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Preparing for a magnet music audition isn’t about cramming a piece in the fall. It’s about thoughtful, structured development months, sometimes years, in advance. For families in Coral Gables and Miami, here’s what that preparation truly looks like.

There’s a specific look parents recognize. It happens after school, right when the day is already full. Your child picks up the guitar and plays the same passage again. Yet, it still doesn’t sound better. The notes are mostly there, but something feels sticky. The hand hesitates. Confidence dips. Suddenly, practice starts to feel like a loop instead of a path. In Coral Gables and across Miami, many families come to us at exactly this moment—not because their child “isn’t mus

How Coral Gables and Miami parents can compare typical Miami music schools with Alberto Puerto Music, a boutique studio for serious guitar and piano students.

What a Master Class Gives Your Child Master classes offer a unique opportunity for young musicians. They provide a space where your child can grow, learn, and shine. But what exactly happens in these sessions? Let’s dive deeper! What Actually Happens in a Master Class The Performer’s Experience During a master class, your child plays a short excerpt, typically lasting between 60 to 180 seconds. The guest artist listens carefully, pausing to highlight one or two key areas for

Greetings fellow classical guitar enthusiasts! As I celebrate my two-year milestone with the classical guitar, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on both the joys and hurdles of pursuing mastery in this beautiful art form. Over these past two years, I've encountered challenges, yet I've also experienced invaluable growth. I've been fortunate to attend three masterclasses since attending Alberto Puerto Music School- the most recent held at University of Miami's Clarke R

The world's most neglected art form is practice. Your ability to excel at anything springs from the power of repetition...

In this post, our student discusses her playlist favorites and gives examples of Baroque and Romantic musical styles and guitar pieces.

Classical guitar student Light describes her process as she learns to play the instrument as a young professional.