Enjoying Performing Arts as a profession,
through 4 Certified highly personalized training environments that fosters artistic growth, international experience, and performing excellence.
My Private Studio have limited spaces because thanks to my Sponsors it offers Scholarships for the most talented students.
Private Studio
Enjoying Performing Arts as a profession
Internationally Certified Programs
For Majors In:
Conducting (Opera, Orchestra, Choral and Ballet);
Performance (Voice, Piano, Violin, Viola);
Musical Theater, Music Ed, Music Theory, Composition, Orchestration, Musicology, and Music Business.
Barbosa-Vásquez/Private-Studio is the place for talented people around the globe that want to be trained in a challenging environment with an international perspective of musical level and artistic projection. With a carefully designed and personalized curriculum and close attention of me week by week; at the studio each student works hard to pursue an important career in Performing Arts no matter which major is focused or which part of the world are they living.
4 Certified Programs
At USA, Colombia, and Türkiye
Each curriculum of the program is totally personalized in order to get the best possible results in each student.
With close attention from an International Faculty and working directly with me, all the programs grant Certifications valid in the 3 Countries.
Performing Arts Career Development
Broadcasting and enhancing your Career at International Level with a Certificate Program of 3 Academic Modules of 4 months (3 Units per Module).
This program is designed to teach you how to manage: your Career, your Training Focuses and your Universities/Conservatories, Professors and Employment Choices, your Finances, your branding, etc; all to achieve the Performing Arts career that you want to pursue.
From Doctoral Students of different universities across the globe, to Artists in their firsts steps, this Performing Arts Career Development program helps my students to achieve their Career Goals in the Performing Arts Professional-Academic World.
Artist Major
Training
Developing and perfecting your art at International Level with a Certificate Program of 6 Academic Modules of 4 months (6 or 9 Units per Module Depending the Needs of each Specific Student)
With a totally personalized curriculum based in their specific needs, level and career desires; this program is perfect for artists that wants to pursue a live in the international Performing Arts sphere. Like Elite Athletes, the students (from basic to doctoral levels) will be training in a demanding program that will allow them to be at international levels with an global artistic presence.
Auditions/Competitions
Expert
Being ALWAYS ready for Universities and Professional Auditions/Competitions with a Certificate Program of 3 Academic Modules of 4 months (3 Units per Module)
Opportunities arrived when you do not spect those, thus the sooner you start this program in your career the better auditions and competitions skills you will have when you need those.Learn how to be totally prepare to control yourself under pressure and be successful.
This unique training program is for the people that want to be ready for any auditions and be at their best level for a competition no matter which Major and type of audition is.
Virtuoso Certified Program
Special program for the most talented and ambitious artists that want to be part of the three programs at the same time with a perfect interaction of the curriculums in their programs. To be graduated of the Virtuoso Certified Program the student needs to be registered in 3 certificated programs at the same time and must complete those in a term of 2 academic years with successful artistic results.
Study no matter which part of the world are you living.
The studio is mainly focused in online meetings, it helps us to create a correct and continuously weekly sessions no matter where you live or where I’m conducting. Due to my international responsibilities is the best solution while it helps my students to manage their time and their responsibilities easily.
In addition, students are welcome to come to my Studios in Los Ángeles (CA) - USA, Bloomington (IN) - USA, Bogotá - Colombia, Bursa - Türkiye, and Bodrum - Türkiye; to take classes in person with me (According to my Yearly Available Schedule).
Performing Arts is my life and help others to create a way of living based in it is very important for me. As a Music & Artistic Director, Guest Conductor and Scholar in USA, Latin America, Europe and Asia; I share the "Performing Arts Dream" with organizations, orchestra members and their audiences regularly. It’s a great experience and is my focus as professional, but some talented and ambitious artists asked me to work more continually as my students. Therefore, I decided to create a place to share my international experiences, training and the advances in the field that I have been developing during more than 18 years; in a totally personalized program with regular weekly meetings and one by one interaction.
Why to study
with me?
✓ 18 years of International Experience
✓ Personalized Curriculum
✓ Outstanding Track of Student Success
More than one-on-one sessions, the path to unlock your artistic talent at international level...
With more than 14 years of International Music Career, and 18 years of Pedagogic experience at all levels (from Doctoral students to beginners), I have been helping many people to reach their music career goals. All of these years of international experience allowed me to understand that to teach a performing arts effectively, is crucial to address that every person is unique! Therefore, everyone needs a totally different approach to unlock and/or enhance their artistic talent. That's why I develop a totally personalized curriculum for each one of my students, and results speak for themselves:
I am proud to share that people that have worked with me during the last 18 years, have been:
- Admitted to distinguished Graduate and Undergrad degrees* as: Indiana University (Bloomington, IN, USA), Colburn Conservatory (Los Angeles, CA, USA), Juilliard School (New York, NY), Azusa Pacific University (Azusa, CA, USA), Universidad Pedagógica Nacional (Bogotá, Colombia), Universidad Nacional de Colombia (Bogotá, Colombia), among others.
*Many of them with great scholarships
- Invited as soloists, conductors, or composers with many Performing Arts organizations globally as: the LA Opera (Los Angeles, CA, USA), l'Orchestra Philharmonique de Radio France (Paris, France), the World Music Symphony Orchestra (Los Angeles, USA), the Houston Grand Opera (Houston, Texas, USA), the Huila Philharmonic (Huila, Colombia), the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia (Bogotá, Colombia), the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de la Policia de Colombia (Bogotá, Colombia), the Shenzhen symphony orchestra (Shenzhen, China), among others.
