Piano
Greetings! I am Helber Fernandes, I am from São Paulo, Brazil, I am a pianist, and above all a music lover! I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance from the Universidade de São Paulo under the supervision of the acclaimed pianist Dr. Eduardo Monteiro. Here in the US, I worked on my Master’s degree also in Piano Performance at the Fort Hays State University and University of Wyoming under the supervision of Dr. Theresa Bogard and Dr. Irena Ravitskaya. Currently, I am in the final stages of my doctorate in Piano Performance at the University of Northern Colorado under the supervision of Dr. Lei Weng, where I also work on Piano Pedagogy.
My career also features recitals in important venues, as well as prizes in piano competitions and music research competitions.
I have taught people from all ages for 12 years, including 5 years working in higher education. My main goal has been to acquire as many pedagogical tools as possible to adapt myself to each student for them to find their true potential and achieve their goals. I am here to show that music is for everybody. If you want to see if it is true, come and check it out with a lesson with me!
You can expect a highly qualified professional with knowledge about technique, repertoire, and musicianship that will direct you to a productive and joyful time making music.
Doctor of Arts in Piano Performance (A.B.D.) - University of Northern Colorado
Master of Professional Studies in Music Performance - Fort Hays State University/University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance - Universidade de São Paulo
(2022) Entrepreneurial Challenge Award. Monfort College of Business, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, USA.
(2020) Best J. S. Bach
(2019) 1st prize - Young Artists Competition of the CSMTA, Fort Collins, CO.
(2019) 3rd prize - John Henrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day, Hays, KS.
(2016) Best Research in Music - 24th University of Sao Paulo International Symposium of Undergraduate Research, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
(2015) 1st prize - Souza Lima National Piano Competition, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
(2012) 1st prize - Villa-Lobos National Piano Competition, Osasco, SP, Brazil.
(2021) Hibino Understanding Award. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, USA.
(2021) Eleanor B. Weiler and Mildred B. frame Piano Scholarship. Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, USA.
(2021) Bettylou Scandlin Hubin Scholarship. Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, USA.
(2021) Nancy Brogden Booker Collaborative Pianist Award. Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, USA.
(2021) Teacher Enrichment Grant. MTNA Foundation, USA.
(2020) Bernstein-Crosman Scholarship. Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, USA.
(2019) Jean Stouffer International Scholarship. International Student Services Office. Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, USA.
(2017) Music Talent Award. Department of Music, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA.
(2014 - 2016) Scientific Initiation Fellowship. Funded by the Sao Paulo Research Foundation, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
(2019 - 2022) Graduate Assistant. School of Music, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, USA. My duties included teaching Piano, Class Piano and working as a collaborative pianist supporting ensembles and singing classes.
(2018- 2019) Graduate Teaching Assistant. Music and Theatre Department, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, USA. My duties included teaching Class Piano and working as a collaborative pianist supporting ensembles and students of various studios of the Music and Theatre Department department of the Fort Hays State University.
(2017 - 2018) Graduate Assistant. Department of Music, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA. My duties included teaching Class Piano and working as a collaborative pianist supporting ensembles and students of various studios of the Department of Music of the University of Wyoming.
(2014 - 2017) Music Research Fellow. School of Arts and Communication, University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. In this fellowship position I developed a research project on the Sonata op. 111 by Ludwig van Beethoven under the supervision of the pianist Dr. Eduardo Monteiro. This research was funded by the Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and by the Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação Científica (PIBIC).
You will need a computer or tablet with a webcam and microphone that is connected to a good Internet connection, with a download speed preferably above 25 Mbps, your instrument (of course), and/or any equipment recommended by your teacher prior to the lesson. A link and details on how to join will be included in your booking confirmation email.
Online Lessons are all attended on the Zoom video conferencing platform. After...
Read MoreOnline Lessons are all attended on the Zoom video conferencing platform. After you book, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a link to your upcoming lesson that you’ll join using a web browser or the Zoom app. Lessons use both audio and video, so make sure that you can meet the system requirement before booking a lesson. Online lessons are interactive, so you’ll be able to communicate with your teacher, ask questions, and comment as much as you like.
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Lessons can be canceled or rescheduled directly on the platform using the...
Read MoreLessons can be canceled or rescheduled directly on the platform using the cancel/reschedule function in the Booked Lesson section of your Dashboard at least 24 hours before the lesson time. If you need to cancel a lesson, do so by clicking on the “Cancel” button on your booked lesson and your teacher will be notified automatically.
You can always think ahead and get a few things ready before your lessons. Make sure to tune your instrument before the lesson. Bring à a notepad and anything you might need to write down notes. We strongly recommend testing your video conference settings at least 15 min before each lesson to avoid any unwanted technical issues during the lesson.
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