Online Bandoneon Lessons

I am Alejandro Giro, an Argentine musician who has been playing and teaching bandoneon in tango, folklore and different musical styles for more than 10 years.

Customized bandoneon lessons for beginners and advanced students of all ages considering their interests and possibilities.

The bandoneon is played at the first class. Music theory is gradually incorporated to bandoneon study. No previous music knowledge is needed.

Methodology and objectives

The methodology I work with includes:
◦ Technical exercises with scales and arpeggios.
◦ Interpretation of J. S. Bach’s works
◦ Tango rhythm notation models
◦ Articulation exercises
◦ Tango, Folcklore and other genres musical arrangements.

The objectives are agreed based on each pupil´s interests, nevertheless the following subjects are studied:
◦ Fully knowledge of the instrument
◦ Air flow control
◦ Good sound achievement
◦ Music reading for bandoneon
◦ Correct body posture

Classes Modality

Online classes via zoom, whatsapp, skype or through other platforms. All material to be used is digitized (music sheets, audios and exercises).

Personal Backgroud

General:
– Bachelor´s degree in Argentine Music (Tango and Folklore) – UNSAM (San Martín University – Argentina)
– Auditive Perception, musical reading and writing with María del Carmen Aguilar
– Juan José Castro Conservatory

Bandoneón:
– Bachelor’s degree in Argentina Music (Tango y Folklore)- UNSAM (San Martín University – Argentina).
– I studied with Santiago Segret and with Hugo Satorre
– Tango Orchestra at UNA (Universidad Nacional de las Artes – Argentina).

Piano:
– Juan José Castro Conservatory
– Piano and Keyboard with Jorge Algorta

I have been teaching the bandoneon to children, adolescents and adults for over 10 years. I have accompanied people, with previous or zero knowledge of music, in the process of learning to read, to listen and to write music. Private lessons or ensembles to over 200 students.
Musical Projects
Giro & Silveyra Guitar: Adan Silveyra. Bandoneon: Alejandro Giro. Compositions and Arrangements by Adán Silveyra and Alejandro Giró
Juan Fracchi Quinteto Compositions of double bass player Juan Fracchi. Mariano Gil&nbsp on guitar, Gemma Scalia on violín, Belen Echeveste on cello y Alejandro Giró on bandoneón.
Irupé Compositions and singing: María Mendizabal, Guitar: Adan Silveira, Bandoneón: Alejandro Giró.
Orquesta de tango del UNA Director: Ariel Pirotti.