Rene Mendez began his formal studies at the Modern School of Music in Chile under the tutelage of teacher David Ortega, an accomplished Cuban percussionist and drummer who managed to tap into Afro-Latin music, which encompasses many styles, especially from Cuba and Brazil. This allowed him to venture early into Latin jazz as part of the Modern Latin Ensemble and Antoine Alvear’s Latin Jazz Quintet.

Over time, he continued to study independently, engaging in various styles such as Jazz, Metal, Hip-hop, Tropical, among others, highlighting his versatility and sharing stages with major artists in Chili and the rest of the world. He is currently collaborating as a drummer in Sonora 5 Estrellas, the mixed technique of Franz Mesko, Norea del Korte and Knom, the musical project of Gabo Paillao.

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