Official Piano Courses

Take the opportunity to study in Madrid at the Faculty of Music of the Alfonso X El Sabio University, the León Piano Meeting or in Italy, joining my annual masterclass in Milan, hosted by Officina 440 – Steinway & Sons, in a professional and international environment; you can decide to move to Spain for a period of time, go back and forth, or use the online platform from the comfort of your home.

You can get an official degree (equivalent to a Bachelor degree, or even a Master degree, or opt for a High Specialization Diploma or an Artist Diploma. A Spain-Italy option is also available if you want to take advantage of of both opportunities.

If you are looking for a less constrained and exam free option, you could build your own, customized study plan or just schedule single lessons.

Alfonso X El Sabio University - Madrid

I am a Piano Professor at the Faculty of Music of Alfonso X El Sabio University (UAX) in Madrid, where I guide students through every stage of their academic journey: from the Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to the Italian university program), to the Master’s programs, and the Advanced Specialization courses. These pathways include both flexible, open-enrollment study options and the prestigious Artist Diploma, designed for highly talented musicians aiming to refine their artistry at the highest level.

The Faculty of Music is located in the vibrant city of Madrid, just a short walk from the Pío XII metro station and easily accessible from the airport. With its safe, efficient, and around-the-clock public transport system, Madrid offers students not only outstanding academic opportunities but also an inspiring cultural environment in one of Europe’s most dynamic capitals.

Leon Piano Meeting

The Leon Piano Meeting is my main summer masterclass, in the charming city of León, Spain.

Every July many musicians from all over the world gather in this beautiful spot in Spain to share music, stage, energies and friendship at the Leon Piano Meeting, of which I am co-founder.

In addiction to the individual masterclass, students can enjoy several workshops, students & teachers concerts, stage-training lessons.

Last, but not least, there are many opportunities waiting for the best students, like scholarships, concerts in Europe and other benefits.

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I am a pianist, and I live to play and teach this magnificent instrument. To know more about my biography, please visit my official website www.cristinacavalli.com.

I am passionate about my educational activity because I consider it a powerful means to give my personal contribution to society.

I have helped many people making important and lasting changes, changes that they did not believe were possible.

My method focuses on:

Connection between gesture and sound
Performance Enhancement
Domain of musical structures
Self-efficacy & Self Coaching

Beyond Traditional Piano Pedagogy

Concerts

The stage is the most demanding, and the most effective, teacher: you have to get on stage well before you finish your studies and learn how to use what many call “fear” as a positive charge.

Masterclass

I am genuinely happy to help my students solving their problems; each solution I propose has been experienced firsthand on myself.

Is that all?

No, because all of this is indispensable but it is not enough on its own, not in the complex reality in which we live today.

Soft Skills

What are the Soft Skills? All those skills that are not acquired in the academic context, but are often as important as the others – if not more so. We live in a historical moment in which the routine that stresses us and the new needs required by the outside world make it necessary to acquire skills that were not needed before: without knowing how to thoroughly organize your time and plan your study, you will not be able to build an effective path; without asking the right questions, you could lose a lot of time and resources, and without the instruments that help you direct your energy correctly, you risk getting tired earlier than expected and not reaching your goals due to a simple lack of knowledge and information. I work to make sure that you know how to become the best coach for yourself.