Willy Rodriguez (2)

Mr. Rodriguez has been the musical director of the Tito Puente Jr Orchestra since he was 19 years old and is currently a music producer/pianist that has traveled all over the world performing in front of thousands of people. Mr. Rodriguez has performed for the former President Bill Clinton and former first lady Hillary Clinton, former Presidents of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernandez and Hipolito Mejia. He has also shared the stage with artists such as the late great Celia Cruz, Juan Luis Guerra, Lauryn Hill, Sade, George Clinton and has worked for artists such as Bruno Mars, Havoc from legendary hip hop group Mobb Deep, French Montana, Kanye West and Nas to name a few. In 2012 a music tour through Haiti changed his life forever. While in Haiti, he realized that no matter how bad a person’s situation can be, music can heal people and for a moment inspire and empower someone or completely change their life. Soon after his tour in Haiti, Mr. Rodriguez started his own entertainment company which goes by the name of The Valens Agency. Through The Valens Agency Mr. Rodriguez had been able to establish relationships with the New York Yankees, ESPN, Atlantic Records, Warner Music, 300 Entertainment, Lincoln Center Jazz and a few other major organizations. Through music Mr. Rodriguez has been able to experience the world in a way that has opened his mind and spirit in more ways than one. With The Valens Agency Mr. Rodriguez plans to shine light on the lack of Music Education, not only in the United States but around the world. Music played a major role in his life and now it’s time for him to give back.