Born in Caracas (Venezuela) on the 11th of October 1969, He started his music studies in 1990 with very prestigious teachers like Farides Mijares, Alexander Livinalli, Jesus "Totoño" Blanco y Alberto Borregales. Vladimir took private lesons recently with Orlando Poleo and Jose Luis Quintana "Changuito". Vladimir is well know for his versatility as a musician, he masters many styles such as salsa, jazz, afro-venezuelan, afro-cuban, pop and even electronic music among other styles.