Education

He completed an extensive music education at the following institutions:

Zurich University of the Arts (Switzerland)
Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (Germany)
Lucerne University of Music (Switzerland)
Chigiana Music Accademy of Siena (Italy)
International Music Academy of Hammelburg (Germany)
International Music Academy of Nice (France)
International Handel Academy (Germany)
International Auer Academy (Hungary)
Lucerne Festival (Switzerland)

He studied under the guidance of the following mentors:

Prof. Karl Kaiser (Freiburg Baroque Orchestra)
Prof. Michael Schneider (Camerata Cologne – La Stagione Frankfurt)
Prof. Thaddeus Watson (Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra)
Prof. Matthias Ziegler (Collegium Novum Zurich)
Prof. Janek Rosset (Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich)
Prof. Anna-Katharina Graf (Les Joueurs de Flute)

Prof. Peter-Lukas Graf (Basel)

Sir James Galway (Lucerne)

He attended master classes with:

Aurèle Nicolet

William Bennett

Barthold Kuijken

Emmanuel Pahud

Patrick Gallois

Philippe Bernold

Rachel Brown

Maxence Larrieu

Felix Renggli

Jeanne Baxtresser

Janos Balint

Michel Debost

Roberto Fabricciani

Awards

Prize winner at several traditional music contests

Special Prize at the Mazda Young Musician Competition

Semifinalist at the polish International Flute Competition in Krakow

Carolina Oramas Scholarship Prize

Frankfurt Bach Foundation Scholarship Prize

Illustrious Citizen of the town of Villa de Leyva

HERNANDO LEAL-GÓMEZ

"Hernando Leal-Gómez is a versatile and highly innovative international musician whose extensive repertoire ranges from the Renaissance to the Contemporary music".

"His musical work focuses on the interpretation of the Baroque, Classical and Modern music flute repertoire on more than 10 types of historical and modern flutes".

INFO & CONTACT

swissflutestudio@gmail.com

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The Swiss Flute Studio is a new space dedicated to the flute where students and professionals will be able to discover new musical perspectives and to use new strategies improving their musical skills.

The Swiss Flute Studio also offers the posibility to study at the Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Switzerland in its internationally recognized bachelor and master degrees programmes.

The Swiss Flute Studio pays special attention on supporting flutists who wish to prepare entrance exams for universities and conservatories as well as in special courses for young flutists and amateurs.

The Swiss Flute Studio promotes different aspects such as:

Improvement of the technique and interpretation

Historically informed performance

Contemporary techniques

Study of the traditional and modern flute repertoire

Learning methods and strategies

Focus and development of musical skills

Achievement of goals

The Flute Studio is divided into different areas or packages such as:

- Private lessons and group master classes
- Residential Studies
- University Studies

- Special courses

- Online courses - Lessons

The Swiss Flute Studio also offers Individualized "Socius" packages according to the wishes and needs of the flute players.

Flute Studio Packages

1-Amateur Flutists

The Swiss Flute Studio also offers special courses for young flutists and amateurs of all ages as follows:

-Basics flute playing

-Instrumental technique

-Individualized choice of repertoire

-Individual and group lessons

-Assistance in the purchase of instruments

Socius Silver

Individual flute lessons in the Basel Region (1 lesson per week á 30 min, 45 min or 1h)
Variable instruments: baroque flute, piccolo

Socius Gold

Individual flute lessons in the Basel Region (1 lesson per week á 1,5 h)
Historically informed performance
Variable instruments: baroque flute, piccolo

Socius Platinum

Individual flute lessons anywhere in Switzerland (1 lesson per week á 2 h, travel costs included)
Historically informed performance
Variable instruments: baroque flute, piccolo

Socius Premium

Individual flute lessons anywhere in Switzerland (1 lesson per week á 2.5 h, travel costs included)
Historically informed performance

Variable instruments: baroque flute, classical flute, piccolo
Contemporary techniques

Group master class
Piano or cembalo accompaniment

1 concert

Online support

Neighbor countries: Germany, France (with travel surcharge)

Socius Elite

(Residential)

Residential course in the city of Basel (dates and number of days will be chosen with the participants)
Individual flute lessons (several lessons á 1,5 h)

Preparation of admission exams for universities and conservatories
Historically informed performance

Variable instruments: baroque flute, classical flute, piccolo
Contemporary techniques

Flute pedagogy

Develop of marketing and internet presence
Piano or cembalo accompaniment

1 final concert
Masterclass with renowned guest artist
Video recording or Demo CD

Visit to collection of historical flutes

Tour in a prestigious flute factory

Socius Elite

(University)

Official flute studies at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Switzerland

Internationally recognized degrees programmes

Bachelor of Arts in Classical Music

Master of Arts in Performance

Individualized course of study

Special offerings by agreement for foreign students

Pensum and study costs according to the regulations of the University.

The Flute Studio options "Premium" or "Elite - Residential" package can be additionally booked under special conditions.

Languages: German, English, Spanish, Italian

Flute Studio Special Courses

1-Amateur Flutists

The Swiss Flute Studio also offers special courses for young flutists and amateurs of all ages as follows:

-Basics flute playing

-Instrumental technique

-Individualized choice of repertoire

-Individual and group lessons

-Assistance in the purchase of instruments

2-Workshops

The Swiss Flute Studio offers special workshops and coaching for:

-Flute Ensembles

-Woodwind Sectionals

-Flute Chamber Music

-Groups of flutists

Flute Studio Specialties

Historically Informed Performance

The Swiss Flute Studio specializes in the historical interpretation based in the application of the stylistic and technical aspects of performance and the use of period instruments that were in use at the time of the original composition.

Instruments used in the Flute Studio:

-Baroque flute in 415 Hz

-Baroque flute in 392 Hz

-Classic flute in 430 Hz

Extended Techniques

The study of non-conventional techniques known as extended techniques are an important part of the Flute Studio.

The Flute Studio includes the process of learning and practicing modern techniques for the flute as well as the study of several works of the contemporary flute repertoire.

"Virtual"

The Swiss flute studio also offers online lessons and courses.

Online resources for flutists