
In
Argentina, after studying in the San Martin conservatory of music, where political
and economical hardship influenced the school's curriculum, and in the midst of
taking voice workshops in the 'Manuel de Falla' conservatory, Mónica
came to the US to pursue her music career. Studying Music Composition and Vocal
Performance in Oklahoma City University (OCU, a highly academic school) Monica
finished her Junior year and transferred to the California Institute of the Arts
(CalArts) where she earned the long awaited Performer/ Composer BFA degree.
During
her music schooling, Mónica studied voice with George Massey in OCU, and
Dr. Jacqueline Bobak in CalArts. Her Composition teachers were Stephen (Lucky)
Mosko, and Leo (Wadada) Smith. During her studies in OCU Mónica discovered
Conducting as her passion. She studied under Dr. Stephen Coker whom inspired her
greatly. Since then, Conducting became an important asset in Mónica's musical
career.
A great influence on Mónica when in OCU, was Dr. Frank Lynn
Payne (a rebel music prodigy, which is very hard to find these days).
Upon
graduating from CalArts Mónica decided to move away from music for a while
and chose to study Welding as a radical change. Amazingly Mónica fell in
love with Welding, which brought her back to Music along with more creativity
and new energy.
Along this arduous and long path, Mónica acquired
a strong sense of direction for her music. In her words: "When I hear a piece
of music, it's as if I come hungry and I want food. When I can't get 'food' from
other people's music, I prepare it myself. This is how I compose my own music
it comes from a deep need. It brings a real purpose for a new piece to be born.
This is how music that feeds the soul is created, and when it feeds one soul,
it feeds many
all humans share the same type of hunger."
In
her private life Mónica enjoys many hobbies such as: Landscaping, Gardening,
illustrating, and is an advocate in Goldfish keeping. She loves 'Boton' (her Super-Chinese
Shar-Pei). As an animal lover, volunteering in the Wildlife Waystation had taught
and transformed her so much that she keeps this place in her heart forever.

Mónica's
musical career is blessed with diversity. Apart from being a professional Soprano,
she is an experienced Choral and Instrumental Conductor of both sacred and secular
repertoire. She has professional experience as a Choral and Music Director in
several Churches, at concerts, and musical events. Furthermore, Mónica
is an active Composer and Producer. Together with her Husband, Eitan, they produce
music for a variety of media projects.
The following are Demo pieces written by Mónica
and Eitan. All vocals are by Mónica. Please visit our Hear
page for all our online demos.
I
Follow Barefoot
This
Sky And Love Says
My
Sweet Crushed Angel

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