BACKGROUND:
    Al has successfully taught all the styles of

voice, songwriting, piano, keyboard,

guitar, bass, ukulele, harmonica,

mandolin, percussion, drums and most

fretted instruments to hundreds of

men, women and children since 1960.

He enjoys introducing his students to a

lifetime of music and the joys of

playing an instrument. 

His Knowledge, Presentations, Patience,  and Sense of Humor is

what guides his students to success. 

Composer, Arranger and Songwriter:
Al Ynigues has composed scores for

films and original orchestration for the
Los Angeles Philharmonic, USC Orchestra, UCLA Orchestra. 
He has also written original songs for

TV Appearances, Radio, Secular and worship.

Performer & Styles:
     Al  began his music studies early 1950's at age 9 and

made his musical debut at the age of 12 in 1953.
Since then, he has played with such

famous musical giants as
  Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich,

Count Basie, Kris Kristofferson...  just to name a few.

He is completely at ease singing and

playing a wide range of

Classical, Spiritual, Popular music such as

Big Band Swing, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Country,

Bluegrass, International, American Folk,

Sing-a-long songs and Gospel music. 
      Currently, Al is playing and recording locally and is

available to play for your special occasion.

Credentials:

Affiliations Present & Past

• Twin Cities Musician's Union TCMU,                                            

• Minneapolis, MN

• Minnesota Association of Songwriters  MAS                            

• Saint Paul, MN

• Minnesota Association of Christian Songwriters MACS        

• Saint Paul, MN

• Apple Valley Music Teacher's Association AVMTA,                  

• Apple Valley, MN

• Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce                          

• Apple Valley, MN

• American Guild of Authors and Composers, AGAC,                

• Hollywood, CA

• American Federal of Musicians AFM Local 47,                        

• Hollywood, CA

• American Society of Composers, Authors & Arrangers ASCAP,    

•               Hollywood,CA                                                                                                 

• Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout) BSA                

• San Antonio, Texas and Torrance, Califorinia

• Toastmasters International TC,                                

•  San Pedro, CA

• SunRise Business Networking Group                    

•  Apple Valley, MN​ 

• Advertiser with The Dakota Valley Symphony

• Burnsville, MN     

• Website Creations and Maintenance for This Website                                                    

 

 

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