Making music happen; support David’s Berklee dream

My name is Roberto David Maldonado Galván and I am a classical and jazz guitarist from La Manzanilla, Jalisco in Mexico.  

I graduated from the Music Department of the University of Nuevo León with multiple awards in classical guitar in 2023. My musical interests led me to Xalapa, Veracruz, where I am pursuing a degree in jazz studies at the University of Veracruz. I have participated in many national and international jazz festivals over the past 3 years. 

I'm thrilled to share that I have been accepted into the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Out of a hundred applicants, I was one of three selected for a $14,000 U.S. scholarship, awarded based on a video submission of my guitar performance. However, despite this achievement, the scholarship only partially covers the significant costs of attending Berklee. 

With a semester's tuition at $24,000 U.S. and estimated living expenses of $10,000, I urgently need financial support to make my dream of studying in Boston a reality.

Your contribution would mean the world to me, helping bridge the financial gap and enabling me to focus on my music education. I'm passionate about sharing my music to promote artistic expression and cultural exchange. Your support will be helping me fulfill a lifelong dream as well as helping me give back to my community.

My goal is to contribute to the growth of contemporary and classical music, to build bridges between Latin American music communities in the U.S. and Mexico, and to empower other young musicians.

Thank you, in advance, for helping me achieve my dream.