San Antonio, Texas

Catherine Yara Aponte

Violinist | Educator | Performer

Catherine combines professional performance with individualized private lessons, helping students build strong technique, musicianship, and confidence.

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performance

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Solo, chamber, and orchestral performance shaped by artistry, collaboration, and expressive musicianship.

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private lessons

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Individualized private violin lessons and chamber coaching focused on strong technique, musicianship, and confident playing.

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education

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Workshops, masterclasses, outreach, and educational projects that support accessible, culturally responsive music education.

Performance

Catherine is an active violinist in San Antonio, performing with the Alamo City Symphony Viva and as a soloist for select engagements. Her work spans orchestral and solo performance, bringing together expressive musicianship, collaboration, and a thoughtful approach to each program.

Her performance work also includes original arrangements created for select programs and musical settings.

Private Lessons

Catherine offers individualized private violin lessons in San Antonio for students seeking strong technique, confident musicianship, and thoughtful musical development.

Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals and may include support with technique, repertoire, school orchestra, performance preparation, and auditions.

Masterclasses, Workshops & Programs

Catherine’s educational work includes masterclasses, workshops, and collaborative projects that connect technique, musicianship, and performance experience.

Drawing on her perspective as an active performer and educator, she brings practical musical insight into group learning environments while encouraging thoughtful, engaged approaches to music-making.

About Catherine Yara Aponte

Catherine Yara Aponte is a violinist, educator, and performer based in San Antonio, Texas. Her professional life moves between the stage, private studio, and educational settings, bringing together performance, musicianship, and a thoughtful approach to working with students.

Originally from Colombia, Catherine’s musical background and experiences continue to shape a career centered on performance, education, and creative collaboration.

From The Studio

Dvořák’s Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81
A piece Catherine never gets tired of playing
Bach and Tchaikovsky
The composer currently living on her music stand
The food and the music
A piece of Colombia she always carries with her
You’ll probably find her playing soccer
Outside the music room