Music educator, workshop facilitator, and community artist serving students of all ages throughout New York City.

Horacio Martínez has worked as a teaching artist for cultural and educational organizations across New York City, including Carnegie Hall's Big Note Little Note program, Boys' Club of New York, Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education, Saint Peter's Church, and community-based arts initiatives throughout the city.

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His teaching practice combines music performance, choir leadership, improvisation, composition, songwriting, storytelling, and cultural exploration, drawing from Latin American musical traditions, jazz, and contemporary music.

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Horacio has taught students ranging from early childhood programs to teenagers and adults, leading instrumental ensembles, choirs, songwriting workshops, and creative music-making experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, confidence, and self-expression through music.

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Areas of Focus

• Latin American Music & Culture
• Choir Direction & Vocal Ensembles
• Songwriting & Composition
• Improvisation
• Rhythm & Percussion
• Guitar Instruction
• Community Arts Education
• Interdisciplinary Arts & Music Workshops