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Horacio Fernandez

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Piano lessons - Horacio Fernandez

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Horacio - Your piano teacher

Horacio Fernández Vázquez is a passionate and dedicated piano teacher with over six years of experience working with students of all ages, from young beginners to adult learners. A former educator affiliated with Steinway, Horacio believes that every student deserves a personalized and encouraging approach tailored to their unique learning style. With a strong background in both classical and contemporary music, Horacio creates engaging, structured lessons that foster a love of music while developing solid technique and musical understanding. He has taught students ranging from age 5 to 70, offering both in-home lessons and flexible scheduling to support busy families. Known for his warm, patient demeanor and his ability to connect with students of all backgrounds, Horacio is committed to helping each student achieve their musical goals — whether that means mastering the fundamentals, preparing for auditions, or simply discovering the joy of playing piano. When he's not teaching, Horacio enjoys composing, performing, and exploring music from cultures around the world. His teaching philosophy centers on building confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for music.

Horacio graduated from The Juilliard School

Horacio graduated from The Juilliard School
Horacio graduated from The Juilliard School

Your piano teacher skills

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Ear training

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Music theory

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Piano Repertoire

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Improvisation

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

Piano lessons at a glance

I tailor each piano lesson to the student’s age, goals, background, and learning style, making music clear, practical, and enjoyable for everyone. I specialize in classical music, Latin music, and jazz, helping students explore a wide range of styles with confidence. Lessons are available in English, Spanish, and French. My teaching method combines strong technical foundations with creative exercises, rhythm training, ear development, improvisation, and musical interpretation. I break down complex ideas into simple, understandable steps, ensuring students feel motivated, inspired, and confident at every stage. I emphasize healthy technique, efficient practice habits, clear weekly goals, and a positive, nurturing environment. Whether preparing for auditions, competitions, performances, or simply learning for personal enjoyment, I guide each student to develop strong skills, artistic expression, and a lifelong passion for music. Every lesson is designed not just to teach piano, but to build creativity, discipline, and a deep appreciation for musical artistry.

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Student learned 12 days ago

Horacio guided Dana in her music lesson, focusing on enhancing her rhythm and accuracy in pieces like "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and "Home on the Range." He also introduced her to "Green Sleeves." Dana actively practiced identifying half notes and aligning her playing with the correct rhythm by singing along with recordings. For her continued practice, Horacio assigned Dana to work on "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and to memorize its lyrics by singing along with a YouTube video.

Half Notes

Rhythm

Tempo

G# Sharp

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Student learned 19 days ago

Horacio provided feedback on structure and arrangement for an original composition by a student based in Miami. This individual also started learning "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and "Home on the Range," concentrating on rhythm, melody, and emotional expression. For the upcoming lesson, the assignment is to practice these two songs and further develop the original composition.

Musical Composition Structure

Two-Hand Piano Coordination

Rhythm Accuracy in Playing

Expressive Piano Playing

Finger Placement Efficiency

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Dana learned 2 months ago

Horacio taught Dana piano, focusing on scales, correct hand positioning, and playing songs like "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "When the Saints Go Marching In." Their lesson also covered rhythm and tied notes. Horacio introduced a technique for fast, alternating-hand playing, and they began working on a left-hand bassline, which will be continued in their next lesson.

Scales

Tied Notes

Alternating Hands

Left Hand Bassline

Practicing Slowly

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Dana learned 3 months ago

Horacio Fernández guided Dana Quadri through a piano lesson, refining a piece with dramatic and regular versions, practicing scales, and addressing fingering techniques. Dana presented an original composition and received feedback from Horacio. They discussed practice materials and the potential use of color-coded stickers on the keyboard.

Dramatic Version of a Piece

Musical Piece Structure

Left Hand Accompaniment

Scale Fingerings

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Jasmine learned 3 months ago

Horacio Fernández led Jasmine Blanchard in a piano lesson, focusing on C major scale practice with correct fingering and introducing the C major chord. Jasmine worked on coordinating both hands and learned to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Horacio will send Jasmine a link to purchase a beginner piano book for use in future lessons, and they scheduled the next lesson for Friday.

Playing Hands Together

Hand Position

Chord Basics

Scales Fingering

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Jasmine learned 4 months ago

Horacio gave Jasmine a piano lesson on May 26, 2025, focusing on finger exercises, coordination, scales, and basslines, using "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" as a practice piece. Jasmine was assigned scales for homework, and Horacio will provide a melody book.

Accompaniment

Developing Basslines

Twinkle

Twinkle

Little Star

Finger Exercises and Coordination

Playing Scales

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Different types of piano lessons

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

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Player Piano

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Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Jazz Piano

Jazz Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

Types of learners for piano lessons

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Adults

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Beginners

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Kids

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Intermediate

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Advanced

Different types of piano lessons

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Player Piano

Player Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Jazz Piano

Jazz Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

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