Episode 49: Monica Martinez

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