Riccardo Casamichiela

Piano Lessons Amsterdam and Weesp

Welcome to my website. I am Riccardo Casamichiela, harpsichordist and pianist in Amsterdam. In addition to performing, teaching piano is one of my great passions. My piano lessons are known for a productive, inspiring and relaxed atmosphere. My lessons are for everyone who loves piano music. By playing the music you like most, you will achieve your musical goals and have fun!

First steps! - Children - Adults

When you are new to music, the lessons will offer a solid and playful introduction to the piano. You, or your child, will learn the main techniques and to read music (it is easier than you think!) while having fun playing easy yet progressive exercises, classical and popular tunes and piano duets for 4 hands!

Targeted practice

One of the most important things to discover is how to practise effectively. Save time by consciously choosing what you want to improve and how you can do that in the most effective way. 

Here 's Why!

This has been proven to be the best method to improve both your technique and your stylistic interpretation. I will give you clear instructions on how to develop your skills and study difficult passages in this way. You save time!

Advanced

Would you like to discover new repertoire and work on your sound? Want to play more smoothly and understand music theory better? Would you like to discover historical backgrounds and delve deeper into a particular style? Let's get acquainted and discuss your wishes in a trial lesson!

Lessons at your home in Amsterdam and Weesp

I give the lessons at my home in Amsterdam West, but if preferred I also can come to you in Amsterdam, Weesp, Amstelveen, Diemen, Zaandam area.

About Riccardo

Riccardo Casamichiela was born in Ragusa in 1997. He began studying music at the "G. Verga" music high school in Modica at the age of 14 where he studied piano and cello. He focused his attention on the piano classical and romantic repertoire playing concerts with music of Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms. With the orchestra of his school he played J. S. Bach D minor keyboard concerto BWV 1052 and Mozart piano concerto KV 466. 

Harpsichord

After obtaining his diploma, he moved to Milan to study harpsichord and basso continuo at the "G. verdi" conservatory under the guidance of Giorgio Cerasoli and Anna Fontana. During the same period he studies composition under the guidance of Carlo Ballarini. He graduated in both disciplines in 2020 with highest honors. In September 2020 he moved to Amsterdam to obtain his Master degree in harpsichord and basso continuo at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam where he had the opportunity to study with Menno van Delft and Kris Verhelst. He obtained his master's degree in May 2022.

Concerts

He participated in masterclasses conducted by Roberto Cappello, Olivier Baumont, Salvatore Carchiolo, Giulio Prandi. He performs as a continuo player in Italy, France, Germany, Holland, playing in important concert halls such as: Tivolivredenburg Groote Zaal Utrecht; Muziekgebouw Amsterdam; Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden; Liederhalle Stuttgart; Royamount Foundation Paris, Concertgebouw Brugge. He collaborated with ensemble Cantoria, Coro e Orchestra Ghislieri, Orchestra Barocca Siciliana and Mauro Borgioni, Il gusto barocco Stuttgart, Vox Luminis.