Maritza Ortiz

Maritza Ortiz is a Puerto Rican world-class violinist. She started her musical journey as a child when she discovered the guitar and piano on her own. At the age of twelve she attended a specialized school for music and arts, and her love for creating music really took off. At the age of thirteen she discovered the violin and was so inspired, she completely fell in love with its unique beauty. Maritza’s passion for music goes beyond the instrument itself, she feels the need to deliver her music to people of all ages. She realized music can make them feel empowered to pursue their own destiny. She also believes music can heal and touch their hearts, as well as put a smile on their faces.

Maritza attended the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Violin Performance and Music Education studies. She has performed with different orchestras and ensembles since the age of fifteen, including, the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, San Juan Pops Orchestra, Arturo Somohano Orchestra, Padre Soler Chamber Orchestra, Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, Conservatory of Music Symphony Orchestra, private venues, weddings and organizations. Although she started with a classically trained foundation, she is passionate about the different sounds and rhythms other music genres offer and loves incorporating an electric violin sound. This includes pop, salsa, latin jazz, rock, and many more. Maritza has also collaborated on multiple recordings sessions and albums throughout the years.

Having started her musical journey in San Juan, Puerto Rico, her love for music has taken her through different cities in the United States including Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Los Angeles and the Caribbean islands of Saint Thomas and Aruba. In addition to performing, Maritza’s passion for music has also been transmitted to her students through her violin, cello and piano lessons. She believes that anyone can learn, at any age, and believes that music is a great contributor to early child development, because it demands discipline and a mindset that can make other interests more doable.

Maritza is currently looking to collaborate with other artists and producers on live, recorded and touring performances, as well as producing and releasing her own compositions.