Today we’d like to introduce you to Isaac Agundez.
Hi Isaac, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I come from a family of musicians, so a lot was expected from me. When I was a child, during worship at church, I would clap off beat. I also wanted to mention that I had chronic sinus and a murmur in my heart. My parents were concerned because it seemed like I wasn’t musically inclined. My father is an amazing guitarist, and he would make us sing in harmonies with my siblings. I was forced to learn an instrument, tried the guitar like my dad, the guitar and I have a love/hate relationship. I wanted to try accordion because of norteño music, we couldn’t afford one. Once I joined high school, my parents enrolled me into marching band, so I could learn how to play the saxophone like my grandfather. Once I played the saxophone for the first time, my life changed forever. I gave up my dream of becoming a lawyer, so I could be a full time musician. I come from a low income family, so I didn’t have transportation nor money to buy my own instrument, I would stay late at school so I could practice 4 hours daily. My dad bought my first saxophone during my senior year in high school. During this time I discovered that I have perfect pitch.
Music has opened so many doors in my life, from getting an education, to being able to play in 18 different countries around the world. I had the blessing to study with saxophone genius Eric Marienthal after I met him at a Yellowjackets concert. I believe my life is a miracle, being able to play the saxophone after having chronic sinus and a heart murmur, there is definitely a powerful being who had this planned for me. Now I teach at EJE Academies Charter School, and I also teach Music Clinics around Latin America. If you work hard, dreams are possible.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I would say in the beginning, finances were always an issue. Not having your own instrument, struggling with transportation, riding the bus, taking a long time getting from one place to another.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a saxophonist, play in different events, I also record and go on tour with different bands.
During the day, I also teach music at a Middle School.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I plan on making more music, going on tour, and record.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacagundezofficial?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@isaacagundez8160
Image Credits
Isaac Flores
