Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Sirena Navarro of Rancho Cucamonga

Sirena Navarro shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Sirena, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Right now, I feel called to step more fully into who I am as both a singing/piano teacher and a performer. For years, I was afraid to be seen in bigger ways whether it was starting my own music school, performing in new places, or even sharing my own music. I used to let fear of judgment or failure hold me back. But now, I feel a strong pull to say yes to building my teaching business, to performing in spaces that stretch me and to writing new music that comes from my heart. Each of these things still takes courage, but I see how they’re all connected: it’s about showing up, using my gifts, and trusting that what I have to offer can truly touch others. What once felt scary now feels like an invitation to grow and to serve with love and confidence.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Sirena Navarro and I’m the founder of Sirena’s Lessons for Kids, a music school where I teach children how to sing and play piano. What makes my work special is that it’s not just about teaching notes or technique, it’s about helping kids find their voice, their confidence and their joy through music. I started my business because I know firsthand how powerful music can be in shaping who we are and I wanted to create a space where kids feel supported, celebrated and inspired. Alongside teaching, I also perform at weddings, churches, and special events and I’m writing new music that reflects my journey. What excites me most is watching both my students and myself grow through music and sharing that joy with others.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
My first memory of feeling powerful was when I was 10 years old, singing at my home church with a full band behind me. For three minutes, I felt like the whole world stopped just to listen and it was the most incredible feeling. My dad even helped me pick out my outfit for that big moment, which makes me smile to this day. Looking back, it was such a small thing but in that moment I felt so alive, so brave and so connected, it was like I discovered a little piece of who I was meant to be.

What’s something you changed your mind about after failing hard?
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from failing hard is that I don’t have to say yes to every gig just to be ‘seen’ or ‘heard.’ For a while, I thought I needed a record label or constant opportunities to prove my worth, but all that did was leave me drained and disconnected from myself. To me now, success isn’t about chasing every spotlight, it’s about standing in the light that feels real. Now I choose to sing at events that bring me joy, to record music that feels authentic, to pour my heart into teaching at my music school and to nurture a beautiful life with my husband. That balance feels like the kind of success I always longed for.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
A cultural value I protect at all costs is authenticity. For me, that means staying true to who I am, and also creating spaces where others especially the kids I teach feel free to be themselves. Music has a way of inviting us to drop the masks and just be real and I’ve seen how powerful that can be in both teaching and performing. When I started my business and began performing in new places, I realized I didn’t need to shape myself into what others expected, I just needed to bring my whole heart. Protecting authenticity has guided me to say yes to the right opportunities, write music that reflects my story and build a school where children can grow in both confidence and joy. To me, authenticity is really about protecting light, the kind that shines brightest when it’s genuine.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m meditating, when I’m with my husband or when I’m surrounded by nature. In those moments, I feel grounded, loved, and connected to something greater than myself. That peace is what fills me up and flows back out through my music.

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Kristina Vasilenko – Photographer
Hair and Makeup – Kelly Luna Cisneros

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