Hi, I’m Octavio Omar Alcántara Serrano, a multidisciplinary musician and cultural project developer based in Querétaro, Mexico. I perform as a jazz bassist, I arrange and compose music, and I love blending performance with the development of cultural initiatives. I’m passionate about cross‑cultural collaboration and creating educational experiences that connect language, music and culture for communities. Beyond performing, I teach Spanish to international students and lead cross‑cultural educational experiences. I direct Art Promo, providing private musical training across multiple instruments, directing student ensembles for recitals, and managing branding and social media for artists and brands. I also collaborate with recording studios and international artists to develop events that bring music and culture to wider audiences across Mexico and beyond.

Octavio Omar Alcántara Serrano

Hi, I’m Octavio Omar Alcántara Serrano, a multidisciplinary musician and cultural project developer based in Querétaro, Mexico. I perform as a jazz bassist, I arrange and compose music, and I love blending performance with the development of cultural initiatives. I’m passionate about cross‑cultural collaboration and creating educational experiences that connect language, music and culture for communities. Beyond performing, I teach Spanish to international students and lead cross‑cultural educational experiences. I direct Art Promo, providing private musical training across multiple instruments, directing student ensembles for recitals, and managing branding and social media for artists and brands. I also collaborate with recording studios and international artists to develop events that bring music and culture to wider audiences across Mexico and beyond.

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Hi, I’m Octavio Omar Alcántara Serrano, a multidisciplinary musician and cultural project developer based in Querétaro, Mexico. I perform as a jazz bassist, I arrange and compose music, and I love blending performance with the development of cultural initiatives. I’m passionate about cross‑cultural collaboration and creating educational experiences that connect language, music and culture for communities.

Beyond performing, I teach Spanish to international students and lead cross‑cultural educational experiences. I direct Art Promo, providing private musical training across multiple instruments, directing student ensembles for recitals, and managing branding and social media for artists and brands. I also collaborate with recording studios and international artists to develop events that bring music and culture to wider audiences across Mexico and beyond.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Polish
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

CEO at ArtPromo
September 1, 2018 - Present
Developing musical and cultural events in various cities across Mexico. Creating artistic social media content. Managing promotional services for artists and brands.
Teacher at Musikala Studio / Academia de Música
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Providing private training on multiple instruments to students aged 5 to 60. Directing and developing student ensembles for recitals and performances.
Support Specialist at Elemental Estudio de Grabación
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Assisting with recording sessions in the studio with different groups and ensembles. Organizing and maintaining musical equipment. Managing social media accounts and developing branding strategies.
Director at Art Promo
January 1, 2020 - Present
Director of Art Promo; provides private musical training on multiple instruments to students aged 5 to 60; directs student ensembles for recitals; technical and management assistant at Elementary Studio de Grabacion; manages social media and branding strategies for artists and brands.
Music Educator at Musika La Estudio
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Providing private musical training on multiple instruments to students aged 5 to 60; developing musical and cultural educational experiences; collaborating with international artists and organizing branding strategies.
Technical & Management Assistant at Elementary Studio de Grabacion
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Assisting with recording sessions in the studio with different groups and ensembles; organizing and maintaining musical equipment; managing social media accounts and developing branding strategies.
Music Educator at Top Floor
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Invited as music educator at Top Floor in Bydgoszcz, Poland, providing instrumental and ensemble instruction.
Music Educator at Yamaha Music School
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Invited music educator at Yamaha Music School in Elk, Poland, delivering instruction across multiple instruments.

Education

Bachelor of Jazz Studies at Centro de Estudios de Jazz, Universidad Veracruzana
August 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Bachelor of Business Administration in Communication and Entertainment at Escuela Bancaria y Comercial, Querétaro
August 1, 2013 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor's in Administration of Entertainment Business at Escuela Bancaria y Comercial
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's in Jazz Studies at JazzUV (Universidad Veracruzana)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services