style: Classical
subjects: Cello, Viola, Violin,
Register For Lessons with Jacob Schedule a Trial Lesson with JacobA San Antonio Native, Jacob Cortez enjoys teaching string students of all ages ranging from early childhood to adult. He regularly performs with ensembles around DFW, Austin, and San Antonio. Currently, Jacob is a principal violinist in the UNT Symphony and a principal member of the UNT Baroque Ensemble where he has been featured as a soloist. He has performed with the Cactus Pear Music Festival young artist's program, the Texas Music Festival (2014 & 2015), Oregon Bach Festival, and Boston Early Music Festival
Notable artists Jacob has worked with include, Lucie Robert (Manhattan School of Music), Nathan Olson (Co-Concertmaster of the Dallas Symphony), Frank Huang (Concertmaster of New York Philharmonic), Leon Spierer (former Concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic), and Cynthia Roberts (Julliard Baroque). Jacob's teaching philosophy revolves around string pedagogical techniques and creative expression. Jacob is currently teaching with the UNT String Project and occasionally teaches with the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio Summer Symphony Camp. As a current member of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), Jacob has been the recipient of two TMEA Scholarships and is the 1st prize winner of the 2015 TMEA College Essay Contest. His essay on the Occupational Health Risks in Elementary Music Education was the only undergraduate paper to be recognized and has been acknowledged in the Southwestern Musician magazine.
Jacob is currently finishing undergraduate degrees in Violin Performance and Music Education from the University of North Texas where he is under the tutelage of renowned pedagogue, Julia Bushkova.