Born and raised in the Bronx, NY. Jocelyn who is proud to be of Puerto Rican and Dominican decent has received musical instruction in piano, flute, clarinet and vocals. Soon after realizing her passion was percussion, Jocelyn then decided to further her musical education by focusing on hand percussion instruments.



Tito Puente’s former, band orchestra leader; Jose Madera, introduced Jocelyn to the Harbor Conservatory in Spanish Harlem, where she had the honor to study with great teachers and percussionist such as George Delgado, Johnny Almendra and Mauricio Herrera.



Being an independent Latin Percussionist, Jocelyn actively performs in all dynamics of music performances of all genres. Jocelyn is currently pursing a B.A. degree in Music at the Nyack School of Music, majoring in percussion where she studies with professor Chris Hughes. Jocelyn is actively learning all aspects of music along with Music Theory and String Bass.



Jocelyn is currently working in a documentary film called "Latin Pulse, United by Music" Along with many other musicians/percussionist, poets and interviews; Jocelyn appears in the film playing congas, followed by an interview.



Ultimately, her goal is to continue performing and teach music. Jocelyn wants to encourage people to pursue their dreams in music by not letting anything stand in their way, whether its age or gender. Jocelyn’s an artist on the Toca Percussion roster.



"I thank the Lord for Orchestrating and Arranging my life according to his will. Putting full trust in him, I will continue to have him the center of my life and let God use me and the talent he entrusted me with, for his purpose." - Jocelyn