Birth date: September 25, 1954
Birthplace: Watsonville, Ca.
Residing In: Whittier, Ca.
Performing Mariachi Music: 30 years
Professional Musician, Mariachi Educator, Instructor,  Lecturer and Mom
Education: B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz (specialty in Mexican folk music)
Special Honors/Awards:  NEA Master Teacher certification, 2004 International Mariachi Hall of Fame Inductee