Łukasz Śmiałkowski
About
Hey!
My background includes 12 years of classical education in cello and piano. I graduated from music schools of I degree (6 years):
Państwowa Ogólnokształcąca Szkoła Muzyczna I stopnia im. Stanisława Moniuszki w Katowicach
ul. Dąbrówki 9 | 40-081 Katowice
and II degree (6 years):
Państwowa Szkoła Muzyczna I i II stopnia im. Mieczysława Karłowicza w Katowicach
40-017 Katowice | ul. Graniczna 29 (budynek Bipromet S.A.)
I took piano lessons under mrs. Salwarowska, then mrs. Zdulska and cello in classes of mrs. Alicja Murzynowska and mrs. Danuta Sobik-Ptok.
My daily routine involves working on my music projects, practicing and learning how to professionally produce music.
In addition to practicing the cello and piano, I create my own music that aims to identify my language and distinctive sound. The sound of electronics and studio-recorded ideas are combined with keyboards, cello and drums.
Contact me and let's start learning! :)
Teaching Style
I have my own way of teaching and using my 12 years of experience learning at listed music schools, I strive to avoid mistakes that are commonly made there. For me, it's about understanding the needs of each student and learning as much as possible together. Starting at music theory, through practicing the instrument and talking about music and it's history. My goal during the lesson is to listen closely and comprehend what is best for the student at a certain stage of musical development. I combine theory and technique of playing the instrument.
I still gain new experiences teaching, playing live and composing. I also practice both instruments (cello, piano) regularly in order to improve myself.
Curriculum
Everyone discovers that they can be better in the game with the right time and effort put into playing any instrument. You can always improve and challenge yourself to be better. For me, it's to discover your fellow musicians playing your instrument. Above all learn from them (with cello f.ex. Jacqueline Du Pre, Mischa Maisky, Yo Yo Ma, Rostropovitch, Gautier Capucon).
Credentials & Affiliations
The diplomas I have are from my youth (I was around 15 years old at that time). The amount of effort put into each competition, as well as the stress involved, made me think differently about any kind of challenges in the arts. I was fortunate enough to have a cello teacher who was both understanding and supportive, and who always stood by my side.She never criticized me about anything in playing and performing because she knew that life is more important than just being always perfect. That's what she taught me as well. First there's life, then there's art, and it can be a vicious circle or with the right attitude, an artistic never-ending story. ;)