Fabiana Claure

Fabiana Claure is a multifaceted concert pianist, educator, and entrepreneur. Her diverse musical career and successful business experience, as well as her international background—having lived in the US, Bolivia, and Cuba—have allowed her to gain an empowering and global perspective towards music and entrepreneurship education. Fabiana is the Director of Career Development and Entrepreneurship in Music at the University of North Texas where she is spearheading the creation of the music entrepreneurship program. She is the Founding Director of UNT's Music Entrepreneurship Competition, has created an internship program for music students, and is on the advisory board for UNT's Murphy Center for Entrepreneurship. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including marketing for musicians, music entrepreneurship, career development in professional music, and performing arts management. Fabiana is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Superior Academy of Music in Miami, FL. Her Academy has been featured twice on national television (PBS) and its students have gone on to earn recognition locally, state-wide, and win full scholarships in Universities. Fabiana's prior work includes being the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Regional Associate for the state of Florida where she created an extensive network of teachers and executed national strategies, acting as the key spokesperson and representative for the Royal Conservatory. As a recipient of the College Music Society’s Yamaha In-Residence Fellowship, she organized and performed in a series of lecture-recitals and co-wrote an article published in the CMS’s Newsletter. Fabiana holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance degree with cognates in Music Business and Entertainment Industries from the University of Miami. Websites: www.fabianaclaure.com  | www.career.music.unt.edu | www.superioracademyofmusic.com