| Monica Sáles began her love of playing piano at age 5 and immediately began composing. She later picked up the cello at age 10, began cello lessons with Barbara Thiele in 1994, and piano lessons with Mrs. Silvia White in 1996. She was accepted to the University of Colorado at Boulder where she studied under Dr. Holly Roadfelt-O'Riordan (1997-1998), Prof. Alvin Chow (1998-1999), and Prof. Andrew Cooperstock (1999-2001). On the cello her instructors include Mari H. Dorman, DMA, and David Short.
Continuing her education, Monica went on to study with Prof. Emeritus John Ehrlich of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2005. In addition she has also studied violin with Vladimir Petrov (1999-2001), and Composition with many including Prof. Emeritus Luis Jorge Gonzeles of the University of Colorado at Boulder during her collage career and afterwards.
Ms. Sáles resides in Broomfield Colorado and continues to play, compose and share her love of music with her students.
Education:
Bachelor of Music 1997-2004
University of Colorado at Boulder
Majors: Music Composition, Piano and Cello
Minor: Mathematics
Teaching Experience: Piano, Cello, Violin and Viola, (1996-2006) Broomfield Colorado and Pella Iowa.
Private Instructor for Central College Music Connection Program, Pella Iowa, (2005-2006). Taught piano, cello and violin students and prepared them for performance and competition. Emphasis on theory, technique and musicality.
Adjunct Instructor Pella Elementary, Middle and High Schools, Pella Iowa. (2005- 2006) |
