Dr. Liliana Guerrero is Assistant Professor of Voice at the Butler School of Music, where she teaches applied voice and vocal pedagogy.
The daughter of Mexican and Cuban immigrants, her research focuses on advocating for Latin-American voices in classical music and she has received fellowship funding for this from the Society for American Music. She is a frequent lecturer and panelist on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the voice studio and serves as a member of the NATS DEI Task Force, co-founder of the Ibero-American Chapter of NATS, and organizer for the NATS Latinx/Hispanic Teachers Affinity Group. She is a previous Faculty-First Look Fellow at NYU Steinhardt and Future of Music Faculty Fellow at Cleveland Institute of Music. With a passion for community outreach, Guerrero is a Teaching Artist for Austin Opera and Vice President of Membership for the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Guerrero spends summers on the voice faculty of the Atlantic Music Festival.
Her research interests include the intersection of music, social justice, and mental health. As an activist-scholar, Guerrero creates musical programming in major cities including Chicago and Austin that provide performing opportunities to young artists while encouraging civic engagement via mutual aid to underserved communities. Guerrero strives to embody a pedagogy that is trauma-informed, gender-affirming, and guided by the cultural capital and lived experience of each student. A proponent of singing and teaching all vocal styles, Guerrero completed the Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah Conservatory as well as Level 1 of LoVetri Somatic Voicework™. She was also a 2021 NATS Intern. Guerrero is a member of the National Association for Teachers of Singing, Pan American Vocology Association, National Opera Association, Opera America, and National Association of Latino Arts and Culture.
GUERRERO NAMED YAMAHA 40 under 40 music educator
Yamaha launched the “40 Under 40” music education advocacy program in 2021 to celebrate and recognize outstanding young music educators who are making a difference by growing and strengthening their music programs. Now, we celebrate our fifth group of remarkable educators whose classrooms are safe spaces where musicality, creativity and innovation thrive.
These 40 educators — all under the age of 40 — showcase the following characteristics: action (anticipate what needs to be done and proactively take the necessary steps that lead to a stronger music program), courage (propose and implement new or bold ideas), creativity (show innovation and imagination in achieving plans and objectives) and growth (establish, grow or improve music education in their schools and communities).
upcoming lectures and masterclasses
09.06.24
Introduction to Latin American Art Song
Oakland University
Rochester, MI
03.17.25
Faculty First Look Mentor
New York University
Virtual
04.11.25
Introduction to Singing Mariachi and Latin Pop
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
“Dr Guerrero is an incredible teacher that cares about the well being of her students. She is a teacher that explains difficult concepts very easily and has helped me with my growth as student/musician.” -Student, Fall 2023
Guerrero and team secure $15K in funding for MEET THE OPERA children’s educational series in partnership with Austin Opera and Austin Public Library
canciones de latinoamérica: Celebrating hispanic heritage month
Guerrero joins ut austin - butler school of music voice faculty
“Dr. Guerrero is one of the most compassionate professors I’ve ever had, and makes sure that all of her students are seen and heard as the individuals they are.” -Student, Fall 2021
VOCAL FRI PODCAST
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
#VocalFam! Here is your chance! Your opportunity to make an impact in the lives of young singers and teachers of singing. VocalFri is proud to partner with NATS to bring you this #GivingTuesday event to sponsor the NATS Intern Program. Joining Sarah and Dr. P on the panel were familiar faces Liliana Guerrero, John Nix, Karen Brunssen, along with first time guest Douglas Carpenter. Each has their own special connection to the NATS Intern Program, and each shared with us the value it brings to early career teachers of singing.
Articles for classical singer magazine
Los Angeles nats: STUDIO CHAT
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
A series devoted to exploring life in and beyond the vocal studio with Adriana Manfredi, MFA and Dr. Lily Guerrero. Chat links are in bio as additional resources.
NATS announces 2021 Intern Program participants
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) has selected 16 members to take part in its 2021 Intern Program. This 10-day forum pairs experienced and recognized master teachers with talented early-career NATS members. The 2021 class is a varied and unique group, with 12 voice teachers and four collaborative pianists.
VOCAL FRI PODCAST
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Today we are honored to have Dr. Liliana Guerrero with us to discuss Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. Join the #VocalFam as we begin our journey towards making space for these sort of conversations which are a focal point in today's society. As a voice community may we be a part of the incredible work that Lily and many others are actively engaged. One of the most important episodes we've done.
guerrero Chosen for Future of Music Faculty Fellowship
guerrero named 2019-2020 nyu faculty first look scholar
NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development invites talented scholars of color and others underrepresented in the Academy completing their PhD, EdD, or other relevant terminal degrees to apply to participate in Faculty First-Look (FFL). Faculty First-Look provides a glimpse into what it takes to prepare for future faculty careers, particularly in disciplines and fields represented within the Steinhardt School.
