Bernardo Gomez first started playing the acoustic bass in the 6th grade. After a few years he joined the Portland Youth Philharmonic Preparatory orchestra. Two years later he graduated from the Prep where he eventually became sectional leader of the Portland Youth Philharmonic. During this time he studied under Frank Diliberto (principle bass of the Oregon Symphony). He attended Mt Hood Community College for two years before being awarded a music scholarship to the University of Arizona in Tucson. There he studied under Patrick Neher. After College Bernardo spent some time exploring Jazz before returning to his Latin roots.
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