Marco A

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.

August 27, 2025 / Comments Off 0

Denise C

Denise C is a dynamic classical musician, accomplished violinist, and dedicated educator. She studied Film Scoring and Conducting at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, building on a strong foundation of performance training from the New World School of the Arts in Miami, FL, and the Guillermo Tomás Conservatory in Cuba. Her musical journey began at the age of seven at Havana’s renowned Conservatory Manuel Saumell, where she studied both violin and piano.

Throughout her development as a musician, Denise had the privilege of receiving masterclasses from world-renowned artists such as Mauricio Fuks, Evelio Tieles, and Simon Ghraichy.

As a performer, Denise has graced major stages including the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, the Hard Rock Café in Cleveland, and the historic Olympia Theater—where she performed as a soloist after winning the New World School of the Arts Concerto Competition. She has served as concertmaster in numerous orchestras and chamber ensembles across Cuba and the United States, including the New World School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra, Symphony of the Americas, and Cuba’s Harold Gramatges Chamber Music Orchestra.

Alongside her performance career, Denise is a passionate music educator with teaching experience in leading conservatories and music schools in Cuba, Miami, and Houston. She teaches violin, piano, and ensemble, and is deeply committed to inspiring students of all ages by fostering creativity, curiosity, and confidence through the power of music.

June 19, 2025 / Comments Off 0

Diana T

Diana T is a skilled violinist whose musical journey began at the age of six in Valencia, Spain. Her dedication to the violin led her through a series of esteemed institutions and experiences, shaping her into a proficient performer, educator, and chamber musician.

During the years 2004 to 2010, Diana pursued her early education at the Professional Conservatory of Music in Valencia under the guidance of Remedios Fabra. This foundation laid the groundwork for her musical development. In 2010, Diana embarked on her undergraduate journey in Violin Performance at The Royal Conservatory of Madrid, where she honed her skills under the mentorship of Dr. Manuel Guillen.

Further advancing her education, Diana pursued a master’s degree in Violin Performance at Sam Houston State University. She successfully completed her master’s program in 2019, studying under the tutelage of Dr. Javier Pinell. Notably, during her master’s studies, Diana was awarded an assistantship that allowed her to share her expertise as a teacher and perform in various events at the university from 2017 to 2019.

Diana’s passion for teaching and spreading the joy of music extended beyond university settings. She worked as a private violin teacher and also contributed to the Huntsville Youth Orchestra, an initiative established by Dr. Naomi Gjevre to provide musical education to children residing in the Huntsville area.

Diana T is committed to inspire her students at Vivaldi Music Academy to become musicians and to have a well-rounded approach to the world of music.

August 2, 2023 / Comments Off 0

Vu P

Vu P is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in music performance from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston, where he studies violin under Dr. Kirsten Yon. While at the Moores School of Music, he has been a member of The Moores School Symphony Orchestra and The Moores School Opera and Chamber Orchestra. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. He owes both violin training and music education training to his mentors and teachers: Traci Patterson, Angela Peugnet, Erin Hansen, and Kirsten Yon. After completing his degrees, he plans to pursue a career as a violinist, who teaches in elementary and middle schools and performs in chamber ensembles and symphony orchestras.

In 2017, He played as a member of the Moores School Symphony Orchestra with Soloist Organist Robert Bates at the Church of St. John the Divine, Houston TX. In November 2022, He performed in the MSM Mosaic Ensemble with the Formosa Quartet in the Residency Concert “American Mirror”.

In violin lesson class, Vu not only helps students develop their violin techniques but also focuses on developing students’ sense of respect, responsibility, discipline, and self-awareness. Vu’s lesson plans also develop a proper level of musicianship for students through music theory including reading and comprehension of music and listening skills. The most important key in Vu’s lesson is to guide students to find the excitement, love, and beauty in music.

January 23, 2023 / Comments Off 0

Jessika A

Jessika Albuquerque has been developing her violin skills for over 20 years. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, she began her musical studies at the age of 8. After performing in numerous recitals and refining her musical abilities, Jessika became the concertmaster of the Orquestra Jovem Guri Santa Marcelina. During this time, she had the opportunity to perform some of the most challenging and iconic symphonic works, including Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, among others.

Throughout her tenure as concertmaster, Jessika worked with renowned conductors such as George Stelutto (Juilliard School of Music, and recently Music Director of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra), Emiliano Baldini (concertmaster of the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra and conductor), and Claudio Cruz (Music Director of the Ribeirão Preto Symphony Orchestra). She went on to earn a degree in Music Education from Universidade Unisant’anna in São Paulo, Brazil.

Jessika has been a member of several orchestras and chamber groups in Brazil, including the Mendelssohn Octet, the Orquestra de Guarulhos, Orquestra Jovem Municipal, and Orquestra Jovem de Jundiaí. She also holds a Master’s degree in Violin Performance from the University of Houston. In the U.S., she has performed in ballet, opera, and chamber music settings, working with esteemed instructors such as Eunghee Cho, Mannes Wenn Lo, Brian Suits, and Franz Krager.

Throughout her career, Jessika has had the opportunity to perform and study with exceptional musicians including Cecilia Guida (Argentina), Betina Stegman (Argentina), Anastacia Petrunina (Russia), Thomas Joiner (U.S.), Davi Graton (Brazil), Emmanuelle Baldini (Italy), the Formosa Quartet (U.S.), and Kirsten Yon (U.S.). In 2023, she graduated with her Master’s degree, and in 2024, she was accepted into the Sewanee Music Festival (Tennessee) and the National Music Festival (Maryland).

Currently, Jessika is teaching violin and pursuing a certificate in Music Business at Houston Community College.

September 7, 2022 / Comments Off 0

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