Koru Mindfulness Teacher
Raul Rodriguez
Raúl I. Rodríguez is Professor of Music at Texas State University as Teacher/Artist of tuba and euphonium. As an active musician with over 30 years of experience he has performed in various parts of the United States, Mexico, Ireland, and Sweden and is currently principal tuba with the Victoria Bach Festival in Texas, and a member of the San Antonio Brass Band. In 2015, his method book Low Blows for Tuba was published by Balquhidder Music and is distributed by Carl Fischer Music. He is recognized as a National Arts Associate by Sigma Alpha Iota. In the summer of 2002, Mr. Rodríguez was appointed principal tuba of the Texas Philharmonic to record the soundtrack for the musical score Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams.
Raúl began his journey into the mindfulness realm in the late 90s and began his formal meditation practice in 2020. In 2022, he became certified through the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults, continues his mindfulness practice, and presents pedagogical topics at national music conferences centered on the integration of a mindfulness practice for the performing artist.
Entry created March 26, 2024