Minnaloosh Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Good Morning! My partner and I are new to the area - We came from New York and rented a little spot in near Ajijic. We are still getting our feet wet here with the vibe and various happenings! We are both artists -- I'm an illustrator, mainly for Children's Literature and he is a songwriter/musician/producer. We actually wanted to get involved with the creative community here (that I know you have board for!), but we had two questions: - My partner is looking to give lessons in piano and/or songwriting (any style; he's got a huge background in rock and jazz) and wanted to know the best way to go about it or where there would be interest? -We are also looking to get an actual piano at some point (we couldn't bring ours down) - so any thoughts on where we can look? Anyway, really glad to be here and looking forward to speaking with you all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 IF Mexican a musician/ artist moved to New York without a work permit/green card or whatever is necessary to do so how would the locals and government treat that person? Have you bothered to find out what is necessary to work here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Welcome to Mexico! You are sure to find fresh inspiration, colors and sounds around every corner. Any legit art galleries are going to ask for work permits - their money, their rules. Likewise music producers (I think - no experience). You may have to rely on a "gig" economy, based on your contacts and agents back in New York until you get your status. The good news about this is there is great deal of curiosity about Mexico right now, so chldren book writers and musicians would be interested in travelling down for collaborations. I know there is musical studio space available, legally. The problem for an illustrator is that Mexico has one of the lowest numbers of book readers in the world. Sad, but true. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Minnaloosh if you all have Temporals there is a process for getting work permits that is neither onerous nor unduly expensive. I'd consult a local immigration attorney for details. We won't go into details on how large the "informal" economy is in either country. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnaloosh Posted October 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Thank you guys! I am clear on the visa/permit limits and requirements for sure and I appreciate the feedback on the community. I didn't clarify on that before. @CHILLIN Thank you for the welcome! Great info! We both do a lot of online/freelance (I have a book I'm working on at the moment) so yes, our audience is mainly online. Just wanted to get a feel of what could be done here. Good to know about studio space as that would be something we would want to get into down the line. @Mainecoons Thank you for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 There is a local 'music scene' w/some gringos... and Mexican Nationals.... playing at various venues. Touching base with them might get you some info about a piano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Your best bet for piano shopping is going to be Guadalajara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 You may wish to contact Tim Welch , he is the chior director at St Andrew's church. He is a great resource person for what is happening at Lakeside also in Guadalajara 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideSky Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 If you are on FB; check out The Doverlaff Songwriters Circle, Chapala - Recently moved from Oregon where they hosted this type of venue for many years. pulled this from their FB site - Hope you Singers and songwriters from around the lake can join is for our second Doverlaff Singers and Songwriters Circle in the Chapala Haciendas Sunday, October 20th at 4 pm for some singing. Bring your own beverages. PM us if your interested in the details and the directions.; https://www.facebook.com/The-Doverlaff-Songwriters-Circle-Chapala-102889524439288/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traderspoc Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Talk with LCS director, Steve he have great resources Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 8:17 AM, lakeside7 said: You may wish to contact Tim Welch , he is the chior director at St Andrew's church. He is a great resource person for what is happening at Lakeside also in Guadalajara Second the motion for Timothy G. Ruff Welch. He's s superlative musician, director of Los Cantantes choral group, and an all-around wonderful guy. We've been friends for a long time and you'll like him a LOT. Another good contact is Jayme Littlejohn, at the new BRAVO theatre. Tell them both Cristina Potters sent you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 There are 2 pianos one a baby grand at the antique ?? bazaar in West Ajijic It is just east of the Tuesday market on the carra terra lake side. . I did not look at prices but might be worth your checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Check this link and reach out to the contact info there (or send me a PM, we are a sponsor) http://festivaldefebrero.com/ Super people, great event, great contacts and networking opportunities for you both, both lakeside and in Guad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjwilson Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Pianos galore; https://www.sumajestadelpiano.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 The OP may also want to connect with this great local group and facility: https://www.facebook.com/La-Cochera-Cultural-2123857851180889/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 The open mikes are in Chapala Thursdays at 5 at El Patio restaurant on Madero (main street) and in Ajijic at La Bodega restaurant 5:00 - 7:30 on Wednesdays. Mostly English language singers. Same backup band at both. Pretty good, veteran players from the States. Otherwise, some oldies English language bands playing around. And a lot of Spanish language bands playing in the area. Then, of course, there`s Guad..... There`s a huge piano store in Guad but I don`t know the name. Tim Welch would know. He`s the choir director at St. Andrews Anglican church in Riberas. He`s the most knowledgeable, most accomplished/professional musician here. Directs several choirs here and in Guad and is a highly desired voice teacher. Accompanist par excellence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 On 10/14/2019 at 4:43 PM, sue said: There are 2 pianos one a baby grand at the antique ?? bazaar in West Ajijic It is just east of the Tuesday market on the carra terra lake side. . I did not look at prices but might be worth your checking out. Are they still there? Last time I looked (last week) I didn`t see them. Maybe I was in the wrong place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 The pianos were at the Bazaar on Monday 16 hours ago, bdmowers said: Are they still there? Last time I looked (last week) I didn`t see them. Maybe I was in the wrong place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomersce Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 @Minnaloosh I am looking for piano lessons. I live in Sa Antonio, have a keyboard, could take lessons virtually or safely masked. Is your partner still interested in teaching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, gomersce said: @Minnaloosh I am looking for piano lessons. I live in Sa Antonio, have a keyboard, could take lessons virtually or safely masked. Is your partner still interested in teaching? Recommend you start a new thread for your request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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