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Musical Harmony with Solfège — Personalised Tutoring for Intermediate to Advanced Amateurs and Aspiring Professionals
Music has evolved over more than a thousand years into a rich and complex art — one that requires not only passion, but also trained listening and understanding.
In these personalised one‐on‐one lessons, you will develop your ear through:
- Ear training based on integrated solfège and musical harmony
- Essential music theory
- Writing exercises and dictations, with clear guidance on techniques to master them
- Harmonic analysis of your repertoire and other universal or personally relevant pieces
These foundations will help you:
- Grasp the function of musical elements
- Improve your playing and musical memory
- Gain a clearer and fuller understanding of music
- Express music with clarity and confidence
Whether you are:
- An amateur with an intermediate or high level
- A musician aiming to go professional
...these lessons will help you connect more deeply with music, perform with greater accuracy, and enjoy it more than ever.
According to your musical level, I will guide you through basic daily exercises using a clear step‐by‐step method:
- Each exercise lasts no more than 10 minutes
- Essential to practise every day for maximum efficiency
- Not overly difficult, but requiring a bit of discipline (just 10 minutes a day) to obtain the best results
📍 Available online and in‐person in Paris.
🎯 Contact me today to book your first lesson and start your personalised programme.
- 10 minutes a day.
- A pencil of your choice — but for writing, not for drawing
- An eraser — the best tool for composers and writers, even if this is not a composition class
- A staff notebook, preferably with 10 or 12 staves per page.
- A keyboard for completing the exercises.
In these personalised one‐on‐one lessons, you will develop your ear through:
- Ear training based on integrated solfège and musical harmony
- Essential music theory
- Writing exercises and dictations, with clear guidance on techniques to master them
- Harmonic analysis of your repertoire and other universal or personally relevant pieces
These foundations will help you:
- Grasp the function of musical elements
- Improve your playing and musical memory
- Gain a clearer and fuller understanding of music
- Express music with clarity and confidence
Whether you are:
- An amateur with an intermediate or high level
- A musician aiming to go professional
...these lessons will help you connect more deeply with music, perform with greater accuracy, and enjoy it more than ever.
According to your musical level, I will guide you through basic daily exercises using a clear step‐by‐step method:
- Each exercise lasts no more than 10 minutes
- Essential to practise every day for maximum efficiency
- Not overly difficult, but requiring a bit of discipline (just 10 minutes a day) to obtain the best results
📍 Available online and in‐person in Paris.
🎯 Contact me today to book your first lesson and start your personalised programme.
Extra information
You will only need:- 10 minutes a day.
- A pencil of your choice — but for writing, not for drawing
- An eraser — the best tool for composers and writers, even if this is not a composition class
- A staff notebook, preferably with 10 or 12 staves per page.
- A keyboard for completing the exercises.
Location
At teacher's location: Rue Desargues, Paris, Paris, Francia
Online via webcam
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General info
| Age: | Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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| Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
| Duration: | 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes |
| The class is taught in: | Spanish, English |
About Me
Since my childhood, music has been the guiding thread of my life, and teaching piano is not just a career for me; it is a vocation born out of my passion to understand the beauty of musical art and to share it with others.Throughout my journey, I have had the good fortune and the privilege to train with quality teachers and to perform on various stages —experiences that have enriched my understanding of music and its transformative power. However, what has truly driven me toward teaching is the deep connection with the music, established between teacher and student. Each musical element, each work observed from its writing, each piece performed, holds a unique and fascinating world of learning, and I am convinced that music education not only enriches every individual person, but also contributes to culture and, consequently, to society as a whole.
I share here the link to my little YouTube channel, as a pianist-musician, not as a teacher: https://www.youtube.com/@Gil-Cano
Education
through the master-disciple oral tradition under the guidance of two masters: Alexandr Skliutovski (piano pedagogue) with his team of professors, and Vladislav Soyfer (composer and professor of music).Higher education training at the École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot under the direction of Professor Pierre Réach, and graduated summa cum laude in Music with an emphasis on piano performance and teaching from the National University of Costa Rica.
