Isadora Flores is an orchestral, chamber, recording, solo cellist and strings teacher active in the San Diego area. She performs in multiple genres whether it is in the pit of a musical theater production, a rock band, jazz ensemble, a new music ensemble, or a symphony orchestra. Isadora served as principal cellist for 2 years at SDSU’s symphony orchestra and chamber orchestra. She has also performed with several other ensembles including the La Jolla Symphony, Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, Coronado Philharmonic, and actively gigs around the San Diego area with her string quartet.

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Isadora began her musical studies at the age of 8 years old with JSYO in Jacksonville, Florida. Isadora grew up as a military brat, and has lived overseas in Japan and Italy. She accredits her musical influences and expression to her diverse travel experiences. Isadora has studied and performed in the United States, Japan, and Italy. Isadora has also participated in music festivals in Germany, and most recently participated in the Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria. 

Isadora holds a Master’s degree in cello performance from San Diego State as well as a Bachelor’s degree in cello performance from Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University Long Beach. She has studied private lessons with Yao Zhao, Joon Sung Jun, and Margie Dally.  

During her graduate studies, Isadora conducted research on autistic musicians, and presented her findings at the annual 2023 SDSU Student Symposium. She is passionate about neurodiversity advocacy, this goes hand in hand in her teaching philosophies. She honors the fact that every student learns differently and is committed to making learning music accessible to anyone.