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I’m originally from Caracas, Venezuela. I just recently relocated to Appleton with my husband after living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for 5 years.
Here are some credentials
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from my Bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, where I also received my Master’s degree in Cello performance under the studio of Dennis Parker.
Other career development certifications I have include Suzuki Teacher Training and CelloBello’s CelloKids Teacher Training Seminar. I have also participated in summer festivals and seminars such as Domaine Forget, the National Summer Cello Institute and Fendelkrais for Musicians, and Eastern Music Festival as a String Orchestral Fellow.
Past experiences
During my time in Baton Rouge I worked as a teaching artist at Kid’s Orchestra, had my own private studio and worked as staff member and cello teacher at Palacios House of Arts, with which I still collaborate with. Besides being a passionate teacher, I’m also an active musician. I performed with many ensembles in the Baton Rouge area such as Opéra Louisiane, Louisiana Sinfonietta and the New Orleans Opera. I was the Assistant Principal Cellist of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and a member of the cello section of the Baton Rouge Symphony. Back in my hometown, I would also perform with the Venezuelan Symphony Orchestra and the Caracas Municipal Orchestra.
What else about me?
My first language is Spanish. Besides teaching and playing I also enjoy cooking, watching lots of Netflix and creating embroidered art pieces.
I started playing cello when I was 9 years old in the traditional method. I was part of El Sistema and played in a Youth Orchestra for many years. I also went to a couple of Conservatories in my city as a child/teenager. Looking back I can say that music has given me some of the best experiences, some of my best friends nowadays and some of the best memories.
Here is a picture of me and my sister playing together! She used to play viola. This was at a family party.
