About Me
For as long as I can remember, music has been my language of discovery. Born and raised in Cuba, I grew up immersed in a world where rhythm, culture, and classical tradition intertwined. My journey as a pianist has taken me across continents—from the concert halls of Havana and Madrid to stages throughout the United States—performing as a soloist, collaborating with orchestras, and exploring the deep connections between genres.
Over the past 25 years, I’ve dedicated my life to understanding the art and science of piano performance. My classical foundation was shaped by rigorous conservatory training and enriched by years of study with master composer Andrés Alén, one of Cuba’s most brilliant musical minds. That mentorship inspired my doctoral dissertation on his piano works and my album Cuban Memoirs, a tribute to the bold harmonic and rhythmic language that defines Cuban artistry.
But my musical world didn’t stop at classical repertoire.
From recording original compositions with nine international artists on my Friendship album to performing Latin jazz, bossa nova, and contemporary works, I discovered that true mastery isn’t confined to a single style—it’s about fluency, freedom, and connection.
Together with my wife, pianist Dr. Fabiana Claure, I’ve toured nationally through our concert series A Piano Journey Through Latin America, blending performance with education to share the cultural and historical richness of Latin American music. Our story is one of resilience, migration, and artistry—and it continues to shape how we teach and inspire others.
Through decades of performing, composing, and mentoring students around the world, I realized that most traditional piano methods fail adult learners. They focus on repetition instead of understanding—on control rather than connection. Adults don’t need to be treated like beginners; they need a system that honors their intellect, experience, and emotional depth.
That realization led me to create The Piano Breakthrough Method™—a 4-step system that helps adult pianists eliminate tension, deepen musical understanding, and rediscover the joy of confident, expressive playing.
Whether you’re an advanced pianist feeling stuck, returning to music after years away, or simply longing to reconnect with your artistic voice, my mission is to help you move beyond frustration to freedom—so that you can play with clarity, ease, and true musical joy.
Because your musical breakthrough isn’t just possible—with the right approach and guidance, it’s inevitable.