Biography

Educational Experience

Philharmonic Orchestra Music School of Bogota, Colombia (1994 – 1998)

• Introduction to violin (Suzuki methodology) and music theory.

Conservatory of Music, University of Colombia (1998 - 2004)

• Completed basic levels of classical violin and theory: harmony and counterpoint.
• Orchestral repertoire experience in Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods.
• Awarded a 2-year bursary for academic excellence.

Academy of Superior Arts of Bogota (2004 - 2006)

• Performed in a professional chamber orchestra under the renowned violinist Frank Preuss, with invited artists such as Eric Aubier and Philippe Portejoie.

University of Alberta Symphony Orchestra, Canada (2007)

• Played the first violin section at Winspear Centre Hall, conducted by Tanya Prochatzka.

Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, Canada (2008)

• Specialized lessons in music theory

Bachelor of Fine Arts, York University, Toronto, Canada (2009 - 2013)

• Principle Second in the University Symphony Orchestra (2009 - 2011)
• Assistant Concert Master (2011 – 2013)
• Principle mentor/coach and private teacher, Jacques Israelievitch.
• Master classes with Charles Castleman, Annalee Patipatanakoon, and Katherine Rapport.

Chautauqua Institution for the Performing Arts, New York. (Summers of 2010 and 2011)

• Intensive training in Orchestra and Chamber repertoire.
• Master classes with Almita Vamos, and private lessons with Jacques Israelievitch.

Work Experience

Academia de Musica Leon Tolstoi (Bogota) (2004-2006)

• Beginner- Intermediate and Advanced students (6-18yrs old)
• Recital preparation.

Sinclair Music (Toronto) (2010- present)

• Beginner students
• Suzuki and Hommann methods

Beethoven at Home (2011-present)

• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced students
• RCM preparation up to level 10