Gonzalo Carrera, born in Vigo in the north west of Spain, attended the Conservatory of Vigo where he classical studied classical piano, piano pedagogy and obtained a postgraduate diploma in contemporary piano. He was also awarded a scholarship at the Royal Conservatory in Madrid where he completed his postgraduate diploma before studying modern Jazz harmony in Barcelona with the American pianist Barry Harris. Gonzalo furthered his studies of Jazz and improvisation at Goldsmiths College in London.

Since arriving in the United Kingdom, Gonzalo has become a highly regarded pianist, recording with John Helliwell (Supertramp), Hugh McDowell (Electric Light Orchestra) Steve Hackett (Genesis), Jon Anderson (Yes), Denny Laine (Paul McCartney & Wings) Grammy award winners Narada Michael Walden, Joseph Arthur and conductor/arranger Michael Gibbs, and opera singer Charlotte Akenhead. He also performs at the 02 Shepherds Bush Empire, Indigo 02 and Ronnie Scott’s.

Gonzalo’s proficiency in Classical, Jazz, Rock and Pop styles make him a versatile and passionate piano teacher; his students —

children, teenagers and adults — study the pieces they love, from Oscar Peterson to Adele, Mozart to the Beatles. A patient and

understanding teacher who values improvisation, sight-reading, theory and aural as part of piano lessons, Gonzalo’s students achieve high-scoring success in their piano exams with ABRSM and Trinity College of Music.