Esperanza Salgado

Before university, I never went to a concert— well except that one time when I was in high school. I went to see, at the time, my one true love, Prince Royce. Other than that, I was pretty much not a fan of concerts(come to find out, it has to do with my sensory sensitivities!) I actually never planned on attending any of them until my music 101 class required us to attend a concert from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I was like fine so be it. It’s cool. My professor briefed the class on...

In passive listening, it is in the background versus the forefront. You are likely indifferent but at max, you are enjoying the music at face value. On the other hand, in active listening, you are interacting with the music deeply by not only exploring the different elements of music, but also research the music.

Hi, I’m Esperanza Salgado. I'm a flutist, composer, and educator passionate about reimagining how we connect with music. My journey with music has been anything but linear, and that’s what makes it meaningful. I believe music is more than just performance or technique—it’s a way of understanding ourselves and others. My mission is to create spaces where musicians can grow with confidence, compassion, and joy. This is what I do all day I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of...