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Ana María Otamendi is a Venezuelan artist with a diverse career as a vocal coach, collaborative pianist, chamber musician, recording artist, pedagogue, entrepreneur, and conductor. She is the Co-Artistic Director of sought-after summer programs for collaborative pianists worldwide. Ana María is a founding member of several pianist ensembles including Aelia Duo and Hall/Otamendi Duo. Additionally, she leads the Reverón Piano Trio, a Venezuelan ensemble dedicated to standard repertoire and modern Latin American piano trios. Throughout her career, she has co-founded the Collaborative Piano Institute, attracting renowned faculty. Her recordings of Latin American chamber music have received acclaim, and she plans to release four albums in 2024 and 2025. Ana María has interests in the intersection of Neuroscience and Psychology as applied to learning and practicing instruments. She has lectured and presented workshops at prestigious institutions such as Cambridge University and Yale University, emphasizing the latest research in psychological, neurological, and pedagogical methods of learning. She holds a Master’s degree in piano performance from the University of Wisconsin and a Doctorate in Collaborative Piano from the University of Michigan. Ana María's rich performing career includes soloist and collaborative performances with esteemed orchestras and artists across important venues worldwide.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Currently serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Collaborative Piano Program at the University of Michigan.
Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA
Served as Associate Professor of Collaborative Piano, where she created a doctoral program.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science