Born in San José, Costa Rica, I started my musical adventure at the age of 7, when I started taking recorder lessons with my dear grandfather – an amateur saxophone player and the only musician in my family. At the age of 11, I was lucky enough to move to another town and enter one of the best pre-college music programs in the country. Here I had access to a very complete music training: music reading, solfege, choir, guitar, piano, music theory, and more recorder. Three years later, at the age of 14, it was time to choose my main instrument and I was fascinated by the white ring on top of the bassoon, I had no idea how the instrument sounded but I started taking lessons and since then, it has been my loyal companion. 

After graduating high school, I started studying at the National Music Institute of Costa Rica and was exposed to my first real chamber and orchestral experience. During my second year, I did an orchestral tour through Nicaragua, which represented my first time outside of the country. From that point, I knew I wanted to travel and play music around the world, getting to know amazing people, beautiful halls, fantastic food, and unique landscapes. During my 5 years in San Jose, I started my performer and educator career, playing concerts and teaching in Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, Colombia, and the United States. The happiest moment was perhaps when I won the 1st Prize at the Püchner Competition – COFCAM 2015 Advanced Category and played the Mozart Concerto with the Youth Orchestra of Guatemala.

The time came for me to start pursuing one of my wildest dreams: studying abroad. I was extremely honored to get accepted into one of the finest music schools in North America, The Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. I spent two amazing years in Canada, where I was exposed to first-class training and had the chance to continue my career with engagements in Austria, Germany, and the United States. After a long process of seeking a new adventure in America, I got to Philadelphia in 2019 and fell in love with the city right away. Here I am currently doing my Master’s in Music at Temple University, teaching at Temple University Music Prep, working for the New Groove Music Studio, and freelancing in the area.

My musical journey has taken me to magical places, teaching wonderful students, and performing alongside great musicians from all around the world. I have loved every single aspect of it, whether as an educator, soloist, orchestral player, or chamber player – I cannot wait to continue this journey.