Ana Gonzales bio

Ana Gonzalez de Jorgenson was born in Mexico into a family that included musicians. Her early years were spent listening to classical music, boleros from the past, as well as traditional ranchero and romantic ballads. Ana enjoys tangos operas and other dramatic shows. She started singing and studying the piano with her mom, then began more intense vocal training when she was 16 working with the famous Mexican tenor Flavio Becerra. The School of Music of Guadalajara University and the School of Sacred Music of Toluca in Mexico furthered her education in music. While a student, and being a young professional within Mexico City and Guadalajara she sang with several chamber groups and choruses. She sang with the Fort Lauderdale Symphony Chorus in the United States before moving to the southern part of California. She sings as a soloist Latin American music for private functions and as a member Ensemble XXI in Redlands. Alongside being an instructor and performer in the local area the passion for arts and music keeps her engaged in a wide range of initiatives. Ana was also a member of the Community Chorus of Redlands and Inland Master Chorale. She is now a teacher at The Performance Loft. Ana hopes that through her sharing of Latin American traditional songs, to inspire a love, especially for the young generation, for keeping this music vibrant.