Augustine Ortiz is a 14 year Mariachi educator. This San Antonio native has been playing Mariachi since the 6th grade in SAISD.  He has traveled the world bringing Mariachi music to other countries.  He attributes his musical upbringing to the distinguished teachers he’s had the pleasure of studying with including Juan Ledezma, John Nieto,Roy Quintero, Gino Rivera, Juan Ortiz, Mike Guzman.  He is the founder and Trumpet player for Mariachi Los Amores.  On his spare time he enjoys dancing and spending time with his family and friends. 

Francisco Yerba, First started playing mariachi in the 6th grade and had seen this class as a way to just kick back and relax at school. As the years passed Francisco gained more experience and love for the music while playing through out the San Antonio area. He accredits his music to his hard work and drive to keep the music and culture alive. Francisco is also an Avid Fisherman and enjoys spedning time on his boat.

Joe B Jimenez III began playing music at the age of 9. His musical Journey began on the Viola, which he played in the Orchestra at school. During his freshman year of high school Joe began playing the Guitarrón, Vihuela, and Guitar respectfully. In 2003, Joe graduated from John Jay High School and began to purse his Music learning at Palo Alto College in San Antonio; where he began to play the Violin. After his time at Palo Alto Joe moved to Our lady of the lake University where in 2006 received his medical assistant certificate. Joe returned to his love of music to teach at South San High School and Lanier High School.  Joe is an avid performer in the San Antonio Area, loves the Lord, Family,long walks on the beach, and enjoys playing with the other members of Mariachi Los Amores.

Amanda Sanchez is a music Teacher currently  at Edgewood ISD. Amanda was born in  San Antonio and is 1st generation hailing from Lazaro Cardenas, Durango, Mexico.  She graduated from John Jay High School in San Antonio where she played Violin, Bass, and Baritone. Amanda holds a Bachelor’s in Billingual Education from the University of Texas A&M at San Antonio. Amanda has been playing music since she was 7. Shes been part of groups such as  Mariachi Las Coronelas, Texas State's Mariachi Nueva Generacion, Texas State's Salsa del rio, Volcan and now currently Violin and Vocalist for Mariachi Los Amores.  Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and boyfriend, as well as her two dogs (Billie and Chops). When shes not performing with Mariachi Los Amores shes playing in the powerhouse group VOLCAN!