Gabriel Latis
About
[5⭐ rating over 49 reviews from another lesson platform]
I help students start playing real music early—often within the first few lessons.
I’m a professional pianist with 12+ years of teaching experience and over 7 years of international performing (Switzerland, Austria, Iceland, Spain, and worldwide on luxury cruise ships).
Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning after a break, I tailor each lesson to your goals so you can progress efficiently and enjoy the process.
I started piano at age 6 and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Piano Performance. I’ve also taken part in many masterclasses and studied with outstanding pianists. My background includes classical, jazz, blues, pop, rock, and chord-based playing.
I’m passionate about teaching and focused on helping you reach your goals in a clear, supportive, and enjoyable way.
Reviews from Another Lesson Platform
Gabriel has a great attitude and has been very patient in teaching me the piano. He's an exceptional teacher
Gabriel has a great attitude and has been very patient in teaching me the piano. He's an exceptional teacher
Gabriel is a very good teacher. He's patience and explain in an easy and clear way . I highly recommend him.
Gabriel is a wonderful and talented instructor. He is very courteous, patient and caring to our daughter. I would recommend him on any given day.
Gabriel proved to be the best choice for me . He's not just an excellent pianist but also a very good teacher . He's share everything that he knows and is very encouraging . He also replies to all my questions even off the lessons time . I give him my highest recommendation.
I am an advanced piano player . Gabriel is a very good piano teacher , he really cares. He explain in detail and replies to my question I have even off the lesson time . I highly recommend him !
I am a beginner and I was a bit scared in the beginning of my piano lessons . Due to Gabriel knowledge and patience , I was able to understand the basics and progress fast . I can't recommend him enough.
Gabriel teaches with patience and is very good. I've progressed a lot since I started working with him. I'm very impressed with him.
Gabriel is an excellent piano teacher . He replies to all of my questions and share everything that he knows . He's also friendly and patience . Thank you !!
I really enjoy learning from Gabriel, he has a lot of knowledge and he explains in detail. He is also patient and encouraging. Thank you very much!
It's a great experience working with Gabriel because he is patience, encouraging and tailor lessons to my needs . He also reply to my question even outside of the teaching time .
Gabriel is an excellent teacher. He explain in detail and is friendly . I am looking forward to more classes with him.
Gabriel explained to me correct piano techniques addressing all my questions patiently. His deep experience and passion for music are evident, and he made the session both informative and encouraging. I’m truly looking forward to continuing this journey under his guidance. Highly recommended teacher with profound experience and knowledge.
Excellent tutor. Gabriel is very patient and enthusiastic instructor. He takes his time to explain fundamentals clearly, provides follow-up videos for practicing. Thank you for all your help.
Kind regards,
Alex
Beyond his teaching skills, Gabriel has a warm and pleasant personality that makes every lesson enjoyable.
I would highly recommend Gabriel to anyone looking to learn piano, whether you're a beginner or looking to improve. It’s been a fantastic learning journey so far!
Parfait ! Morganne a énormément aimé son cours avec vous, Gabriel. Elle a notamment apprécié que vous ayez pu l'aider à améliorer son jeu avec seulement quelques conseils.
Elle a trouvé que les exercices de relaxation du poignet ainsi que les conseils pour utiliser davantage les bras l'ont beaucoup aidée à se détendre et à moins ressentir les tensions dans le poignet. Nous serons ravis de poursuivre notre collaboration avec vous dès votre retour d'Australie.
Cordialement, Morganne et ses parents.
Gabriel is an outstanding teacher who cares greatly for his students and wants the best for them. He has had lots of experience with other pianists and always shares his tips and advice with his students which makes him so unique and such an amazing piano teacher.
My children like Mr Latiş’s piano class so much. He is very professional, patient and nice teacher. I can see his talent and passion for music, also the heart for teaching. Thank you so much!
Gabriel is an exceptional piano teacher who makes learning both fun and engaging. His deep knowledge, patience, and personalized approach have significantly boosted my confidence and skills. Highly recommended!
Gabriel L exceeded my expectations with incredible sound quality and impeccable attention to detail. Working with him was a delight – he communicated proactively and truly has a deep understanding of music. Highly recommend! ✌️
Gabriel is an excellent pianoist and a very good teacher. He is very patient and my little kid loves his lessons. He teaches my kid using the textbooks for ABRSM which are very good for kids to learn piano as well as music theory.
