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Piano Lessons, Composition, Harmony and Improvisation

Studying music requires developing various skills and techniques, such as practicing an instrument, understanding harmony, or reading sheet music. The piano is one of the few instruments that allows you to work on these aspects—and many more—all at the same time!

My name is Federico, and I am a jazz pianist. With me, you can explore the endless possibilities the piano has to offer, focusing on any topic you wish to delve into and any musical genre that resonates with you. Together, we’ll work on instrument mastery, sheet music reading, chord construction, improvisation, composition, and arrangement.
And that’s just the beginning!
I’d be thrilled to create a personalized lesson plan tailored to your interests and musical tastes, whether it’s mastering a song you love or refining one of your own original compositions!

Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around The Hague, Netherlands

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Italian

About Me

I'm an Italian jazz pianist based in The Netherlands. Throughout my musical career, I've been involved in and supported various projects and ensembles, bringing my passion for jazz music.

My piano playing is shaped by diverse experiences, spanning from jazz to soul/hip-hop, funk, and acoustic piano trio, with live performances dating back to 2013.

I have several years of experience teaching students of all levels, and I truly enjoy sharing my passion for music. I love studying and practicing alongside my students, often discovering new things together in the process!

Education

After earning his bachelor's degree in jazz piano at the “A. Scarlatti Conservatory of Palermo” in 2017, he specialized in 2024 at the “Royal Conservatory of The Hague” in the Netherlands with his research project, Composing Inspired by Classical Music through the Music of John Taylor, dedicated to exploring the connections between the music of Scottish pianist John Taylor and classical music.

Experience / Qualifications

Throughout my career, I performed on the stages of numerous prominent festivals, both in Italy and abroad. These include the concert series organized by Keep An Eye Foundation in Amsterdam, PJPJ Festival in Voorschoten, Sicily Jazz Festival, Europa Fest in Bucharest, Freedom Jazz Festival in Italy, Jazz in Sardegna, Beatfull Festival and Palermo Piano City in Sicily.

Writing and composition have always been integral to my journey, developing multiple repertoires of original pieces for his current projects. In 2017, I formed the band “Jackinthebox,” with whom I released my first EP, Lullabies, in 2023, featuring soul/RnB sounds with influences from jazz and hip-hop, in collaboration with rapper and producer Eramo Nubi.

In 2022, I formed my current group, “Qanat Trio,” exploring and blending classical music with contemporary jazz. In August 2024, they recorded their debut album at Studio 150 in Amsterdam.

Over the years, I also deepened my knowledge in the field of recording and production, working on and overseeing my projects from this perspective as well. I gained experience in the use of DAWs and mixing, along with micking techniques and recording processes.

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