Andrea Giambruno
About
I am an Italian accordionist and teacher with a lifelong passion for music. I began performing publicly with musical groups at the age of 14 and have continued performing throughout my career.
I have performed for many years at popular Italian dance venues and summer festivals, and in 2010 I released my solo accordion album, RossoFisa, featuring well-known melodies.
My musical repertoire spans Italian traditional and folk music, ballroom and dance music, tango, Latin music, French musette, European and American folk music, contemporary music, and film soundtracks.
I enjoy sharing the richness of the accordion with students around the world and helping them discover the pleasure of making music.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is friendly, patient, and personalized. Every student learns differently, so I adapt my lessons to each person’s pace, musical interests, and goals.
I aim to create a relaxed and encouraging environment where students can feel comfortable asking questions, making progress, and enjoying the learning process.
Whether you are an adult beginner, a returning player, or an intermediate student, I want you to feel that learning the accordion is both achievable and rewarding.
Curriculum
I have been teaching accordion since 2011, helping students develop their skills step by step. My approach combines practical playing with the fundamentals of music, including technique, rhythm, music reading, and musical expression.
From the early stages, I aim to help students learn complete, recognizable songs rather than focusing exclusively on exercises. As their skills develop, we gradually introduce new techniques and more challenging repertoire, always respecting each student’s individual pace.
My lessons are suitable for beginners and intermediate players of different ages. They are ideal for students who want to learn familiar melodies, discover famous accordion songs from around the world, or expand their repertoire across different musical styles and traditions.
Depending on each student’s interests, lessons can include world-famous accordion melodies, Italian and international popular songs, traditional and folk music, French musette, tango, Latin music, ballroom classics, European and American folk tunes, contemporary music, and memorable film soundtracks.
My goal is to help every student enjoy playing music they recognize and love while building confidence, technique, and musical independence.
Credentials & Affiliations
Competition Award
In 2004, I won First Prize in Category I, with a score of 96/100, at the 10th International Prize for Accordionists, “Città di Montese,” held in Montese, Italy, on September 18–19, 2004. I received a Diploma of Merit. The President of the Judging Committee was Vladimir Zubitsky.
Teaching Experience
I began teaching accordion in 2011 at a private music school in Bedonia, in the province of Parma, Italy.
Recording
In 2010, I released RossoFisa, a solo accordion album featuring well-known melodies.
Professional Performance Experience
I began performing publicly with musical groups at the age of 14 and have continued performing to the present day, including at Italian dance venues and summer festivals.
