CANDIDA BORGES

International Musician, Expert and Scholar in Music Education, with modern methodologies to teach music (performance, creation, well-being) - in person in New York and ONLINE! TOP artistic training and experience, in high-quality studios in Times Square area, top equipment in class or ONLINE, cutting-edge techniques and training - combining arts, music, music history, concepts, composition. For all ages, make your musical experience a really valid one. I am a touring artist, with a career on piano and singing that you can find works and followers in every social network. I'm a Brazilian musician around 35 years old, based in NYC for a Ph.D. Research in Music Composition, MASTER in Piano Performance and Singing, Professor at a University in Brazil and in the US, also Bachelor in Singing and Composition. I am also educated in multiple techniques, that I apply to my unique methodology. I combine elements of Linklater, Estill, Alexandre Technique, Feldenkrais, GDS; I am certified under the Somatic Voicework Technique and I am becoming a designated Linklater technique instructor soon (5 years education in NYC). The combination of this technique allows me to work from a body/emotional perspective to approach music. Through the last 20 years of performing and teaching, I created a unique program that approaches music in a holistic way. I approach a cross-technique between piano-singing-composition and a cross-genre repertoire, that (finally) includes folk music from multiple cultures. Deeply grounded in studies of music, the student receives a program to be created collectively with me during classes, including syllabus, methods for assessment, coaching and opportunities for performance and recording. I am very experienced leading classes of piano and Jazz/pop singing, songwriting, for kids and adults. I have a huge repertoire of classical music, pop, musical theater, Brazilian and Latin songs. Also, the practice can include harmony studies, ear training, improvisation, and composition. The main concept of my methodology is about using creativity, technology, and good music to make the students feel inspired and motivated to play the songs they want and develop skills. I teach in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. I've been teaching beginners and advanced students. I coach professional musicians, applying for auditions, releasing new works, or developing their careers - especially in New York. My students include kids and successful musicians. Check my reviews, please. PLAY Music - LEARN Music - CREATE Music Use the piano or voice to play a great variety of songs, from classical to pop, crossing jazz, Brazilian and Latin tunes, American classicals, etc. Using sheets, chords, iPad/iPhone, "play by ear", books, or just improvising! Add to your training elements of Music Theory, Harmony, Music History, and Ear Training with interactive material online and books. Creativity!!! Jam every class, learn to songwrite, to create your melodies, change chords, write lyrics, and produce your songs! Acoustic and digital support, many tools to express your ideas, kids to adults! Create your own program, combining different subjects, like singing and ear training, music theory and piano, piano and singing, piano and songwriting, etc. Classes are online or in Manhattan, New York - in-studio or in-home. Worldwide students. FOR ONLINE CLASSES, I developed a great structure working with your iPad/ tablet/ phone/ computer, using Skype, FaceTime, Facebook, Zoom, and more, to work with worldwide students and institutes. Ask me more about it! ABOUT THE CLASSES: I recommend starting with online or in-studio classes of 30 minutes. You will receive instructions for an amazing, affordable and comfortable class! Want a longer class, double or mixed subjects like piano and singing? Let me know! I can also work in groups, so invite your friends and family! Any doubt or special case? Write me a message! I'll be happy to consider your request! Las clases también pueden ser en ESPAÑOL y con el repertorio latino! Ou se preferir, com a alegria e a facilidade de se falar PORTUGUÊS em aula!