Experience / Qualifications
+ Teaching since 2019:Two years teaching children and teenagers at the music pre-university of the University of Costa Rica (2019 - 2021) and private lessons to children from 9 years old, teenagers and adults from 2021 to the present year.
+ Laureate of international piano competitions.
+ Participation in master classes with distinguished professors from different institutions such as:
- Dr. Vladimir Ovchinnikov (from the Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Moscow).
- Dr. Victoria Mushkatkol (from Juilliard School of Music, New York).
- Dr. Grigory Gruzman (from the Franz Liszt School of Music Weimar, Germany).
- Dr. Mūza Rubackytė (from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, Vilnius).
+ Recitals in some of the international concert halls and theatres:
- La Salle Cortot, Paris, France (2024 and 2025). As solist and with chamber ensembles.
- Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, USA (2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013).
- The Great Philharmonic Hall with the Gubernsky Symphony Orchestra of Kostroma
conducted by Pavel Gershtein in Kostroma, Russia (2013, 2014 and 2015).
- The Franz Liszt House/Museum in Altenburg, Germany (2013).
- The University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar, Germany (2013).
- The National Theatre of Costa Rica (2011, 2012 and 2016).
- The Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid, Spain (2014).
- The Concert Hall of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre with the LMTA Symphony Orchestra conducted by Martynas Stashkus in Vilnius, Lithuania (2014 and 2016). And as soloist in 2017 and 2018.
- Concert Hall of the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania (2016).
If you've ever wanted to truly understand the music and perform classical piano, I'm here to guide you—no matter your age (from 9 years old) or level, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced. My true passion is helping others learn music, enjoy it, and grow.
What my lessons offer:
- A caring approach, whether you're a beginner or already have experience.
- My method is gradual and tailored: I carefully recommend repertoire and exercises that best suit your level and goals, always respecting your preferences and ensuring you are motivated.
- The studies could be focused on the great works of pre-classical and classical masters.
- Explore music from the early classics to more modern pieces (20th century), at your own pace.
- Help prepare students for exams, auditions or competitions.
- You will develop solid musical skills—reading music, building your technique, training your ear, and understanding harmony and musical form—all adapted to your needs and learning style.
- Lessons are personal and flexible, whether your goal is just playing or gaining greater expertise.
- If you simply want to play for fun or hope to pursue a deeper knowledge of the piano, you will always find support here.
Harmony and musical form lessons are also offered for non-pianists who want to deepen their understanding of music, synchronized with their musical skills.
You will not be asked to play something you don't like; instead, I'll help you choose the pieces and exercises that best suit your progress and musical taste, always within the classical tradition and ensuring your learning is both effective and enjoyable. Together, we'll unlock the art of classical piano.
If you're ready to begin this artistic journey—or wish to take your playing to a higher level—I'd be happy to help!
Lessons are currently in English and Spanish. French and German lessons are expected to be offered in the short to medium term. All of them are in-person, in Paris.
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(Spanish here if you need it)
If you've ever wanted to fully understand music and play classical piano, I'm here to guide you—no matter your age (9+) or your level, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced. My true passion is helping others learn, enjoy, and grow in music.
What do my classes offer?
- A thoughtful approach, both for beginners and experienced users.
- My method is gradual and, above all, highly personalized: I carefully recommend the repertoire and exercises that best suit your level and goals, always respecting your preferences and ensuring that you feel comfortable and motivated.
- Studies can focus on the great works of the pre-classical and classical masters.
- Explore music from pre-classical to more modern works (20th century), at your own pace.
- Help preparing for exams, auditions or competitions.
- You will develop solid musical skills: reading, memory, technique, hearing, harmony, and form, always tailored to you.
- Flexible, one-on-one lessons, whether your goal is just to play or to achieve greater mastery.
- Whether you just want to play for fun or are looking for a deeper understanding of the piano, you'll always find support here.
I also offer harmony and musical form classes for non-pianists who wish to deepen their musical understanding.
You won't be asked to play something you don't like; instead, I'll help you choose the pieces and exercises that best suit your progress and musical taste, always within the classical tradition and ensuring that your learning is effective and enjoyable. Together, we'll discover the art of classical piano playing.
If you're ready to begin this artistic journey—or want to take your performance to the next level—I'd be happy to join you!
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