I have been taking piano classes with Gabriel for about two months now. I can say that Gabriel is an excellent piano teacher. He is very professional yet not intimidating. I have no musical background. He is very patient. Also, he explains very well the musical concepts. I can follow easily what he plays on the piano. He is very accommodating if class time needs to be changed. I absolutely recommend Gabriel as a piano teacher!
I have a background in music making on computers but I had never learnt an instrument and from the very beginning, Gabriel has been very patient and has cleared some of the myths about playing the piano.
I'm very impatient by nature and Gabriel has been able to make me slow down to learn proper technique first, making sure I don't get injured playing, before jumping to more advanced stuff.
I'm only 5 lessons in but I can already see I'm getting better, so I would definitely recommend this to beginners!
Gabriel Latis is a fantastic piano teacher. He is patient, knowledgeable, and knows how to make learning piano enjoyable. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to improve your skills, Gabriel adapts his lessons to fit your needs. He explains things clearly, making even difficult pieces feel manageable. His passion for music shines through, which makes every lesson inspiring and fun. If you’re looking for a teacher who will help you grow as a pianist while keeping you motivated, I highly recommend Gabriel Latis!
Gabriel is an amazing Piano teacher, he taught our 3 daughters to a very high level, up to ABRSM Grade 8, achieving a distinction, and also helped us with the Trinity College Diploma. He is an amazing pianist, and with the best personality. He is always going the extra mile, and offering very clear and detailed explanation. We recommend him most highly to anyone who wants to progress with their piano :-)
Gabriel is a amazing teacher. he always tries his best to teach every detail possible, and thanks to him i’m learning more and more every lesson!
Gabriel is an excellent piano teacher. He is very thorough with his teaching and very detailed. He is also very friendly.
Gabriel is a amazing teacher, he teaches you every detail inside even the easiest piano sheet really recommend to have his lesson!
He's a great tutor! Learning piano with him is fun and engaging. If you're looking for someone to be slow and carefully explain to you concepts, this is the person to go to. He spends a lot of time with articulation and how you shouldn't press on the keyboard, but engage your fingers -- something very important for pianists. I never knew that prior to having lessons with him, he's very impressive and clear with his instruction! Great tutor, you won't regret signing up with him!
Perfect! Very good, help my piano study very much.
Gabriel’s teaching style is really impressive, the flow and the content of every lessons are very good and he has 3 CAMERAS that shows his face, keyboard and his view on a sideways so any student can visualize the proper posture and a clear view of the movement of his arms and fingers as he teach. My daughter is only 7 years old and as you can imagine asking her to sit for 1 hour to learn piano is quite a challenge but Gabriel handles it pretty well, and he is understanding of my child’s playfulness during the class and he knows also when to remind her to focus. Gabriel has an impressive amount of patience and knowledge about piano that’s why my daughter Ameco is enjoying and learning so much from him. I’m very happy we found him on Preply. And he’s quite flexible on the changes of schedule just give him a heads-up and he’ll cancel or change the schedule. Looking forward to more piano classes with him. :)
Perfect! Gabriel is not only an amazing pianist but also a patient and kind tutor. Gabriel is always on time and always happy and cheerful. Our children never complain about having lessons with Gabriel and they both really enjoy their lessons. Gabriel has an excellent camera set up and has clearly put a lot of time into thinking about how he can make the lessons easier for his pupils. Thank you so much Gabriel!
Perfect! He can give good guidance to my children and improve their skill. My children loved his lesson too much and got the levels in a short period.
He is so great. We like him because of his enthusiasm and his encouragement and very patience with my son.
Mr. Gabriel is an exceptional piano teacher. He is patient and is very attentive to his student. He follows my 12 year old son who is very, very happy. He provides valuable advice and adapts perfectly to each student profile. To recommend.
Gabriel is a nice teacher with good patient.👍
Gabriel is an amazing teacher. He is very passionate and talented. Also, his teaching plan matched exactly what I was looking for to achieve my goals. Very knowledgeable, goes above and beyond to help his students. Highly recommended.
Gabriel is a wonderful tutor, I like his approach and understanding. I am an old person, and trying to review by myself was difficult. But when I started my lessons with him everything was different. He is patient , knowledgeable and focused. I am enjoying my lessons with him and looking forward for more .
Gabriel is an outstanding teacher. He makes u understand things in a very simple way. He teaches with patience and u will have lots of fun in his classes.
