Testimonial
"FAUSTINO WAS A REGULAR AT THE PITTSBURGH IMPROV JAM WHEN HE SPENT SOME TIME HERE LAST YEAR. FROM THAT ALONE, IT WAS CLEAR HE IS A VERY POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE IMPROVISER, ALWAYS FUN TO WATCH AND PERFORM WITH. TALK TO HIM A BIT MORE AND YOU QUICKLY LEARN ABOUT HIS PASSION FOR MUSICAL IMPROV, AND HOW EXCITED HE IS TO SHARE IT WITH OTHERS. IF YOU’RE NEW TO MUSICAL IMPROV, HE WILL CREATE A SUPPORTIVE AND ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT TO TRY IT OUT AND LEARN SOME NEW THINGS. AND IF YOU’VE BEEN AT IT FOR YEARS, HE HAS THE IMPROV KNOWLEDGE AND MUSICAL SKILLS TO PUSH YOU FURTHER. PLUS HE’S A SUPER NICE DUDE!"
Benjamin Amiri, Pittsburgh Improv JamI love to improvise, but avoided musical improv because I didn't consider myself a good singer. One workshop with Faustino, and my skills and confidence increased exponentially. He had instant and lasting effects not only for me, but for our whole cast.
Drew Ludwig, ComedySportz BuffaloFaustino is BRILLIANT in his craft! He goes above and will exceed your expectations. Whether you are performing with him or learning from him he is completely dependable and and you will come away learning so much from him!
Mollie Harmison, The Shut Up Meredith Podcast"THE MAGNANIMOUS MAGNATE OF MUSICAL IMPROV, THIS GREGARIOUS GENIUS IS THE KINDEST MAN ON THE KEYS. AN INCREDIBLE MUSICAL TALENT WITH A DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF AND PASSION FOR THE ART FORM. FAUSTINO HAS TRAVELED THE WORLD AND PERFORMED WITH SOME OF THE TOP MUSIC IMPROV GROUPS IN THE COUNTRY. HIS INFECTIOUS JOY FOR THE ART OF MUSIC IMPROV WILL PERVADE YOU AS HIS MASTERFUL MELODIES PERVADE HIS SONGS."
Kevin O'Brien, Arcade Comedy TheaterWe’ve played with Faustino in multiple festivals in multiple cities. His depth of music knowledge combined with his range and versatility give us the freedom to explore new ideas for our shows and reach new heights in our musical improv journey. His easygoing demeanor and professionalism make him a great partner and an ideal teammate.
Chris Barry, Four First Names, SAK Comedy ClubI've had the great pleasure of performing/improvising musical improv with Faustino many times in my adopted second city of Las Vegas. Faustino's improvisational piano chops are unparalleled and he always makes his fellow improvisers feel well taken care of and supported. We were first introduced (and performed together moments later) at The Downtown Vegas Improv Festival in 2018. This was the beginning of a beautiful friendship and we have been collaborating ever since!
Robin Rothman, Trudy Carmichael, Magnet TheaterHaving never tried musical improv in the 7 or so years I have been performing long form improv, Faustino's "Anyone Can Cook, Anyone Can Sing" workshop was joyful and eye opening. I am definitely going to find ways to incorporate musical improv into my future performances. The workshop was pure joy from start to finish. My only wish was that it was longer.
Katie Welch, Reno ImprovMentioned in review of collaboration with Bingewatch's 2020 Wasatch Improv Festival performance, Rolland Lopez, host