- Selected as members of prestigious Professional Organizations as: Indianapolis Symphony (Indianapolis, IN, USA), New World Symphony (Miami, FL, USA), Evansville Philharmonic (Evansville, IN, USA), Columbus Indiana Philharmonic (Columbus, IN, USA), among others.
Simon Woods
President and CEO
League of American Orchestras
“Diego [...] I actually think you should be our mentors [...] you bring many answers because you have fresher perspectives."
Mayra Rico
Coordinator
Family Services Recreation
City of Azusa, California (USA)
"I want to thank you Diego for everything he has taught my daughters. Thank you for loving music so much that they couldn't help but fall in love with it too. The confidence they have now, the way they listen to music, the way they talk about it has changed over the summer."
Julio Saldaña
General Director
Esperanza Azteca
National Orchestra and Choir Program
"Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez gave master classes and conducting classes to teachers and students of the Esperanza Azteca Founder Orchestra... I am pleased to report that he gave high quality and outstanding master classes…”
Thomas Wieligman
Former Executive Administrator
Instrumental Ensembles at Jacobs School of Music - Indiana University
[Diego's] methods rely on his ability to elicit emotional levels of playing from the ensemble while he maintains a strategic leadership approach and his deep connection with the music..."
Wilbur Lin
Music Director | The Missouri Symphony
Music Director | Denver Young Artists Orchestra
Associate Conductor | Colorado Symphony
"Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez’s interests and knowledge extend far beyond his excellent work on the podium. His passion and research into the many forms of performing arts in general will no doubt provide invaluable insight and be a great resource to our field.”
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1. Is this studio only for highly experienced performers?No, the studio is open to all levels! Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced performer, the studio’s programs are customized to meet you where you are and guide you toward your unique goals. Thanks to my 18 years of experience teaching students at every level, from doctoral candidates to beginners, with outstanding results, I'll customize the program for your specific level and needs.
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2. How will the online classes work if I’m in a different time zone?Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate different time zones. With students around the world, the studio makes it easy to find a weekly time that suits your schedule. Online classes ensure continuity no matter where you live or where I am conducting or developing research, so you can focus on building your skills without travel constraints neither interruptions.
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3. What if I don’t feel ready for a full program?There are options for every level of commitment. If you’re not ready for a full program, consider Private Coaching or Elite Audition Preparation for short-term, focused guidance on specific goals. These flexible, personalized options allow you to start small and build confidence as you progress.
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4. How does the personalized curriculum help me?The curriculum is tailored specifically for your artistic needs and goals. I firmly believe (and know by advance research) that each artist is unique, so I create a custom path that unlocks your talent, targeting the skills, repertoire, and performance strategies needed for your success. The personalized curriculum has helped many students gain admission to top artistic programs worldwide as well as positions and soloists invitations to international performing arts institutions.
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5. Will I have real opportunities to perform and advance my career?Yes, the studio’s international reputation provides unique performance and networking opportunities. With connections to prestigious performing arts institutions worldwide, many students have gone on to perform as soloists, or in ensemble roles, conduct, has their music performed and gained entry to top-tier schools. You’ll be mentored not only in artistry but also in navigating the professional landscape of the performing arts. *Remember, as a mentor I can show you the path, guide you through it, and give share with you how to build your opportunities, but the one that has to commit and walk the path is you ;)
Diego Barbosa-Vásquez
Opera, Orchestra, and Ballet Conductor & Scholar
Colombian-born, Worldwide trained, and currently based in the USA, Maestro Barbosa-Vasquez is the General Director of the Performing Arts Laboratory and Music Director of The Americas Chamber Orchestra. He is recognized as a "Musical Genius" by the international press and is Official Ambassador of Colombia. He has gained international recognition through his performances across the globe, by representing Latin America in conducting competitions and events, and is recognized for his major scholarly/practical contributions to the performing arts field.
Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez has collaborated as Conductor with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, IU Opera and Ballet Theater, and IU Symphonies (USA). In addition, was Music & Artistic Director of the CASC Opera Camp and the World Music Symphony Orchestra (Los Angeles, CA); Music & Artistic Director of Pronartes Musical Theater, Huila Philharmonic, and E&P Orchestra and Choir System (Colombia), and Principal Guest Conductor of El Salvador National Youth Symphony Orchestra for 6 years, between other Artistic Director positions at USA and LatinAmerica. Moreover, the Colombian Maestro holds a Doctor Degree from the prestigious Opera, Orchestra, and Ballet Conducting Department at Jacobs School of Music of Indiana University (USA) with Doctoral Minors in Music Theory and Arts Administration.
Furthermore, Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez is a Multidisciplinary Scholar internationally recognized for his PostDoctoral Research in LatinAmerican Cultures, Arts and Identities as Artists/Scholar Collaborating with distinguished centers as CLACS, and for his PostDoctoral Research in Performing Arts Sustainability (Dimensions: Artistic, Financial, Social and Ecological) with emphasis on International Business, International Political-Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Public Policy development collaborating with the prestigious Ostrom Workshop as affiliated scholar.
Enjoying Performing Arts as a profession,
through 4 Certified highly personalized training environments that fosters artistic growth, international experience, and performing excellence.
My Private Studio has limited spaces because thanks to my Sponsors it offers Scholarships for the most talented students.