big accomplishments as a singer. Thank you.

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Name:

Cynthia

Last_Name:

Reimann

City:

Oakland

State:

CA

Email:

cynthia_reimann@yahoo.com

Date:

06/23/2005

Comments_or_Question

Dear MPC, Do you know of any Mariachi bands in Paso Robles, CA or nearby? I'm planning a birthday party and I want to hire a mariachi band to come and perform for about 3 hours depending on how much they charge. Thanks, Cynthia

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Name:

Bill

Last_Name:

Duffy

City:

Myrtle Creek

State:

Oregon

Email:

wgduffy@frontiernet.net

Date:

07/16/2005

Comments_or_Question

My mother's grandmother was Augustine Lara's sister. My mother is 82 years old (Rosalie Hernandez Duffy) and is trying to learn about our family. I have encouraged her so we may have an acurrate history of our past heritage. Any ideas or sites we may visit? Thanks for any assistance.

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Name:

Sandy

Last_Name:

Aguilera

City:

Dallas

State:

TX

Email:

aguilera_sa@yahoo.com

Date:

07/17/2005

Comments_or_Question

Where would I be able to find a Mariachi suit for a child. (Girl, Size 4)

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Name:

Katrina

Last_Name:

Moreno

City:

Long Beach

State:

CA

Email:

katrina-m@excite.com

Date:

07/26/2005

Comments_or_Question

Is the East Los Angeles College mariachi available to hire for private events? If so, can you please provide the mariachi contact information. Thank you!!!

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Name:

Amy

Last_Name:

Brown

City:

sf

State:

ca, usa

Email:

danielnanci@hotmail.com

Date:

08/21/2005

Comments_or_Question

hola, puede ud. ayudarme encontrar profesores de mariachi en san francisco, california?

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Name:

Pobedy

Last_Name:

Montes

City:

Irving

State:

TX

Email:

pobedy8131@yahoo.com

Date:

08/31/2005

Comments_or_Question

Hello i am a Mariachi Soloist who has been singing since the age of 8 years old and i recently got all of my pistas stolen from my car including my master of my first Demo which had two original songs on it. I was wondering where i could find some more pistas in the DFW area. Please help me out, i also have my website if you would like to check it out. http://pobedymontes.tripod.com

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Name:

Brigette

Last_Name:

Rodriguez

City:

longmont

State:

colorado

Email:

rodriguezflightcrew@yahoo.com

Date:

09/02/2005

Comments_or_Question

Where can I find the lyrics to "Los Camperos" Originally by Francisco Charro Avitia

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Name:

James

Last_Name:

Leitch

City:

Van Nuys

State:

CA

Email:

moodmedia@hotmail.com

Date:

09/16/2005

Comments_or_Question

Do you have any Sastre (tailor?) listings for the Los Angeles area? I would like to have a Traje made. Thanks