Episode 49: Monica Martinez

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Our guest for Episode 49 is Dr. Monica Martinez, Assistant Professor of Horn at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and a member of the IHS Advisory Council!
Episode Highlights
Full circle moments
On choosing the horn
Playing the horn right-handed
Growing up in South Texas
“Change is not instant…”
Pursuing music as a career.
Studying with Jennifer Sholtis at Texas A&M Kingsville
Majoring in music education and music performance
Work ethic, persistence
“You have to work hard for everything.”
Studying with Patrick Hughes at the University of Texas-Austin
Balancing a teaching job with practicing the horn
Working for a music store
“I never had just one job…”
Dealing with imposter syndrome
Building a culture in a horn studio: “It’s never about me.”
“You have to be mindful…”
Serving on the IHS Advisory Council