OUR
TEACHERS
TEACHING
TEACHING
Our teaching team is made up of active professional musicians with international exposure, advanced degrees, and extensive and established careers in their instruments. They boast a high level of teaching quality, thanks to a demanding training process by
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH. With the education and training program for teachers of
YamahaOur teaching staff is optimally and continuously prepared and trained for music teaching.
YUKIKO AKAGI
Advanced Piano & Artistic Direction YMS
ESP / ENG / JPN
Born in Tokyo, she has performed in Japan, the United States, and Spain since her Carnegie Hall debut in 2004, while also being a dedicated teacher for students of all levels.
His musical education began at the age of 4 in Yamaha Music School JapanShe later continued her piano studies at the Toho School of Music in Tokyo, Mannes College, and the Manhattan School of Music in New York. In Spain, she won the Maria Canals International Competition, the Guerrero Foundation Competition, and the José Roca Competition, among other awards in the United States and Japan.
"The musical training I received at Yamaha early in my musical career truly influenced who I am today as a musician. I hope to share that experience with my students."
MARIA EUGENIA POLUCCI
KeyTeacher KRAKI, JMC & Children's Music Coordinator
ESP / ENG
Trained in children's musical education, she specializes in teaching Yamaha Music Education System and early childhood, in addition to providing early music training.
As a children's music educator and coordinator, she shares her passion for teaching music from a holistic perspective, respecting the processes inherent to human development throughout life.
ALBA FLORES
Junior Music Class & Piano
ESP / ENG
She trained at the Tortosa Music Conservatory and the La Lira Ampostina Conservatory, where she acquired a solid musical foundation on piano and trombone. She later graduated in Musicology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, expanding her theoretical and pedagogical knowledge of music.
Her passion for music education led her to specialize in early childhood education, where she gained experience working with young children. She also earned a Master's degree in Music Therapy from the University of Barcelona, delving into the therapeutic power of music to help people with diverse needs.
ANNIE MAN YIN
Children's keyboard, Music Wonderland, JMC, Piano
ENG / CN
Formed and developed his professional activity in Yamaha Music Hong Kong. He has all the musical training as a teacher, having taken the Yamaha Grade Exams (Fundamental Grade, Electone, JMC and Piano) in addition to previously teaching at the Royal College of Music UK.
SARAH LEWIS
Electric, Acoustic and Classical Guitar
ESP / ENG
After completing his undergraduate studies in guitar at New York University, he developed a passion for stringed instruments. Playing acoustic, electric, and slide guitars, the 5-string banjo, and the lap steel guitar has opened him up to a wide range of performance and teaching opportunities, including studio sessions and music transcriptions in genres such as folk, country blues, and roots.
DANILO TARSO
Piano Jazz & Improvisation
ESP / ENG / ITA
Born in Taranto, Italy, where he pursued his musical education in piano at the Giovanni Paisiello Conservatory and jazz at Siena Jazz University. Winner of the 2019 Lelio Luttazzi Award for Best Young Artist pianist Italian jazz and member of the Chigiana Keyboard Ensemble, he masters the language of classical music, jazz, and improvisation. As a teacher, he brings over ten years of experience teaching piano, jazz and improvisation, harmony, and applied analysis, motivating his students according to three principles: creativity, fun, and inspiration.
Marcel Valles
Electric, Acoustic and Classical Guitar
ESP / ENG
Higher level training in modern and classical guitar.
He has participated in various projects spanning a wide range of styles, from solo concerts to rock, funk, jazz, Brazilian popular music, and world music. He has collaborated with numerous artists, including pianist Omar Sosa, with whom he toured Europe, and Australian indie pop singer Vance Joy.
Christian Vallester
Modern and Lyrical Singing
ESP / ENG
Tenor. Born in Barcelona to a family of opera musicians, he began his artistic studies at the Liceu Conservatory of Music. He has received several scholarships from the Aragall Foundation and the Montserrat Caballé Foundation. He won the opera singing competition Mirna Lacambra in both the 2023 and 2024 editions. His training is under the mastery of tenor Eduardo Giménez.
ROGER LOPEZ
Battery
ESP / ENG
He trained professionally in modern music and jazz performance at the Conservatori del Liceu and Berklee College of Music. He also earned a Master's degree in Management and Music Business from the IMB School in Barcelona.
He also highlights his role as a musician in the TV3 television series “Això No És Una Cançó”,
His knowledge of drums and combos and the current music industry allows him to have a vision not only as a musician and teacher, but also as an active player in the sector.
ROGER LOPEZ
Drums & Music Management
ESP / ENG
He trained professionally in modern music and jazz performance at the Conservatori del Liceu and Berklee College of Music. He also earned a Master's degree in Management and Music Business from the IMB School in Barcelona.
He also highlights his role as a musician in the TV3 television series “Això No És Una Cançó”,
His knowledge of drums and combos and the current music industry allows him to have a vision not only as a musician and teacher, but also as an active player in the sector.