Gabriel is a true professional piano teacher. He is very knowledgeable and truly patient. I’ve been talking piano lessons from Gabriel a few weeks now and I’ve already improved super fast. He’s been great about tailoring our lessons to my needs!
Gabriel is a wonderful and talented instructor. He is very courteous, patient and caring to our daughter. I would recommend him on any given day.
Gabriel is a very passionate pianist who is very talented. My son has had 4 lessons with him and he enjoys the lessons and improving.
Very friendly, patient, overall great.
After the first 3 lessons, I am very happy to have Gabriel as a piano teacher. He is an excellent tutor for anyone who wants to learn the piano the right way. From correct posture, finger independence, reading music and keeping tempo, he constantly share his experience and knowledge to motivate and correct. I strongly advise.
I started classes with Gabriel a few years back, while I was having a terrible corporation job that made me stressed out and unable to focus most times. He had so much patience, even when he had to repeat the same thing time and time again, he´s extremely dedicated, very professional and very kind hearted and friendly. Highly recommended to anyone willing to learn a new skill or improve an existing one!
Gabriel is very good musician, but most importantly, he is very patient, easy going, inspiring and you can feel his passion for teaching as well as his love for music .
Gabriel is been really helping me understand music with technique work and working on pieces that are very important but also on songs that I really enjoy. The thing I like about Gabriel is he doesn't make you feel bad about your mistakes, he's there to help you, he really cares.
I'm an architecture student and an 8th year long piano practiser. I begun taking piano lessons with Gabriel to brush up my skills and and to better understand music before pursuing a graduate degree into a French conservatory.
Since the very first piano class with Gabriel, I became very enthusiastic about practicing and due to his patience and clarity to explain musical phrases, theory and interpretation rules, I started to feel and to understand better what I was playing.
I warmly recommend Gabriel as a piano tutor to everyone willing to enrich his piano practice!
His international experience as a pianist brings to his teaching methods a lot of patience and adaptability. During the classes, he is able to adjust our lessons to the level of instruction to meet our goals, and this, always by providing a positive and inspiring environment!
I highly trust Gabriel's teaching process!
Teaching Style
I am a patient and dedicated piano teacher, working with students of all ages and levels. Every lesson is tailored to your goals, learning style, and musical interests.
I teach a wide range of styles, from classical to modern music (jazz, blues, pop, etc.).
I can teach you reading sheet music or playing by ear, depending on your preference and goals. I can also help you improvise and create your own music in the styles you enjoy.
I also have strong experience working with students with ADHD and dyslexia, adapting lessons to make learning clear, structured, and engaging.
I focus on healthy technique, musicality, and effective practice habits to build confidence and avoid tension or injury. I also help students develop a technique that prevents common issues such as tendonitis, which is very important for long-term playing. You’ll also receive support outside lessons, including answers, feedback, and video explanations when needed.
I prepare students for ABRSM and Trinity exams (Grades 1–8 and Diplomas), but I also teach students who simply want to enjoy playing. My students range from age 3 to 75+, and all make meaningful progress.
Online lessons are just as effective as in-person ones. I use a professional multi-camera setup and high-quality audio so you can clearly see technique and movement. Most of my lessons (95%+) are taught online.
Curriculum
Curriculum
There is no single method that fits everyone, so I adapt all materials to you.
For beginners, I often use Alfred’s Basic Piano Library. For classical and jazz development, I work with ABRSM and Trinity syllabi. I’m always happy to use other methods if you prefer.
Alongside structured materials, I include music you enjoy and focus on essential skills that apply across all styles—from classical to modern music.
Credentials & Affiliations
CERTIFICATIONS:
2011-2015, Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from the” Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy Cluj Napoca
2012- 2014, Graduation Diploma, Department for training of teaching personnel, The” Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy, Cluj Napoca
2007-2011, High School Graduation Diploma, High School of Arts, Baia Mare
Masterclasses and trainings :
· 2023- Present : Open Studio - Become a Better Player. Guaranteed
· 2012 - Present : Josh Wright Tutorials
· 2016 April, Piano master class and recital, Belgium
· 2014 August, Piano master class and recital, Sibiu, Romania
· 2014 June, Piano recital, Germany, Munich
· 2014 June, Piano master class and recital, Italy
· 2013 January, Piano master class and recital, Craiova, Romania
· 2012 August, Piano master class and recital, Sibiu, Romania
