Who are the music teachers?

Erica has been living and teaching piano in Portugal for nine years. Before that, teaching in Ireland and South Korea. She founded the school in 2018.

Erica developed the music teaching methodology in use at IMBAS. At its core is a system of learning that promotes the students' development of a positive connection to music.

Through her method, students of IMBAS build confidence, refine focus and discover the joy of performance.

Gianna recently graduated with a bachelors degree from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. She moved to Portugal from the USA to teach at IMBAS. 

She is a young, vibrant teacher who knows how to inspire her students to work towards their goals. Her lessons are fun, friendly and focused. She makes classical piano accessible to even the youngest learners!

Luke studied music at Trinity College Dublin. He is a guitarist and pianist who performs regularly, both solo and in a band. He has been involved with musical theatre since an early age and has a specific interest in music technology.

His lessons are diverse. Students gain a wholistic understanding of music. Whether they are interested in blues, rock, classical or composing their own songs, Luke blends technique with theory within a flexible lesson structure.

Adriano is originally from Sardinia, Italy. He holds a masters in piano performance from "L. Canepa" Conservatory of Sassari.

He has participated in numerous masterclasses, won prizes in piano competitions and has performed in concerts throughout Europe. 

He is passionate about classical piano. He teaches beginners up to advanced students; sharing his love of classical music with students of all ages.