Heansel's musical journey began unexpectedly with the theft of a guitar when he was just 6 or 7 years old. As he recounts, it was not merely a prank; it was a moment of fascination that changed his life. "I was at the Yaguachi festivities, where my father refused to buy me a guitar I spotted at one of the stalls," he recalls. Undeterred, he took matters into his own hands and ran off with the instrument. The owners quickly pursued him, forcing his father to pay for the guitar. With a knowing smile, Heansel reflects, "I brought the guitar home, and that's where everything started."

At the age of 12, Heansel met local musician Joaquín Naranjo in his neighborhood, which included Pedro Moncayo and Padre Solano. "Seeing him play deepened my fascination for music," he admits. Under Naranjo's guidance, Heansel learned to sing chords, and as he upgraded to a larger, more professional guitar, he began to perform songs with his group of friends. He fondly remembers the chaos they created: "I would bring a group of outlaws to my poor parents' house and make a racket you can't imagine," he laughs.

He reminisces about a time when electric guitars were considered a rarity, and the bass was almost unheard of. "To make it work, we would take a guitar and put only four strings on it," he explains. He also reflects on the societal challenges musicians faced at the time, noting that pursuing a career in music was often met with skepticism. "Living from music was frowned upon—people assumed you were a drunkard or a party-goer," he adds.

By 17, Heansel was more experienced and began to prioritize music over his studies, having completed high school at the National Institute. One of his notable memories from that period was winning first place at an intercollegiate music band contest. "I played with my teeth," he recalls, and upon returning to school with his prize, the rector told him, "Pay the fees you owe for a pension and consider yourself a graduate."

Following this recognition, he was approached by Josefina de Vallarino with an invitation to join Los Corvets. Heansel also performed with groups such as Marfil and Canela and shared the stage with national artists like Lucho Silva and Enrique González, as well as international figures like Leo Dan and Alberto Cortez. Additionally, he worked as a musician for the Fediscos label.

Currently, Heansel is a member of the Pyramide group and operates his own recording studio. He considers the guitar an extension of himself, stating, "It is part of my body." He is committed to continuing his musical endeavors, maintaining a positive outlook despite the inevitable challenges that arise.