Silvia Melero Gomez holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language from Barcelona University as well as two bachelor’s degrees in music education: one focused on music teaching at primary schools, and one focused on Music Pedagogy, Solfège and Aural Skills, with Piano as the main instrument.
Silvia has broad experience teaching music to people of all ages, from young children to adults. She has been teaching Piano, Music Theory, Ear training, Voice, Music Playschool and has conducted children’s choirs since 2006.
Currently Silvia teaches Piano, Ukulele and manages the Music Playschool group in Spanish at the International School of Music Finland. She is also the music teacher of the Spanish speaking kindergarten Mi Casita päiväkoti in Helsinki and the Spanish teacher at Pasilan Peruskoulu. She is very active in the Spanish speaking community in Helsinki, and also runs some teaching projects with professional in other fields, as the Music and Yogalates (Yoga + Pilates) workshop.
Silvia participates in Helsinki’s music scene by singing in choirs: she has sung in the mixed choirs SOL (Savolaiset Osakunnan Laulajat) and Äänenkannattajat and the all-female choir Lyckokatter.
Silvia teaches piano, ukulele, and music playschool in Spanish, English and Finnish at ISM Finland. To set up a trial lesson with Silvia, please contact us.
Q&A
Where are you from and what instruments do you play?
I am originally from Spain and I play piano, ukulele, a bit of violin and sing.
Where did you study?
In Spain I finished a bachelor’s + master’s degree in teaching music and a bachelor’s degree in teaching at primary school, specialising in music teaching.
What was the thing that got you interested in music?
My mum playing piano and my dad singing and playing guitar.
What has been your favorite piece of music to learn/perform and why?
Adagio for strings by Samuel Barber on an arrangement for mixed choir. I sang the highest soprano voice that replaces the violin, it was very fun to rehearse and one of the most beautiful pieces that I have ever performed.
Why are you in Finland?
I moved to Finland only temporarily for love, but we stayed because we really like living in Helsinki.
How long have you lived in Finland?
I have lived in Helsinki for the past 11 years. The city has become home to me, offering a unique blend of cultural experiences, vibrant art scenes, and stunning natural landscapes.
What is your favorite thing about Finland?
I absolutely love the long light-filled summer days and the country’s natural beauty in all four different seasons.
Do you have any secret/not-so-secret (unmusical) talents?
I cook delicious food, if that counts.
Do you have a guilty pleasure?
Eating dark chocolate.
Tea or coffee?
Coffee.
Cats or dogs?
Dogs.
Salad or Pizza?
Mmm… pizza!
What is your favourite country to visit?
Spain, I couldn’t stop visiting it a couple of times a year. I love my family and friends there!
What is your favourite season?
Summer in Helsinki, winter in Spain.
What is your favourite food?
My father’s paella and every one of my mother’s dishes.
Do you have hobbies? Quite a few of them: reading, learning languages, cinema, gathering with friends, singing in choirs, swimming… What I don’t unfortunately have is time for all of them.
If you weren’t a musician what would you be doing?
After some years teaching music I wouldn’t change it for anything!
What is the thing you love most about teaching?
I love the creative freedom of teaching and learning music. To me, teaching is about guiding the students towards their musical goals, but I believe the most important part of the process is the journey itself. That journey should be both engaging and enjoyable, with the right balance of challenge to keep students motivated and inspired.
