Bio
Composer, Conductor, Arranger, Guitarist, Singer, and Music Teacher.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education ¨Universidad Autónoma De Chihuahua¨ Faculty of Arts
He began his musical education at the age of 11 in Mexico at the Baja California Sur School of Music.
He studied classical guitar and composition in the Conservatory of Music of Chihuahua, as well as jazz guitar at the University in the same city.
He studied Sacred Music at the Escuela Superior de Música Sacra at Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
Also studied counterpoint, harmony, analysis, and orchestration in the Private School named Polyphonic Studies by Teacher Miguel Ángel Barrera.
Has taken Master Classes with composers such as: Julio Estrada, Arturo Márquez , Víctor Rasgado, Georgina Derbez, Luca Belcastro, Gerardo Tamez, Lupino Caballero, Enrico Chapela, Alexis Aranda and more.
As a composer:
On April 26, 2021, his piece INSOMNIA for symphony orchestra was recorded and premiered by the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine conducted by Benjamin Loeb.
On January 9th, 2017, his piece ADVENUS for solo violin premiered at the “Richard Wagner Conservatorium” in Viena Austria as an invitation to the “Beyond the Wall” recital.
Has created music for various plays such as La Adelita, The Little Prince Ballet, chamber music and orchestra, instrumental solos, and commercials.
Composed music for several advertisements, animation, and short films in La Paz Baja California Sur (México) and Los Angeles California (United States).
As a /conductor:
Founded and conducted the Experimental Vocal Ensamble called Capella di Fratel.
Was the guest Conductor for the Children's Symphony Orchestra of the NUCAM in December 2011.
Also conducted the first movement of Beethoven's first symphony with the Orchestra of the city of Chihuahua, while being an active member of the First Course of Orchestral and Choral Conducting imparted in the city of Chihuahua in 2012.
Also conducted the Children's Guitar Orchestra of the Middle School named Instituto Hamilton from 2013 to 2015 also located in the city of Chihuahua, Mexico.
In June 2016 he moved to Los Angeles Ca, to continue his studies as a music composer and conductor.
Currently Choir and Music Theory teacher at HOLA
From 2020 to 2022 Choir, piano, and Theory teacher at City Kids/ Argo Navis Elementary School of Los Angeles
Guitar, Piano, and Voice Teacher at “School of Dance & Music in Redondo and Manhattan Beach CA.
Currently offering /music-lessons-for-children at Zooga Yoga Studios in Redondo Beach and other daycares and preschools at Torrance, Culver City, El Segundo CA, and other locations around Los Angeles.
2012-2015 Guitar Teacher and conductor at the Hamilton Institute, Elementary School in Chihuahua.
2014 Solfège Teacher at “Sistema Nacional de Fomento Musical” Chihuahua México (inspired by El Sistema programs)
2014 Solfège, Harmony, and composition Teacher in the “Gustav Mahler” Music school.
2013 Music Teacher in CENDIS (Kinder Garden) of the City of Chihuahua.
2012 Music Teacher in Scherzzo music school.
2012-2014 Arrachement in “Raíces” Studio Records.
Singer, guitarist, and /or live-performer
Founder and member of important local rock bands, currently playing in the following cities of the United States in Southern California, like Long Beach, Santa Monica, and Chino.
And formerly played at many bars in Mexico in the following cities: Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, and La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.