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Diego Castrillo-Vilches

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Acting And Theater

Reading

  • Music

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

My goal after graduating from Berklee College of Music is to be a successful professional drummer. This education would allow me to learn the necessary skills I need for this career. I am aware of the importance of a regimented practice schedule but it will help me to be prepared for a performance. I will develop a solid understanding of groove and the importance of dynamics and tempo. I will focus on developing my own voice on the instrument, this has been a journey that I have taken very seriously and I feel that with this degree I will be on my way to achieving this goal. My positive attitude, drive, focus, and open mind to help develop new ideas and keep pushing the boundaries of music would help me mitigate the impact that my learning disabilities and ADD do to my life and my learning experience. This scholarship would allow me to give me the time, services and tools I need to have an effective education. Living on campus gives me more access to the services the school offers for students like me. Knowing that my ability to read and write is not even close to an average student of my age, puts me in disadvantage. Having the opportunity to attend Berklee College of Music will give me the opportunity to follow my dream. I am confident that I will excel due to my dedication, strong work ethic, and talent.

Education

Framingham High School

High School

2018 – 2022

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Music
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • VIP Usher

    Entertainment · Live Nation

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • drummer of the band

    Arts · Alliance Entertaiment

    Jan 2019 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Music
Dream career goals:
Drummer
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Bold Hobbies Scholarship
Music was my first language. Rhythm is my first love. From a young age, I was dedicated to my expression through music, often looking up to classic rock groups and finding new genres that inspired me. It was almost impossible to catch me without drumsticks in hand- using chopsticks until I could actually grasp the weight of my passion. My childhood was full of basement concerts, pretending that I was the headlining artist at Wembley or Fenway Stadiums. When I got to my teenage years, I began to focus on my technique and style. I watched hours of footage of the greats- Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini and Danny Seraphine, to name a few- to educate myself on how to be a well-rounded musician. I was glued to my headsets, trying to figure out every beat and rest, so that I could speak through my sticks. I always include my own Latin roots into my style of performance, which I offer as a love letter to my community. This senior year has been a great ride of performances and artistic experiences. During the summer I was part of a Rock Workshop at Berklee College of Music as the drummer of the band. I study, create, perform and record originals and cover songs. During the year I have been performing as a drummer with two professional groups, Archive Her and Introduction: the Chicago Experience which perform around the New England area. Since the pandemic began, I have been practicing my instruments 4 hours a day. As a Dylexic person with ADHD, music is been my best medicine. My way to canalize my frustration. Music gives me an outlet from my problems. Also allow me to be good at something.
Bold Talent Scholarship
Music was my first language. Rhythm is my first love. From a young age, I was dedicated to my expression through music, often looking up to classic rock groups and finding new genres that inspired me. It was almost impossible to catch me without drumsticks in hand- using chopsticks until I could actually grasp the weight of my passion. My childhood was full of basement concerts, pretending that I was the headlining artist at Wembley or Fenway Stadiums. I knew I was meant to use my gift as a pathway to make the change I want to see in the world. When I got to my teenage years, I began to focus on my technique and style. I watched hours of footage of the greats- Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini and Danny Seraphine, to name a few- to educate myself on how to be a well-rounded musician. I was glued to my headsets, trying to figure out every beat and rest, so that I could speak through my sticks. I always include my own Latin roots into my style of performance, which I offer as a love letter to my community. I found the uniqueness of being a Latino drummer to be my strength, and I continue to use my lived experiences in my work as an artist. During the summer I was part of a Rock Workshop at Berklee College of Music as the drummer of the band. I create, perform and record originals and cover songs. Since the pandemic began, I have been practicing my instruments 4 hours a day. My goal is to be able to learn the basic foundation to how to build speed and coordination in my hands and feet. Also, I will be able to understand complex time signatures and polyrhythms.
Bold Music Scholarship
The song most inspires me is from my favorite band, Dream Theater and that song is Pale Blue Dot. There are many reasons why I get inspired by this song. One of the reason is the lyrics of the song. Pale Blue Dot is a photograph of the planet Earth taken in 1990. The song was inspired by this photo. The lyrics made by one of the member of the band, John Petrucci, it's a call to the people who live on the planet Earth, to protect the only place we have to live. The lyrics describe the Earth and encourage the human race to understand the environmental issues we are creating to our planet. This is a God creation, that we are destroying. We really need to pay attention and do not destroyed the planet, our only home. As a drummer, this piece is a joy to listen. The composition of a length of 8:25, full of varieties of rhythms. The music composed by all members of the band, shows polyrhythms, and time signatures changes that surprise you every moment. The ability of the musicians and their interpretation in this song is marvelous. Mike Mangini, the drummer of the band show us in this song his skills and magistry. The instrumental part of the song invite us to connect with the lyrics. Attach is a link of the song Pale Blue Dot, with myself as a drummer.
Francisco Toro Ramirez Sr. Scholarship
Winner
Terry Crews "Creative Courage" Scholarship
Music was my first love. From a young age, I was dedicated to my expression through music, often looking up to classic rock groups and finding new genres that inspired me. It was almost impossible to catch me without drumsticks in hand- using chopsticks until I could actually grasp the weight of my passion. My childhood was full of basement concerts, pretending that I was the headlining artist at the Palladium or Shea Stadium. I knew I was meant to use my gift as a pathway to make the change I want to see in the world. When I got to my teenage years, I began to focus on my technique and style. I watched hours of footage of the greats- Buddy Rich, Mike Mangini and David Grohl, to name a few- to educate myself on how to be a well-rounded musician. I was glued to my headsets, trying to figure out every beat and rest, so that I could speak through my sticks. I always include my own Latin roots into my style of performance, which I offer as a love letter to my community. I found the uniqueness of being a Latino drummer to be my strength, and I continue to use my lived experiences in my work as an artist. I dream of making music that resonates with generations of families, and reflects the diverse world I have grown up in. My mother always told me that “you aren't a master of your instrument until you can talk through it”, and I hope that the art I create begins conversations to bring the change we seek to live. My upcoming education at Berklee College of Music allows me to better perfect my art so that it can be as expressive and life-changing as it was for me.
Diego Castrillo-Vilches Student Profile | Bold.org