Biography
Music has been my language since childhood. I was raised in Washington State, traveling with my family through the western and southern United States, surrounded by the vibrant life of the road and the sound of my father’s conjunto band.
My work is dedicated to honoring the legacy of the accordion while exploring its endless possibilities. Whether composing, performing, or collaborating, I aim to tell stories that celebrate cultural connection, emotional depth, and the rhythm that lives in us all.
“My musical roots reach back to the beginnings of conjunto “It is my duty to act as a bridge between past and future.” Joel Guzman
My work is dedicated to honoring the legacy of the accordion while exploring its endless possibilities. Whether composing, performing, or collaborating, I aim to tell stories that celebrate cultural connection, emotional depth, and the rhythm that lives in us all.
“My musical roots reach back to the beginnings of conjunto “It is my duty to act as a bridge between past and future.” Joel Guzman
Teaching Interests
I began directing the Conjunto program at the University of Texas from 2007 - 2025.
I currently teach diatonic accordion classes to children at the University of Texas Elementary ( since 2013)
I currently teach diatonic accordion classes to children at the University of Texas Elementary ( since 2013)