Jeanette Velasco is a first-generation Mexican-American bass trombone and contrabass trombone player from San Antonio, TX. Her passion for music developed from her exposure to Bandas in Mexico and the happiness they brought to the community. Although she appreciates a wide variety of music, she takes pleasure in showcasing her cultural heritage on stage and contributing to the expansion of Latin music within our instrument's repertoire.

Jeanette's educational journey began at The Boston Conservatory under Angel Subero. She completed her Bachelor in Music Performance in 2016 at The University of Texas at Austin under the guidance of Dr. Nathaniel Brickens. In 2018, she obtained a Master's in Music Performance from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, where her primary mentor was Ben van Dijk. In 2021, she began pursuing a Doctorate in Musical Arts degree at Texas Christian University as a Graduate Assistant with Dr. David Begnoche.

Jeanette has garnered accolades in multiple international competitions, including the Steven Zellmer Trombone Competition, the S.E. Shires Solo competition at the Southeast Trombone Symposium, the American Trombone Workshop Solo and Quartet Competition, the Big XII Trombone Conference Competition, and the Texas State Trombone Symposium Competition, to name a few. She has performed at esteemed festivals such as the International Trombone Festival, Trombonanza, Slide Factory, and the Big XII Trombone Conference. Additionally, Jeanette has performed with prominent professional ensembles, including the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Monarch Brass, Austin Symphony Orchestra, San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, and Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra.

Jeanette is currently serving as the interim Professor of Trombone at Texas Christian University. Her educational objective is to establish an environment that fosters a sense of inclusivity and validation for underrepresented groups. She aims to acknowledge and celebrate their differences while working towards broadening the musical repertoire to encompass greater diversity.

Outside of music, Jeanette devotes her time to her son, reading, and maintaining an active lifestyle.