Books by Rebeca Mauleón

Rebeca Mauleón is one of the world’s foremost authorities on Afro-Caribbean music, and her groundbreaking book The Salsa Guidebook for Piano and Ensemble remains the definitive resource on the subject. As the first and only complete method book ever published on salsa music, it has become an essential text for musicians, bandleaders, and educators around the globe.

Combining deep cultural knowledge with practical insight, Mauleón breaks down the complex rhythmic layers, arranging techniques, and performance practices that define salsa and its related styles. Whether you're a pianist, percussionist, horn player, or music director, Rebeca Mauleón's catalog offers an unparalleled deep dive into the genre with clear explanations, detailed examples, and authentic grooves that bring Salsa music to life.

Explore her landmark contributions to Latin music education, and see why Rebeca Mauleón’s books remain a cornerstone for all serious students of salsa and Latin jazz.



'Salsa Guidebook for Piano & Ensemble' book cover with illustrations of people dancing and playing salsa music, featuring a yellow and green color scheme.

Salsa Guidebook for Piano & Ensemble

$22.00 $36.00
Book cover of '101 Montunos' by Rebeca Mauleón, published by Sher Music Co., with red background and white text

101 Montunos 14% off

$42.00 From $21.00 $36.00
Cover of the 'Muy Caliente! Afro-Cuban Play-Along CD & Book'by Rebeca Mauleon featuring a photograph of salsa dancers with the title and text. overlay.

Muy Caliente! Afro-Cuban Play-Along CD & Book

$13.00 $22.00
Cover of the book 'Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz: The Music of Chucho Valdés & Irakere' by Chucho Valdés and Rebeca Mauleón, featuring a tribal graphic design with red and yellow elements and text.

Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz: The Music of Chucho Valdés & Irakere

$20.00 $34.00

Endorsements

"This will be the Salsa 'Bible' for years to come.”
— Sonny Bravo

[Salsa Guidebook for Piano & Ensemble]

"A true treasure of knowledge and information about Afro-Cuban music.”
— Carlos Santana

[Salsa Guidebook for Piano & Ensemble]

"Wow! What a read. Part historical, part technical and completely soulful. It has a permanent place on my bookshelf.”
— Tim Jackson, Artistic Director, Monterey Jazz Festival

[Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz: The Music of Chucho Valdés & Irakere]

"This is the book on salsa!”— Mark Levine

[Salsa Guidebook for Piano & Ensemble]
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