Building Bridges for Young Musicians in Latin America 🇲🇽🇻🇪 Cellist and FIMG founder Ángel Miguel Hernández shares the inspiring story behind the Festival Internacional de Música Guadalajara and its mission to open doors for young classical musicians across Latin America. In this episode, we also announce a new collaboration: Project Clikk is partnering with FIMG to launch the Clikk Scholarship, a new initiative supporting talented students who lack access to formal training and opportunities.New! Clikk x FIMG ScholarshipProject Clikk and FIMG are proud to announce a new scholarship supporting underrepresented youth musicians. This joint effort reflects our shared mission: to expand access to high-quality music education and empower the next generation of artists.Ángel Miguel Hernández is a Venezuelan cellist and passionate music educator, known for his expressive performances and commitment to youth musical development. He is the founder and director of the Festival Internacional de Música de Guadalajara (FIMG)—a growing international platform offering high-level masterclasses, recitals, and mentorship for young musicians across Latin America. A member of the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, Ángel has performed as a soloist and chamber musician around the world, collaborating with acclaimed artists such as Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Rachel Barton Pine, Giovanni Gnocchi, Inbal Segev, and Jennifer Stumm. 0:00 – Ángel introduces the Festival Internacional de Música Guadalajara (FIMG) and its founding purpose1:35 – Why young musicians in Mexico needed this: lack of access, elite barriers, and community gaps6:33 – Lessons from Venezuela: why Ángel wants to build low-cost cello festivals & the funding roadblocks11:13 – How social media and grassroots action are reshaping access to classical music for Latin American youth16:19 – Scholarships, mentorship, and a $1,500 custom bow: how FIMG supports its students20:49 – Empowerment through stories: ongoing support and visibility for young musicians23:45 – Chamber music as a community-builder + hopes for orchestral collaboration and competition31:37 – FIMG’s vision: beyond concerts, it’s a movement of belonging and global artistry🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Clikk Chats with visionary artists and educators reshaping the future of music education.Questions or collab ideas? Reach out via [email protected] or @Project_cliKK Music credit: Angel HernandezFollow Ángel & FIMG:🌐 FIMG Website: https://www.fimg.mx▶️ FIMG YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fimgmx▶️ Ángel’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelmiguelhernandez📸 FIMG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fimgmx