NURIA AGUILAR
Violin
ESP / ENG
With a broad musical background of more than fifteen years of classical and modern/jazz violin studies.
He has been a member of orchestras such as the Jove Orquestra Intercomarcal de Catalunya and various professional projects.
With a long history of teaching, giving violin lessons to students of all ages.
Iryna Morozova
Cello & Chamber Music
ESP / ENG
Advanced studies in music, specializing in performance and cello. He holds a master's degree in artistic teachings in classical and contemporary music performance.
In my teaching, I seek to awaken in my students not only the technique of the instrument, but also their artistic sensitivity and love of performance. I aspire to motivate young people to express themselves through the cello, cultivating discipline and, at the same time, the joy of making music together.
YUKIKO AKAGI
Advanced Piano & Artistic Direction YMS
ESP / ENG / JPN
Born in Tokyo, Japan, she has performed in Japan, the United States, and Spain since her Carnegie Hall debut in 2004, while also being a dedicated teacher for students of all levels.
His musical education began at the age of 4 in Yamaha Music School JapanShe later continued her piano studies at the Toho School of Music in Tokyo, Mannes College, and the Manhattan School of Music in New York. In Spain, she won the Maria Canals International Competition, the Guerrero Foundation Competition, and the José Roca Competition, among other awards in the United States and Japan.
"The musical training I received at Yamaha early in my musical career truly influenced who I am today as a musician. I hope to share that experience with my students."
MARIA EUGENIA POLUCCI
KeyTeacher KRAKI, JMC & Children's Music Coordinator
ESP / ENG
Trained in children's musical education, she specializes in teaching Yamaha Music Education System and early childhood, in addition to providing early music training.
As a children's music educator and coordinator, she shares her passion for teaching music from a holistic perspective, respecting the processes inherent to human development throughout life.
ALBA FLORES
Junior Music Course & Piano
ESP / ENG
She trained at the Tortosa Music Conservatory and the La Lira Ampostina Conservatory, where she acquired a solid musical foundation on piano and trombone. She later graduated in Musicology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, expanding her theoretical and pedagogical knowledge of music.
Her passion for music education led her to specialize in early childhood education, where she gained experience working with young children. She also earned a Master's degree in Music Therapy from the University of Barcelona, delving into the therapeutic power of music to help people with diverse needs.
ANNIE MAN YIN
Children's keyboard, Music Wonderland, JMC, Piano
ENG / CN
Formed and developed his professional activity in Yamaha Music Hong Kong. He has all the musical training as a teacher, having taken the Yamaha Grade Exams (Fundamental Grade, Electone, JMC and Piano) in addition to previously teaching at the Royal College of Music UK.
SARAH LEWIS
Electric, Acoustic and Classical Guitar
ESP / ENG
After completing his undergraduate studies in guitar at New York University, he developed a passion for stringed instruments. Playing acoustic, electric, and slide guitars, the 5-string banjo, and the lap steel guitar has opened him up to a wide range of performance and teaching opportunities, including studio sessions and music transcriptions in genres such as folk, country blues, and roots.
Marcel Valles
Electric, Acoustic and Classical Guitar
ESP / ENG
Higher level training in modern and classical guitar
He has participated in various projects spanning a wide range of styles, from solo concerts to rock, funk, jazz, Brazilian popular music, and world music. He has collaborated with numerous artists, including pianist Omar Sosa, with whom he toured Europe, and Australian indie pop singer Vance Joy.
Christian Vallester
Modern and Lyrical Singing
ESP / ENG
Tenor. Born in Barcelona to a family of opera musicians, he began his artistic studies at the Liceu Conservatory of Music. He has received several scholarships from the Aragall Foundation and the Montserrat Caballé Foundation. He won the opera singing competition Mirna Lacambra in both the 2023 and 2024 editions. His training is under the mastery of tenor Eduardo Giménez.
ROGER LOPEZ
Drums & Music Management
ESP / ENG
He trained professionally in modern music and jazz performance at the Conservatori del Liceu and Berklee College of Music. He also earned a Master's degree in Management and Music Business from the IMB School in Barcelona.
He also highlights his role as a musician in the TV3 television series “Això No És Una Cançó”,
His knowledge of drums and combos and the current music industry allows him to have a vision not only as a musician and teacher, but also as an active player in the sector.
NÚRIA AGUILAR
Violin
ESP / ENG
With a broad musical background of more than fifteen years of classical and modern/jazz violin studies.
He has been a member of orchestras such as the Jove Orquestra Intercomarcal de Catalunya and various professional projects.
With a long history of teaching, he has taught violin to students of all ages.
Iryna Morozova
Cello & Chamber Music
ESP / ENG
Advanced studies in music, specializing in performance and cello. He holds a master's degree in artistic teachings in classical and contemporary music performance.
In my teaching, I seek to awaken in my students not only the technique of the instrument, but also their artistic sensitivity and love of performance. I aspire to motivate young people to express themselves through the cello, cultivating discipline and, at the same time, the joy of making music together.
