Marco, a skilled violinist, is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Violin Performance at the University of Houston’s 39 Moores School of Music, studying under Dr. Kirsten Yon. With a foundation in Violin Performance from his studies in Colombia and Sam Houston State University. He has earned accolades such as 2nd place in the 2025 Moores School of Music Baroque and Classical Concerto Competition, 1st Prize in the 2022 Sam Houston State University Concerto Competition, and an Honorific Mention for his undergraduate recital in 2017. Guided by mentors like Polana Vasileva, Dr. Javier Pinnell, and Santiago Medina, Marco has performed in renowned venues across the Americas and Europe.