
John Lopez & Gabriela S. Fuentes
John Lopez Former Director and Founder of Latin Music Studies at Texas State University, Professor of Music, clinician, and educator with decades of experience in mariachi pedagogy, ensemble leadership, curriculum development, and higher education. Gabriela Sandoval Fuentes Mariachi Educational Consultant, Artistic Coach & Cultural Advocate specializing in culturally grounded mentorship, historical context, artistic development, and international mariachi education initiatives.
A continuing collaborative coaching and consulting session designed for educators, ensemble directors, performers, and developing mariachi programs seeking thoughtful guidance, artistic support, and culturally grounded educational insight.
These sessions combine years of experience in mariachi education, ensemble leadership, performance practice, cultural advocacy, curriculum development, and higher education to provide meaningful and personalized support for programs at many stages of growth.
Sessions may explore:
• ensemble development and rehearsal strategies
• pedagogy and teaching approaches
• repertoire selection and artistic interpretation
• curriculum support and educational planning
• student engagement and recruitment
• program structure and long-term growth
• mariachi history and cultural understanding
• leadership challenges and problem-solving within educational spaces
• artistic mentorship and sustainable program development
Ideal for educators and organizations seeking collaborative support, practical guidance, and continued growth within mariachi education.
These sessions are designed to support both immediate needs and long-term development. Ongoing mentorship and continuation sessions are available for educators and programs seeking deeper implementation and sustained guidance over time.
Select sessions include collaborative consulting support from Gabriela Sandoval Fuentes and educator/clinician John Lopez, bringing together perspectives in mariachi pedagogy, cultural advocacy, ensemble leadership, higher education, and program development.
Format
Video Call
Duration
45 minutes
Type
Private 1:1
45-minute private session