Staff

Professor Raul Noriega

Raul Noriega

Violin & Viola professor

Raul Noriega

Violin & Viola Professor

Graduated from Violin in Cuba (1982) where he also worked as a professor at the “Escuela Vocacional y Profesional de Música.” He worked during 25 years as a professor at the “Conservatorio de Música del Edo. Aragua,” Venezuela, Raul Noriega was a professor from the Orchestral Movement of Venezuela. 

He has worked as a Violin and Viola professor at several different music schools in Camaguey, Cuba. Havana, Cuba. Calabozo, Venezuela. Maracay, Venezuela. La Victoria, Venezuela, and Miami, FL. Raul Noriega is currently a professor at several music schools in Miami as well as Golden Strings Academy. As a musician, he has played the Violin and Viola at “Miami Symphony Orchestra,” “South Florida Symphony Orchestra,” “Miami Chamber Orchestra,” and “Bolivar Phil,” among many others.

Professor Noilarthy Pino

Noilarthy Pino

Violin professor

Noilarthy Pino

Violin Professor

With more than 20 years of experience on the field, Noilarthy Pino has worked with children, teenagers and adults. Noilarthy Pino started her musical studies in Venezuela, where she obtained the title of “Specialist Professor of Music” at the “Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador (1997).” Noilarthy Pino has been part of many special courses with great Violin Maestros such as Olivier Charlier and Margaret Pardee, as well as many Orchestras such as “Miami Chamber Orchestra,” “Orquesta Sinfonica de Aragua” (As a founder member) and many more.

Noilarthy Pino has been a violin professor at several music schools in Maracay, Venezuela. and is currently working as a violin professor at many schools in Miami FL. Such as Golden Strings Academy.

Carla Michelle Millan

Piano Professor

Graduate of the National School of Music in Cuba, with extensive experience as a piano performer, instructor, and trainer. Carla Michelle Millan is Skilled in teaching solfeggio, music history, music appreciation, and pedagogy. Carla Michelle Millan is Recognized for strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and a deep commitment to excellence in music education and performance.

Professor Carla Michelle Millan excels in working with young children, fostering noticeable improvement in their skills within a short period of time. Students consistently leave each lesson with both progress and a beautiful smile.

Professor William Llama de Oro

William Llama De Oro

Guitar professor

William Llama De Oro

Guitar Professor

William Llama De Oro is an accomplished guitarist and educator with over 30 years of teaching experience. William Llama De Oro is a graduate of the National School of Arts in 1991 and the Higher Institute of Arts, he has dedicated his career to training students of all levels while cultivating a deep appreciation for the instrument. William Llama De Oro’s professional journey reflects both mastery of technique and a strong commitment to passing on his knowledge to the next generation.

From 1989 to 1991, William Llama De Oro studied at the ENA under the guidance of renowned guitarist Joaquín Clerch, an experience that greatly influenced his artistic and pedagogical approach. With this solid foundation, William Llama De Oro has built a reputation as a respected professor, recognized for his ability to inspire and guide students toward musical excellence.

Professor Rosa Urquiza

Rosa Urquiza

Piano professor

Rosa Urquiza

Piano Professor

With over 40 years of experience as a Piano professor, Rosa Urquiza graduated from the “Escuela Profesional de Música José White” Camagüey, Cuba in 1984.

Rosa Urquiza has worked as a Piano professor in Camagüey, Cuba as well as the “Conservatorio de Música del Edo. Aragua” Maracay, Venezuela.

During Rosa Urquiza’s time in Venezuela she gained extensive experience working with the “Orquesta Sinfónica de Aragua” where she worked on the regular concert season since 1994 under the direction of several national and international conductors where she took park of several local and international tours.

Rosa Urquiza also demonstrated her brilliant Piano skills as a soloist for several concerts as well as an accompanying pianist where she worked alongside José Antonio Abreu for the Latin American Violin Academy in Caracas, Venezuela. Rosa Urquiza gained experience working at many other schools and organizations both profit and non-profit throughout all of these years.

Jose Pradas

Cello professor

Jose Pradas

Cello Professor

Jose Pradas began his musical studies in 1978 when he was only 7 years old. In 1990 he graduated from the “Escuela Vocacional de Arte” in Camaguey Cuba as a cellist and joined the “Camaguey Symphony Orchestra” and the “Union String Quartet.” Jose Pradas performed in the “Orquesta Sinfonica de Aragua” for 22 years and participated in several international tours such as: Martinique 1996, Havana 2007, Bogota 2007, etc. Jose Pradas also played in other orchestras in Venezuela including the well known “Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.” Jose Pradas worked on the “Sistema Nacional de Orquestas de Venezuela” where he worked as a professor in many states of the country.

In 2015 Jose Pradas joined the “Miami Symphony Orchestra” and the “Florida Chamber Orchestra” as a Cellist, where he participated in concerts alongside international superstars such as Juanes, Il Volo, Willy Chirino, Placido Domingo, among others. Jose Pradas works as a cello professor at several schools in Miami FL. such as Golden Strings Academy.

Felipa Moncada

Cello professor

Felipa Moncada

Cello Professor

Felipa Moncada is a professional musician from Camaguey, Cuba. She speaks Spanish, English, and Russian. Felipa Moncada received her musical education in the A.V Nezhdanova Musical Conservatory (now known as the Odessa National Music Academy) which is a higher musical education academy in Odessa, Ukraine. Between 1988 and 2018 she was the first Cello player on the “Orquesta Sinfonica de Matanzas” in Matanzas, Cuba. She then lived in Chile between 2019 – 2021 where she worked as a musician in the “Fundacion Margamarga” in Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, Chile. And as a music professor in the “Casa de la Cultura Lucho Gatica” in Rancagua, Chile.

Felipa Moncada has great experience as a musician, professor, and working with children as well as an organizer and promoter of events.