Aleia González (she/her/hers) holds a Master of Music degree in guitar performance from UMKC. As a performance artist, she is constantly seeking for opportunities to collaborate with singers and instrumentalists of the Kansas City area. Part of this personal initiative include participation in new music concerts and collaborations with ensembles such as KC VITAs, Emporia State University’s Chamber Music Soirée, and others. As a soloist, Aleia performs regularly at the Casual Concert Series of the Kansas City Guitar Society. Similarly, she always tries to include the music from her home country, Paraguay, in her concert repertoire. Currently, education plays an essential role in Aleia’s musical life: based in Lawrence, KS, she teaches guitar at Washburn University, Rockhurst University, MidAmerica Nazarene University, and Palen Music Center.