Lily Guerrero is Assistant Professor of Voice and Director of Vocal Pedagogy at the University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music. The daughter of Mexican and Cuban immigrants, her research focuses on advocating for Latinx voices in classical music and she has received fellowship funding for this endeavor from the Society for American Music. She is sought out as a 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 as well as the organizer for the NATS Latinx/Hispanic Teachers Affinity Group. Guerrero also contributes her knowledge of underrepresented composers as an Art Song Advisor for Song Helix and the Institute for Composer Diversity, and serves the local community as a Teaching Artist for Austin Opera. In the summer, Guerrero is on the Voice Faculty of the Atlantic Music Festival in Waterville, Maine. An activist-scholar, Guerrero’s research highlights the intersection of music and social justice in the United States.
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
upcoming lectures and masterclasses
06.22.23
Guest Masterclass
Capital City Choir Camp
Austin, TX
07.29.23
Vocal Masterclass
Atlantic Music Festival
Waterville, ME
02.15.24
Understanding MTD from a Trauma-Informed Perspective
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
02.24.24
DEI for the Voice Studio
Maddie Tarbox Voice Studio
Virtual
03.19.24
Faculty First Look Mentor
New York University
Virtual
06.30.24
Spanish-Language Pop Songs for MT Singers
National Association of Teachers of Singing Conference
Knoxville, TN
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.
