Ricardo Peña

About Ricardo Peña

More than 25 years as a professional musician performing all over the US and some international events.20+ years musical production experience with over 30 CDs produced under my name.25+ years music teaching experience1st place winner (with the Lionel Young Band) of the 2011 International Blues Challenge As a Keynote Speaker I have given lectures on the subject of The Andes Survivors in the US, Mexico, and Argentina for companies such as The National Geographic Society, Colorado Mountain Club and many more.15 years professionally guiding mountaineering ascents and expeditions.25+ years experience climbing mountains in the US,(including Alaska), Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Russia.I have lead two National Geographic Expeditions to the Andes and in collaboration with the Andes Survivors.I have summited and led expeditions to Denali 20,300\'(North America\'s highest mountain), Aconcagua 22,843\'- five times on the summit (South America\'s highest). Mt Elbrus\' 18,500\'(Europe\'s highest), Kilimanjaro 19,341\'(Africa\'s highest). Mont Blanc. El Pico de Orizaba 18,405\' 50+ times (Mexico\'s highest). I have climbed all 54 Colorado 14ers, Many more ascents in the US (including 47 state highpoints), Mexico and the Andes. I have been as high as on Mount Everest and did not summit due to extreme 100+ mile per hour winds. More than 15 expeditions to the site of the Andes Survivors I have helped with filming on 4 different expeditions including the documentary Stranded, some National Geographic work, and worked on and appeared extensively on History Channel\'s: I am Alive:surviving the andes plane crash.Specialties-Professional Musician:Singer, Guitarist, Pianist-Music Producer:Studio session musician, arranger-Music Instructor:I teach Piano/keyboards, guitar and voiceMountain Guide:I guide expeditions to Nepal, Mexico, Aconcagua, Mt. Elbrus. Kilimanjaro, Ascents in Colorado and trips with the famous Andes Survivors

Experience

1. Band Leader

   The Ricardo Peña Band

   Jan 1991 — Present

   The Ricardo Peña band performs at public concerts, as well as private functions including corporate parties and weddings.

Education

• State University of New York at Buffalo

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Pro Tools
• Music
• Composition
• Music Management
• Audio Engineering
• Songwriting
• Singing
• Music Supervision
• Musical Theatre
• Music Theory
• Documentaries
• Guitarist
• Sound
• Concerts
• Band
• Talent Booking
• Voice Lessons
• Teaching
• Drums
• Sound Design
• Dance
• Music Education
• Live Sound
• Guitar
• Music Industry
• Film
• Video Production
• Vocal
• Pianist
• Original Music
• Pop
• Booking Systems
• Percussion
• Entertainment
• Festivals
• Rock
• Improvisation
• Studio Recording
• Songs
• Keyboards