Vasquez Productions is owned by Ricardo Vasquez, musician. Ricardo plays marimba along with several percussive instruments including drum set, timpani, bass drum, snare drum, bells, and cymbals. He performs both on a solo basis and with area bands. Ricardo offers live music performances of classical, seasonal and traditional melodies played on the marimba.

Ricardo Vasquez was diagnosed with Autism as a child. Since the 3rd grade, music has been an important part of his life – he learned language, reading and math skills through musical connections. While in middle school, Ricardo began playing marimba and has since become a talented musician.

In addition to playing marimba, Ricardo is an apprentice piano tuner for Forbes-Meagher in Madison, WI. He receives job coach support while tuning pianos and his mentor is a retired piano tuner/UW music professor. Since Ricardo makes so many connections through his music performances and many of the places that Ricardo plays have a piano on site, Ricardo intends to incorporate his piano tuning services into Vasquez Productions, once he has completed his apprenticeship program. It is anticipated that this will happen within the next few years, at which time Ricardo will earn up to $200 for each piano he tunes.

Over the past few years, Ricardo has played percussion in the Zor Shrine Band as well as the Sugar River Band and performed as a Baritone vocalist in the St. Joseph’s choir. He has also held solo marimba performances at area churches, nursing homes and fundraisers. He has been featured on Madison’s Channel 3 News and on the front page of the Capital Times Newspaper.

Ricardo has gotten very positive feedback about his abilities as a musician and the inspiration of his musical performance. People are often amazed by Ricardo’s abilities as a musician, given the degree that Autism has affected other areas of his life.

Since engaging in small scale promotional activities, Ricardo has been booking at least two performances each month. Ricardo distinguishes himself through his talent and because he has autism. Listeners are inspired by his abilities as a musician. His choice of music, primarily classical and traditional melodies, is also a unique combination with the instrument he plays. His repertoire appeals to many listeners and he also offers interactive “sing along” performances. For more information on his current prices, please contact us.