For several years I have explored different ways of teaching and learning the bandoneon, including online lessons.
Over time, through direct experience with many students, I have re-evaluated what truly works — and what does not — especially when it comes to learning this complex instrument.
This page explains how I currently teach, who my lessons are for, and why I have consciously chosen not to offer certain types of instruction anymore.
After teaching beginners online, I came to a clear conclusion:
online lessons are not an effective way to start learning the bandoneon.
The bandoneon requires extremely precise work on:
posture and body balance
bellows control
resistance, weight, and air management
sound production and articulation
These elements are very difficult — and often impossible — to address properly at a distance.
Latency, audio compression, camera angles, and most of all the lack of physical presence prevent accurate corrections and can easily lead to technical problems and bad habits.
For this reason, I prefer not to offer a service if I know it cannot provide solid and reliable results.
This choice is not a limitation, but a matter of pedagogical responsibility.
If you are at the beginning of your journey, I strongly encourage you to use the educational material I have developed specifically for this purpose.
On my website and on my YouTube channel, you will find:
structured tutorials for beginners
technical explanations
musical and historical context
practical guidance based on my personal experience with the instrument
This study material does not replace the work of an in-person teacher.
However, it can be a valuable way to approach the instrument, to become familiar with its logic and challenges, and to begin developing awareness — especially while waiting for the opportunity to study in person.
These resources allow you to study at your own pace and to build a foundation before moving on to more advanced and personalized work.
I am available for in-person bandoneon lessons for students who can study with me locally.
I currently live in Northern Italy, and I strongly believe that face-to-face teaching is the most effective way to work on:
sound quality
bellows technique
posture and ergonomics
long-term technical development
If you are interested in in-person lessons, you can contact me to check availability and location details.
Although I no longer offer regular online lessons for beginners, I do offer online consultations for very specific purposes.
These sessions are intended for advanced or experienced players and are focused on clearly defined goals, such as:
preparing a specific piece or difficult passage
technical or musical problem-solving
interpretative work
preparation of non-conventional repertoire for the bandoneon, such as:
organ music
symphonic or orchestral arrangements
transcriptions outside the traditional bandoneon repertoire
These are not ongoing courses, but targeted sessions designed to address precise questions or projects.
You are welcome to contact me to briefly outline your project or question. Based on that, I can let you know whether this type of focused online work would be suitable or if another approach would be more appropriate.
Over time, I have been looking for a more sustainable way to continue my work with the bandoneon — studying, researching, and sharing what I learn.
Patreon is the space I have chosen for this.
It is primarily a way to support my work, with a few simple levels of contribution.
Some tiers may offer access to exclusive materials, such as selected scores that are not available elsewhere. Other levels are simply a way to offer support, without specific benefits in return. A more advanced level of support will take shape over time.
Supporting me on Patreon helps me continue this work with care and independence.
Feel free to drop me a message.
I’m here to answer any inquiries within 24 hours.
Your curiosity drives my passion, so don’t hold back—ask away!
No. I did but I don’t do it anymore. Based on my experience, I do not believe that regular online lessons are an effective way to start learning the bandoneon. For beginners, I recommend using the educational material available on my website and YouTube channel, or studying in person whenever possible.
The bandoneon requires very precise work on posture, bellows control, and sound production. These aspects are difficult to observe and correct accurately at a distance, and online lessons can easily lead to technical misunderstandings or bad habits at an early stage.
Yes. I offer in-person bandoneon lessons for students who can study with me locally.
I currently live in Italy. If you are interested, you can contact me to check availability and location details.
I offer online consultations only for very specific and focused purposes, and only for advanced or experienced players.
These sessions are not regular courses, but targeted meetings aimed at addressing precise technical, musical, or interpretative questions.
Yes. You are welcome to contact me and briefly describe your project or specific need.
Based on that, I can let you know whether an online consultation would be appropriate or if another approach would be more suitable.