Fernando Flores [he/they]

Hi! My name is Fernando Flores and I am so excited to be back with YAMA and as a teaching artist this time around! 

I was born and raised here in Yakima, WA and have been playing the Viola for 12 years. I also really enjoy playing the Bass and Guitar! My musical journey began when I was 8 years old and heard about this new music program called “YAMA” during lunch one day and begged my parents to let me join. Little did my 3rd grade self know that this exceptional program would help me push through so many obstacles in my life and that one day I would be teaching alongside my first teachers. 

I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degrees in Music Education and Viola Performance at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. When I’m not playing or teaching music, you can find me on a football field teaching Color Guard at my alma mater A.C. Davis High School! Some of my other joys and hobbies include hiking, road trips, and farmers markets. 

I can’t wait to teach and learn from so many of the amazing students and teachers at YAMA.