Piano Lessons
My musical journey began with Augusta Dall'Arche, who introduced me to music, laying the foundations for my early studies in piano and composition. I later continued my piano studies at Berklee College of Music with Christian Li, Jason Yeager, Stephany Tiernan, and Kevin Harris, while also taking ensemble piano classes with Moira Lo Bianco, Robert Christopherson, Russell Hoffmann, and Ross Ramsay. I continue to develop my skills and musical understanding through ongoing studies with Alessandro Binetti.
My relationship with the piano extends beyond the classical repertoire, encompassing improvisation, technical exploration, and the development of a piano method. I also explore custom electronic tools that expand the expressive possibilities of digital pianos, both in performance and composition.
Teaching has become an increasingly important part of my musical life. I find great satisfaction in exploring the most effective ways to help students develop their piano skills, build productive practice habits, and cultivate the dedication needed to make meaningful progress. Beyond learning to play, I believe that developing curiosity, independence, and a lasting passion for music can give students valuable tools that will serve them well throughout their lives.
My approach to teaching adapts to each student's interests, abilities, and goals, while encouraging a solid technical foundation, attentive listening, and a thoughtful relationship with the instrument.
If you're interested or just want to ask a few questions, feel free to reach out.
Performed on digital piano by Davide Capobianco (IG: @davide_aiden)
I like performing this piece anytime I sit at a piano. When friends are around it creates a joyful feeling that inspires smiles on all faces.
"The title of the composition is a reference to athletes who are expected to win a sporting event without difficulty. The cover depicts scenes of baseball, football, horse racing and sailing." (Wikipedia)
**Instrument: Yamaha P-115
Performed on piano by Davide Capobianco (IG: @davide_aiden)
I chose this piece for its simple, however, beautiful written-out ornamental passage called a cadenza. Throughout the entire piece the cadenza continues to return in more articulated ways. The piece is often referred to as "The Farewell Waltz", or "Valse de l'adieu", since it was originally written as a farewell piece to Maria Wodzińska, for whom Chopin was once engaged.
**Instrument: Yamaha P-115
Performed on piano by Davide Capobianco (IG: @davide_aiden)
I chose this piece because of it's jumpy left hand gesture. This gesture is a typical feature of the ragtime genre in which composer Scott Joplin is one of the most famous pioneers.
**Instrument: Yamaha P-115
Transcribed and performed on piano by Davide Capobianco (IG: @davide_aiden)
The idea came to me upon viewing a video of Hiromi Uehara's solo within a larger performance.
This is an example of a transcription exercise for those interested in experimenting with different music styles. In this particular case, I transcribed a jazz improvisation phrase into a 12-bar blues.
**Instrument: Yamaha P-115