Gabriela Joya
About
I’m a flute/piano music teacher with over 10 years of experience, both as a performer and educator. With a Classical background education at conservatory of Habana plus my contemporary music education at Berklee College of Music I will be bale to achieve your musical goals while having fun jamming together.
My approach combines classical technique with Latin jazz and world music, helping students grow not just as musicians, but as artists. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, I’m passionate about guiding you to reach your full potential.
Teaching Style
My teaching style blends the precision of classical music with the spontaneity of Latin jazz and world music. I focus on building solid flute and piano techniques while encouraging students to explore a variety of styles. Whether we’re working on classical repertoire, jamming to Latin rhythms, or improvising in different genres, I create a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. I guide students to not only master technical skills but also gain the confidence to improvise and express themselves musically across multiple styles.
Curriculum
I use a lot of improv exercises, as well as traditional methods like
Henri Altes(classical studios)
All tone scales with different articulations
Pentatonic scales and Phrases book
Cuban Music Fake book (cuban standards)
Credentials & Affiliations
EDUCATION
Berklee College of Music, Boston MA, USA Major: Music Business/management
2023/2027
Amadeo Roldan Music Coservatory, Havana Cuba High School/ Diploma in Flute Performance
2005/2009
Guillermo Tomas Music Conservatory, Havana Cuba Elementary School 1997/2005
EXPERIENCE
Berklee Performance Center Social media/marketing creator(2024)
Departure Arts ( Logistic coordinator/marketing and social media )2024
Whole Tone Music Academy( Flute and piano instructor) 2024
Melissa T Music Lessons, Boston (Flute and piano instructor 2024)
Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston MA Seasonal summer job as an Usher
04/23- 09/23 (Live Nation)
Capella Music Academy/Ensemble Music School, Tacoma WA
Piano and flute instructor 2021/2023
Free Lancer Musician, Olympia WA
Performing privates and public events in both classical and contemporary music 2019/2023
Washington Center Performance and Arts, Olympia WA production assistant 2021/2022
The National Cuban Ballet and Opera Symphony Orchestra, Havana Cuba . Flute/Piccolo Soloist
2015/2019
Guillermo Tomas Music Conservatory, Havana Cuba Flute Teacher
2011/2018
HONORS & AWARDS
Berklee World Tour Scholarship.
Awarded to students that portray great musicianship and extraordinary talent on their respected instrument .
Berklee College of Music woodwinds Department Division Award
Awarded students based on outstanding achievement .
Thrive Scholarship winner