January 25, 2023
EPISODE 6
ADRIÁN NÁJERA-COTO Adrián Nájera-Coto, with degrees from Universidad de Costa Rica, Western Illinois University, and the Chicago College of Performing Arts, has left a remarkable imprint in music. A member of the Youth Orchestra of the Americas, he graced grand stages like Carnegie Hall and St. Peter's Basilica.
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GUEST ARTIST
Adrián Nájera-Coto holds degrees from Universidad de Costa Rica (2005), Western Illinois University (2007), and the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University (2009). As a member of the Youth Orchestra of the Americas (YOA), Nájera-Coto performed in important venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York City, Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, National Theater of Panama, Inter-American Development Bank in Washington DC and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. From 2010 to 2017, he served as principal bass trombonist of the Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Adrián has extensively performed and taught in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, México, and Costa Rica, as well as in different cities in the United States. Adrián has served as a full-time professor and associate director of the Department of Media and Digital Culture at Tec de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey.
In 2021-2022, Nájera-Coto was a cohort member of the Global Leaders Program (GLP), a twelve-month Executive Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Arts Innovation, Community Development, Business Management, Design Thinking, and Education Leadership. Most recent engagements as a teaching artist include presenting at the International Teaching Artist Collaborative Conference - ITAC6 in Oslo, Norway in 2022 and being a recipient of the ITAC6-7 project fund, leading a transdisciplinary team from Costa Rica, India, and Norway in a creative/explorative project that will be showcased in New Zealand in 2024. Adrián is currently enrolled in the Educational Leadership/Higher Education Administration doctoral program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
In 2021-2022, Nájera-Coto was a cohort member of the Global Leaders Program (GLP), a twelve-month Executive Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Arts Innovation, Community Development, Business Management, Design Thinking, and Education Leadership. Most recent engagements as a teaching artist include presenting at the International Teaching Artist Collaborative Conference - ITAC6 in Oslo, Norway in 2022 and being a recipient of the ITAC6-7 project fund, leading a transdisciplinary team from Costa Rica, India, and Norway in a creative/explorative project that will be showcased in New Zealand in 2024. Adrián is currently enrolled in the Educational Leadership/Higher Education Administration doctoral program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Episode Description
Adrián Nájera-Coto, with degrees from Universidad de Costa Rica, Western Illinois University, and the Chicago College of Performing Arts, has left a remarkable imprint in music. A member of the Youth Orchestra of the Americas, he graced grand stages like Carnegie Hall and St. Peter's Basilica. A former principal bass trombonist and educator, Nájera-Coto's impact extends globally, having performed and taught across the Americas. As a GLP cohort member, he's embraced leadership and innovation, showcased at events like ITAC6 and through transformative projects. Currently pursuing a doctoral program in Educational Leadership, Nájera-Coto's journey continues to inspire.
Takeaways
Kristine Dizon, the CEO and founder of the Modern Artist Project, interviews Adrián Nájera-Coto, a bass trombonist and graduate research assistant at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Adrián has a background in music performance and has taught at the university level. In the interview, they discuss the challenges of communicating and connecting with people in regards to education and art. Adrián emphasizes the importance of involving people in the decision-making process and making connections through art. They also suggest using different approaches and methods to reach different groups of people and finding common ground with them. Kristine agrees and adds that it is important to be open to change and to listen to the needs and concerns of others.
Adrián also discusses the importance of not being afraid of failure and learning from mistakes, as well as having a strong belief in oneself and one's actions. Kristine asks for advice on how to approach a career in the digital age, and Adrián advises being open to learning new things, staying up to date with technology and trends, and finding ways to stand out in a competitive field. They also recommend networking and building relationships with others in the industry. Kristine agrees and adds the importance of having a strong work ethic and being able to adapt to change.
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If you would like to hear more about any specific topics, please email us at info@themodernartistproject.com. I would love to help support your community in all artistic disciplines.
Kristine Dizon
The Modern Artist Project
Takeaways
Kristine Dizon, the CEO and founder of the Modern Artist Project, interviews Adrián Nájera-Coto, a bass trombonist and graduate research assistant at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Adrián has a background in music performance and has taught at the university level. In the interview, they discuss the challenges of communicating and connecting with people in regards to education and art. Adrián emphasizes the importance of involving people in the decision-making process and making connections through art. They also suggest using different approaches and methods to reach different groups of people and finding common ground with them. Kristine agrees and adds that it is important to be open to change and to listen to the needs and concerns of others.
Adrián also discusses the importance of not being afraid of failure and learning from mistakes, as well as having a strong belief in oneself and one's actions. Kristine asks for advice on how to approach a career in the digital age, and Adrián advises being open to learning new things, staying up to date with technology and trends, and finding ways to stand out in a competitive field. They also recommend networking and building relationships with others in the industry. Kristine agrees and adds the importance of having a strong work ethic and being able to adapt to change.
Social Media Links
Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
What’s Next?!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with your friends. If you liked this podcast, please rate and write a review of how this show has helped you. This will help us be able to increase our visibility nationally and in being able to make an impact on the profession.
If you would like to hear more about any specific topics, please email us at info@themodernartistproject.com. I would love to help support your community in all artistic disciplines.
Kristine Dizon
The Modern Artist Project