Our Teachers
MARIA
Maria is a classically trained violinist and violist. She graduated with honours from the Conservatorio di Musica “Luigi Cherubini” in Florence, Italy.
Throughout her career, Maria has performed with several renowned Italian orchestras, including the Giacomo Puccini Festival Orchestra. She studied under distinguished masters such as Danilo Rossi (First Viola of Teatro alla Scala), Flaminia Zanelli, and Chiara Morandi.
She has won numerous national and international competitions in Italy and participated in many prestigious masterclasses.
Maria is currently based in the United Arab Emirates, where she teaches violin, viola, and secondary piano. Her work reflects a deep passion for music, combining performance excellence with a commitment to inspiring the next generation of musicians.
—Violin, viola and piano
ANDREA
Born in 1997, Andrea Sernesi began studying cello at the L. Cherubini Conservatory in Florence in 2016, graduating with top honors in 2019. He has trained with renowned cellists including Giovanni Sollima, Franco Maggio Ormezowski, Andrea Nannoni, Fernando Scarselli, and Sandra Bacci, and is currently continuing his studies with Markus Wagner at the Hochschule für Musik in Nuremberg.
Andrea has performed widely across Italy and China, appearing in major venues such as the theaters of Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Florence. He has collaborated with artists including Giampaolo Pretto, Hansgeorg Schmeiser, and Hae Sun Kang, and performed at festivals such as Lucca Summer Festival, Festival delle Colline, and Belfortissimo International Chamber Music Festival.
In addition to his concert work, Andrea is dedicated to music education. He teaches cello at Scuola Melodie in Concerto and Accademia Amedeo Bassi in Tuscany, and regularly leads ensemble and orchestral workshops for young musicians.
—Cello and piano
MATTEO
Matteo is an Italian film music composer and clarinetist from San Daniele del Friuli, Italy. Trained at the conservatories of Udine, Padova, and Ferrara, he graduated with highest honours in both Clarinet Performance and Film Scoring. His career bridges classical performance and contemporary media composition—ranging from collaborations with the Orchestra dell’Opera di Parma to scoring commercials and films, including the award-winning Un Fret Invier.
Winner of the Lavagnino International Composition Contest (2016), Matteo has worked with Hollywood composer Anthony Willis (Promising Young Woman, How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming) as lead orchestrator and music preparer. With over a decade of teaching experience, he now shares his expertise in clarinet performance and digital music production, blending tradition with technology.
—Digital music production and clarinet