Rey Sanchez is Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where he is a professor of music and also serves as the program director for the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program. Rey holds degrees in Theory/Composition and Studio Writing/Production from the University of Miami. He is a professional guitarist with an extensive list of credits and was the long-time musical director for Latin superstar Chayanne. Rey is a voting member of the Recording Academy and has worked with EMI Music Publishing, Sony BMG, Universal and others as a producer, publisher, and songwriter. Rey has also authored numerous educational guitar books for FJH Music Publishing.