DOMINIC
Piano
I am from Oxford where my mother introduced me to music from a young age as she continued her career as an opera singer. I went down a less classical route and started by playing guitar, bass and the piano. Jazz piano was everything I wanted to do as a teenager and regularly performed in my local area. Since then I have been part of Musical theatre groups, bands and worked with many individuals in a variety of different styles. It highlighted how universal and accessible music can be and I got a chance to explore this further during my Music degree at Goldsmiths University, London. I have been teaching for 3 years in subjects from beginner piano to jazz, music theory and composition. My focus has always been on creating engaging lessons and helping students explore their interest in music. Language of instruction: Eng
FELIPE
Piano
It all started with the recording of a laugh on a CD, "the most evil laugh you can do in the world!" - said the father and music producer Fernando Caneca to his 6-year-old son, who would come running home from school every day towards the family studio. Felipe Caneca, the boy who never took his feet off the studio, became a popular music composer, pianist and accordionist, and has been teaching classes for students of various ages for 5 years, seeking to pass on the same experience of self-discovery and fun that was the development of musical learning throughout his life. He had particular lessons with great brazilian musicians such as Maria Teresa Madeira and Marcelo Caldi, and approaches this year the conclusion of his first graduation in Jazz and Modern Music, at the Lisbon Lusíada University. Language of instruction: Pt - Eng
HELENA
Violin
Since my student days, I have discovered my love of teaching and sharing music. I have always believed that music is an enormous resource for the development of our creativity and for our formation as people, and that for all these reasons it should be accessible to everyone. I started studying violin in 2008 at the Escola Profissional de Música de Viana do Castelo. I then went to the University of Aveiro, where I completed a degree in Violin Performance and a Master's in Music Teaching, and later to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, where I obtained a Master's in Performance. Language of instruction: Pt - Eng.
JEAN-MARC
Piano & Trumpet
Music can manage emotions, develop cognitive knowledge and activate different memories. I ́m an experienced musicien and music teacher, passionate about music. I have a Degree in Music Jazz Performance (University of Évora, 2012), graduated in Analysis, Harmony, piano and trumpet (Conservatoires de Clermont-Ferrand and Vichy) and I have more than 25 years of Teaching Experience in different conservatoires and Music Schools in France and Portugal. Language of instruction: Fr - Pt - Eng
TIAGO
Guitar
I studied Jazz guitar at Hot Clube Portugal and Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa. During that time I also started to dedicate myself to teaching, either in a beginner or advanced level. It is important to try to transmit and stimulate the taste for music (listening, singing, playing), because besides developing several important skills for any human being such as motor coordination, memory and concentration and in some cases will also benefit from the necessary discipline to learn an instrument. Language of instruction: Pt - Eng
EDOARDO
Guitar
I have been playing guitar since I'm 6 years old, attending the Music School of the city where I grew up in Tuscany (Italy) and where I studied five years of classical guitar and four years of electric guitar. While traveling and working around Europe, I also picked up the acoustic guitar which now became my primary instrument, that's why the music of my first EP is mostly acoustic guitar. Since I have always had a strong passion for music and a natural inclination for human relationships, I decided to share my knowledges with other people and three years ago I became a guitar teacher.Teaching for me does not only mean to transmit the love for an instrument to my students, but it's also a matter of finding the connection with them, understanding their strengths, inspiring and stimulating their musicality which is an inherent quality of every human being. Three years ago, driven by my passion for music and the strong belief that music could also be a great resource able to move a soul and a mind on a deeper level, I also decided to start studying the four-years course of Music Therapy in the renowned Music Therapy School of Assisi (Italy). Music therapy for me is a bridge between music's therapeutic power and its greater realization.
LIKA
Guitar & Vocal
I play guitar, sing and write songs since I was 11. Music is my beautiful friend, that is always with me. I studied classical, pop and rock music in Tchaikovsky Almaty Music College. Jazz I studied in Hot Club of Lisbon. I worked as a guitar teacher in Almaty Jazz School, also was doing arrangements for musical bands. Music is my true passion. That’s why I enjoy sharing my knowledge with students and to see them grow as a performers and as an artists. Language of instruction: Pt - Eng
CAROLINA
Vocal
I am a classically trained vocalist. I graduated from McGill University in Montreal with a Bachelors of Music in Classical Voice Performance. I also specialized in Early Music Performance and Italian Studies. I grew up in the US, graduating high school from the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio where I had concentrations in vocal music and drama, while also studying at the Young Artists Preparatory Program for vocal training. I’ve been singing since I was 3 years old and started performing in musicals when I was 5. I have danced ballet, tap, and jazz and now also enjoy Salsa and Bachata dancing. As far back as I can remember, my parents played jazz and classical music in my home, and that exposure at such a young age helped form my passion for music. That’s why I love to introduce young students to new musical concepts—and watch as they grow their abilities and passion for music. Language of instruction: Eng - Fr- It
JOÃO
Drums
I started studying drums at JB Jazz and later on I finished a Bachelor Degree in Jazz Music at Universidade de Évora. Studying music not only helped me develop skills such as coordination, memory and concentration, but also helped me grow as a human being. It made me more curious about music and life and helped me understand others better. What brings me joy in teaching is to guide and inspire the students so that they can grow musically and as a person. Always having fun in the process! Language of instruction: Pt - Eng
ELSA
Vocal
I am an artist, composer and accredited trainer with vast experience in the disciplines of singing and the use of the voice. As an eternal lover and student of the instrument of the Voice, teaching and sharing this art is enriching. I love teaching my art! I know how to give you the tools to discover your Voice. As an artist with extensive experience and published works (Mabelle Blues Band and Samsara), as well as a participation in The Voice program, where I reached the final stage, it allows me to bring together from my experiences, personalized teaching methods that guarantee a quick learning and solid evolution through the technical and physical resources necessary and appropriate to this practice of singing. Language of instruction Pt - Eng - Fr
HALA
Introduction to Music & Music Therapy
Music teacher and therapist, Hala has a MA degree in Music therapy, and also a certification obtained at Adler's institute, for parents' guiding and supporting, Hala has worked in diverse frames through her carrier, including: Schools, special education frameworks, kindergartens, hospitals. Hala also believes in the power of music and arts in creating positive changes in our life, and is full of passion taking a part of these changes together with her students.
DÉBORA
Piano
I’m a pianist and song-writer from Lisbon, currently finishing my Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Music at Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa. I have a varied experience in teaching, having taught children, adults, seniors, people with special needs and more advanced students. I believe that music is a powerful healing tool and that it can change one’s approach to life as a whole. It’s also a beautiful way to connect with others and to have fun with our innate ability of engaging in the process of creation. Language of instruction: Pt - Eng
