Carlo Balzaretti / Director of the Gallarate State Music Academy / Piano lessons and online composition lessons
He studied under a great Italian pianist who is the director of the Gallarate State Conservatory.
A technique that completely weakens from the shoulders to the fingertips and plays like a singing.A lesson by Balzaretti, one of the few pianists who conveys two of Italy's leading piano schools.
Carlo Balzaretti is a leading figure in the Italian piano world. His "Piano Suite for the Disaster Victims," released immediately after the Great East Japan Earthquake, is still fresh in our memory. He made his debut at the age of 10, and had a program on national television at the age of 13. He then studied musicology, humanities, and conducting at the prestigious Milan Verdi Conservatory, graduating with the highest marks in piano and composition. Since then, he has won numerous international competitions. The Washington Post also praised his performances, calling them "exceptional technique and expression that accurately captures the composer's intentions." Along with such a wide range of performance activities, he has also been active as an educator, teaching master classes around the world since becoming a professor at the National Conservatory of Music at the age of 19. His books are used as instructional books by music education institutions throughout Italy, and he is a veteran who has served as the principal of the Brescia Conservatory "Luca Marenzio" and the Como Conservatory "Giuseppe Verdi," and is currently the principal of the Gallarate State Conservatory "Giacomo Puccini." In the lessons, he will give detailed explanations, from analysis from a composer's perspective to explanations of orchestration. There is another reason why his lessons are special. That is, he inherits the teachings of two of Italy's most representative schools of piano playing: Biddusso, where he studied under Liszt's direct disciple, and Mozzati, who inherited the Anfossi school. He will teach you how to play the piano, which is a precious asset, while showing you how to play it, including prencillita (the strength with which the fingertips grip the keys), how to relax the arms and shoulders, pedaling techniques, and the Italian "singing as you play" cantabilita. He also has a wealth of experience in chamber music, so you can hear various secret techniques such as duos, trios, and quartets.
Regardless of where you live in Japan, you can take piano lessons from Carlo Balzaretti, a world-renowned pianist and professor at the Italian Conservatory of Music "Giacomo Puccini". Take one or two trial lessons with the teacher, and if you get along well, start lessons as a student of the teacher's class (disciple). Those who have taken public lessons will be able to experience the depth of lessons that only a student of the class (disciple) can offer, compared to public lessons at one-off events. The following two courses are available.
● Online lessons for preparing for entrance exams at overseas music colleges / conservatory
● Regular music online lessons (preparation for competitions, brush-ups, etc.)
* The admission fee is valid for one year (if you take the course for one year or more in a row, you do not need to re-enroll.)
* The studio dedicated to And Vision is fully equipped with internet access (LAN), microphone, amplifier, speaker, mixer, video screen / monitor, and software, and the staff will support you.
* We welcome you to take online lessons at home if you wish, such as in the distance or to prevent infection.
■ Online lessons for preparing for entrance exams at overseas music colleges / conservatory ■
While in Japan, we will prepare for the exam with the teacher of the overseas music university / conservatory that you want. In the exam preparation lesson, the songs will be selected and the songs will be completed before the exam. Depending on the number of lessons, it generally takes at least 3 months, usually 6 months or more to finish. In addition, it is desirable to take the lesson directly with the live sound of the final check. It is also important to get used to communicating music and conversations online, as taking an examination at an overseas music university / conservatory may be an online examination or a recording examination.
・ As in Japan, the professors belonging to each music university / music institute are familiar with the examinations at overseas music universities / music institutes.
・ The songs to be taken by overseas music colleges / institutes are not individually specified, but are often roughly specified for each era, so it is very important to select the songs with the professor. The selection and performance of songs that suit (or are completely different from) your personality will differentiate you from other test takers and leave a positive impression on the examiner. The teacher may recommend (select) the test song in consideration of foreign test takers. For example, "If you select this song, you can't show the difference from the people of ..., so if you use this song (movement), the examiner will know that you have various expressions, so please do it here. How is it? "
・ Since the teacher gives lessons to the students for the purpose of "How to pass?", The pass rate usually increases. For example, "I don't think the examiner knows classical music this way, so let's fix it."
・ As a general rule, the number of lessons should be decided in consultation with the professor based on the "period from the current time to the examination" and "the customer's current level and the passing level required at the time of the examination". The longer the period, such as one year or more, the more time you can take the exam.
■ Regular music online lessons ■
Take lessons according to your goals and goals, such as preparing for the competition, preparing for the orchestra audition, preparing for the concert, improving your daily level, brushing up, and hobbies. Being a class student (a student), the teacher will be kind enough to help you reach your goals and teach you how wonderful music is. Please aim for the goal with your teacher. When the teacher comes to Japan, he is a student, so he should be the first to consult.
- Please let us know how many lessons you would like - twice a month, once every two months, once a week, once every six months, etc. (Price will change).
■ Qualifications ■
Anyone who is enthusiastic can take this course.■ Price ■
Once a month (1 times a year): 12 yen (425,530 yen including tax)■ What is included in the price ■
Admission fee, private lesson fee (60 minutes / time), facility usage fee and system usage fee■ Clarify some of the items not included in the price ■
Japanese interpreter fee, practice room fee, all personal expenses during free time, etc.■ Price / Schedule Supplement ■
● And Vision school members do not need an admission fee (it will be deducted from the amount)● Please tell us your preference for lessons, such as twice a month or once every two months.
● If you wish to take lessons more than 6 times a year, you will get a discount (free) on facility usage fees such as And Vision Hall and system usage fees at the time of lessons.
● If you would like an interpreter or accompaniment, you can apply separately.
● We will adjust the lesson time in advance.
■ Application deadline ■
Until capacity is reached● Even before the application deadline, the deadline will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.
● Even after the application deadline, you may be able to apply if there is a vacancy in the course, so please contact the And Vision Counselor.
■ Notes ■
● Please note that if you take the course at home, it may be affected by the speed of the Internet.● When taking lessons in And Vision such as And Vision Hall, there are internet connection (LAN), use of multiple cameras, large screen / monitor, mixer, speakers, staff support, etc.
●Please let us know the program at least 2 weeks in advance.
● Please send the score for the instructor at least 5 days in advance.
●Depending on the teacher's overseas internet connection, communication may become temporarily unstable.
● If the lesson requires a piano accompaniment, please prepare it yourself.It is also possible to prepare with and vision as an option.
●This information is current as of December 2025, 03. Information may change depending on the year and local circumstances, so please contact an AndVision counselor for the latest information.