MY MUSICAL JOURNEY

Ribeira · A Coruña · Santiago de Compostela · Roma · Gent

Over the years, my musical journey has taken me through different places, teachers and musical experiences, shaping the way I play, the way I understand music and the person I have become.

Originally from Galicia (Spain), I studied at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de A Coruña, where I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Classical Music Performance, specialising in cello. In parallel with my studies, I further developed my musical training through the Instrumental Specialisation Course at the Escola de Altos Estudos Musicais in Santiago de Compostela, where I was mentored by professional cellists from the Real Filharmonía de Galicia. Thanks to an Erasmus scholarship, I had the opportunity to spend a year studying at the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia, in the inspiring city of Rome (Italy). This experience encouraged me to continue my musical education abroad, leading me to move to Belgium, where I completed my Master's degree in Classical Music Performance at KASK & Conservatorium in Ghent, graduating with distinction, followed by a Posgraduate programme in Musical Performance Practice.

I am now based permanently in Ghent, where I work as a freelance cellist, performing in different settings and collaborating with musicians and artists from different backgrounds. These concerts allow me to keep enjoying the art of performing, while sharing my music with others and with the public. Whether on a traditional concert stage, in an intimate setting or as part of an interdisciplinary project, I am always interested in discovering the different ways music can connect us.

Alongside giving concerts, I give private cello lessons to numerous enthusiastic students. Their curiosity, dedication and individuality continually inspire me, and I also learn from them every day. They motivate me to keep exploring new pedagogical possibilities and to develop our lessons in ways that respond to each student's needs, interests and musical goals. 

Teaching and performing are two sides of the same musical life, both bringing meaning and fulfilment to my journey as a cellist. 

PLAYING TOGETHER

Music has always been a shared experience for me.

Along the way, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with other artist and to perform with several orchestras and chamber music ensembles in different settings. 

I particularly enjoy the energy of making music together, from the intimacy of chamber music to the richness and collective sound of an orchestra.

These experiences have made me grow and shaped me both as a musician and as a person. They have shown me that making music together is an ongoing conversation built on listening, communicating, adapting and responding to the people around us. 

This understanding of music has influenced the way I approach both performance and teaching: music becomes richer when we are open to the ideas, sounds and perspectives of others. 

Orchestras that have been part of my musical journey...

Frascati Symphonic Orchestra · Orquesta de Vigo 430 · Antwerps Jeugdorkest · Orquesta Gaos · Filharmónica Cidade de Pontevedra · Orquesta Joven de Extremadura · Orchestra Giovanile del Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia · Orquesta Xoven de Vigo 430 · Orquesta Joven de la Sinfónica de Galicia · Orquesta Juvenil Ataúlfo Argenta

LEARNING, TEACHING & SHARING

Throughout my musical journey, I have had the privilege of learning from inspiring cello teachers and musicians, each of whom has influenced the way I understand and approach the music. 

Judith Ermert · Thomas Piel · Barbara Switalska · Carolina Landriscini · Dalibor Sebestik

But learning has never happened only inside the cello classroom. Chamber music and orchestral playing, and the many courses and masterclasses I have attended, have all been an important part of my musical education. Along the way, I have learned from fellow cellists and musicians, conductors and professionals, each bringing different perspectives and new ideas to carry with me. 

Over the years, I have collected countless small pieces of knowledge, inspiration and musical widsom from every teacher and musician who has crossed my path. Teaching gives me the opportunity to pass them on. 

I started teaching cello in Spain in 2015, working with children, teenagers and adults of different ages and levels. Since moving to Belgium, I have continued teaching privately in Ghent.

Over the years, I have developed an adaptable and individual approach to teaching, recognising that every student learns differently and has their own musical needs, interests and goals. My aim is not simply to teach students how to play the cello, but to help them become confident, curious and independent musicians, while discovering their own way of expressing themselves.

For me, teaching is a continuous exchange. Every lesson is an opportunity to share something I have learned, while continuing to learn from the person in front of me.

BEYOND THE CELLO

I have always been curious about other forms of artistic expression and I love discovering the connections between different creative languages and exploring what happens when they meet.

This curiosity often finds its way into my musical projects and collaborations, inspiring me to look beyond the traditional concert setting. Whether it is music responding to a visual artwork, an unusual performance space, a collaboration with another artist or a new way of experiencing music, I enjoy exploring the possibilities that appear when different worlds come together.

When I'm not holding a cello, you'll probably find me exploring a museum, walking somewhere by the sea or in nature, stopping to admire every architectural detail of the buildings I pass by, photographing every flower and sunset, learning new languages, creating something with my hands or getting lost in a book.

I think that being an artist is also about remaining curious about the world around you. 

The things we see, the places we visit, the people we meet and the experiences we have outside music inevitably find their way into the way we create and communicate. 

A LITTLE FURTHER

For a more detailed overview of my musical journey, studies, courses and experiences, my full CV is available below.