I would first like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has shown support and good energy for this project.

I want to continue by thanking the incredible Esteban Insinger, whose unwavering support has been a constant throughout this entire journey. Esteban, your dedication to mixing and mastering this album, along with your belief in me since I was nineteen, has meant the world. You were the first to bet on me, and your encouragement continues to shape my path.

Your influence, both as a composer and collaborator, has been invaluable. Your advice to apply for the grant that allowed me to commission the composers was crucial in bringing this project to life. And, not to mention, your piece absolutely rocks!

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I also want to thank the composers who brought this album to life—Facundo Negri, Evelyn Frosini, and Esteban Insinger.
Facundo, thank you for not just capturing my musical tastes but for reminding me of them in the most beautiful way possible. You saw the vision so clearly, and honestly, I don’t think I could’ve written a piece that felt more like me. Thank you for sharing the story of your daughter—through "Canción,” we dedicate this to the children of the world.
Evelyn, your curiosity about my instrument (and its creative possibilities with electronics!) completely blew my mind. The time we spent together before writing a single note was pure gold, and it has influenced how I see my own music.
Thank you all for your patience and belief in me through your incredible music.

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A special thank you to Elena Cesar for not just recognizing me as an artist, but as a human being from day one—and for turning that into the magic of her cover art. Talking with you felt like family. I’m beyond grateful to Nancy Hu for not only designing the amazing album cover but for supporting me with her kindness and generosity, including looking after Canela like a pro.​ Thank you to Malena Mastrangelo, who offered her time and camera to take the photo for the cover artwork. Malena has been a constant in my creative journey, directing my video clips and supporting me through my transition to New York City. Her continued friendship, even from across the continent, means so much to me.

To my parents, thank you for your unwavering support. You've inspired me to recognize that hard work always pays off-no, matter how much something takes. Dad, thank you for helping carry my vibraphone to the studio and for your daily encouragement (literally). Do you know how much these small, consistent acts of love mean to me? I love you papuch. Mom, your advocacy for me to pursue my dreams and keep going has been a constant source of strength.  Your support for me since being a teenager that wanted to drop/finish school and do music the rest of her life is so special and continues to be special, I love you so much. 

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Special thanks to Patricia Brennan, Ian Rosenbaum, and Billy Martin, whose guidance has been instrumental in my growth. Patricia, you’ve helped me connect emotionally and technically with the vibraphone in ways I never thought possible. Ian, you’ve taught me the importance of detail and listening. Billy, you’ve opened my expression in improvisation and showed me that success and humanity in the music industry can go hand in hand. I can’t thank you enough.

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A massive thank you to my dear friends from Argentina—Melina Ledesma, Ludmila Buci, and Amalia Guerrero. From the very beginning of this project, you’ve been by my side through all the ups and downs of creating this album over the past five years—listening to the first drafts, understanding my vision, and everything in between. Your love and support have kept me going, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

To my best friends here in New York, Samantha Kochis, and Adhya Tibrewala—thank you for being my emotional and musical pillars throughout this journey. In a city full of chaos, your friendship has been a guiding light. Adhya, your invaluable input on the cover art design and your aesthetic vision have been incredibly impactful. Thank you for always being there for me.

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Thank you to Selendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson, Asher Herzog, Samantha Kochis, and Ethan Cohn for helping me film the visuals for this album. A huge thank you to Clara Díaz and Adele Fournet for teaching me everything I know about video editing, and to Ethan and Alvin Shi for generously lending me their cameras to make it happen. Thank you to Hans Young Binter, Sam Zagnit, Jen Martinez-Bre, Nick Saia and Julieta Iricibar for giving me your input throughout the process too. Beyond this project, each of you has supported me as friends, colleagues, and mentors in countless small but meaningful ways along the way, and I’m deeply grateful to have you in my life.

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I would also like to thank the following people who supported me through my GoFundMe campaign: Alexandra Sullivan, Justin Nurin, Jonathan Poslosky, Andrew Nacin, Jessica Tenny, Barbara Poslosky, Katharine Kates, Nathan Chamberlain, Fran Day, Xiang Shi, Samuel Zagnit, Jamie Van Der Zee, Gary Griffith, Jaeeun Lee, Jie Ling Ngo, Chien Chien Lu, Connor Gates, and everyone who contributed anonymously. Your generosity and belief in this project have helped make it a reality.

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I want to dedicate this album to my dog, Canela, and her two ancestors, Gremlin and Agatha. When this album is released, Canela will be nearly 14 years old—meaning I’ve pretty much grown up with her. She is the last in a lineage of beloved dogs in our family: Gremlin (Canela’s mom), in her later years, would walk across the patio and curl up under the vibraphone just to listen to me practice—a habit Canela has recently picked up. And Agatha (Gremlin’s mom) would always give me kisses whenever I played music. Their love has been constant, unconditional, and pure—the kind of love I hope to one day embody as a human. I am so grateful to have had them by my side throughout my journey.

 

And finally, to my partner, Santiago Herrera—drumming wizard, creative and producing genius, and probably the hottest human alive. You are an unending source of belief in me, especially when I begin to doubt myself. Your support—through the time and space you offered to record this album, and most of all, your love for my humanity (both in and beyond my art)—has been more valuable than you could ever know.

From the moment we met, you have always encouraged me to chase my dreams and “conquer the world.” Thank you for adding beauty to my process and even more meaning to the end result. Something I’ve come to realize is that nothing I accomplish alone will ever be as valuable as what I can share with the ones I love—and I happen to love you (just a little, you know?). I share this victory with you, mi amor, and I hope we can continue conquering the world side by side.