Meet the Teachers

Marcello learned to play the guitar at the early age of 3 and when he was age 6 years, he was already playing the electric bass in a professional group. He began to compose music when he was only 13 years old and spent most of his teenage years studying classical music whilst also playing in popular bands.

He studied Music Composition at the School of Arts of the University of Cordoba for five years, Argentina, where he was a personal student of Cesar Franchisena (a disciple of Juan Carlos Paz) and developing activity as a researcher and composer.

A gifted and creative composer, Marcello’s has written music in a large variety of styles, from the early Middle Age period to the 20th century experimental music; he has also been keen to make film music.

Marcello is a qualified music teacher with extensive experience in schools environments, also in private groups and individual lessons; he’s been teaching Piano, Guitar, Music Theory and Composition for more than twenty years. Marcello’s practical teaching experience has been enhanced by his research on children’s musical development, harmony and composition. He has created the FulhamTree™ method and has published several piano books, among them all the five Minigrades Piano Books and all the Grade books for the Fulhamtree Method from grade 1 to 8.

In Stringnote, Marcello has created serval methods to learn piano, music and other instruments. In addition to Piano, he has also taught Guitar, Music Theory and Classic and Modern Music Composition. Marcello has also developed two hugely successful YouTube channels: MusicWithNoPain and OidoMusical (in Spanish), each with more than 100,000 subscribers and each awarded a prestigious Silver Award.

Mihaela is a piano and singing teacher who is passionate about helping students of all ages and abilities develop their musical skills and confidence. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Contemporary Music Performance and Production from the LCCM University of Music in London. Following the FulhamTree method, she delivers engaging and structured lessons that help students build strong musical foundations, developing technique, and growing as confident performers.

Mihaela’s passion for teaching and nurturing children’s musical abilities, has made her an excellent Academic Development and Teaching Coordinator in Stringnote’s Music Academy.

Samuil Krasnov began studying piano at the age of six, thus developing a strong foundation in classical performance from an early age, achieving a Grade 8 Piano at the ABRSM. Over the years, he has performed extensively and won competitions including the Springboard Festival and the Ealing Festival of Music. Alongside his classical training, Samuil has a strong understanding of jazz and improvisation, and continues to perform regularly at concerts in London. Sam is also passionate about teaching, with a focus on technical development and helping students build creativity, confidence and enjoyment in music.

In addition to his musical experience and qualifications, Sam holds a Master Degree in International Relations (QMUL).

Samuil’s strong academic background is combined with extensive experience in sales and client-facing roles. He is bringing his skills, energy and creativity to the role of Business Development and Marketing Coordinator at Stringnote Music Academy.

Sylvia’s Music degree (MA equivalent) is specialist in Music Pedagogy (UNC University). With extensive teaching training and experience, Sylvia has been assisting Marcello in the research for the FulhamTree Method and Stringnote’s Talent Development Programme, also in the design of its pedagogic activities.

Because of her professional experience as a business manager and strategy consultant for charitable and not-for profit organisations, Sylvia is also collaborating with the organisation of Stringnote Academy.