About us: Bamboo Music Academy
Bamboo is a fascinating plant! It spends its first years consolidating deep, invisible roots before experiencing exponential growth. It is incredibly resilient, yet remarkably flexible. This serves as the core philosophy of Bamboo Music Academy, providing solid musical foundations with the flexibility to adapt to every student’s individual journey.
The academy arises from the need to overcome the rigid traditions often associated with classical music. The goal is to offer high-quality standards in violin and piano within a dynamic and accessible environment, moving away from elitist perceptions.
Learning is approached through Gamification, a methodology specially designed for the youngest students. Instruments are introduced as a natural part of daily life, where technical and theoretical aspects are explained through dynamic interaction and humor. For advanced levels, a structured 10-level curriculum ensures progress, combining the personal attention of a private mentorship with the formal structure of a consolidated music school preparing for the conservatoire exams.
Founder
Javier Navas Sánchez
My passion for music started before I was born. My mom always reminds me that she used to listen Vivaldi while she was pregnant, and maybe this was the origin of everything. I discovered the violin at the age of 7, and started my musical journey in my Spanish hometown, Onil in Alicante. Afterwards, I started scaling my education with masterclasses and musical trips along the world.
To continue my education, I moved to Warsaw, Poland to study in the prestigious Frederik Chopin University of Music. Afterwards, I did a Master Degree in Orchestral Performance with Prof. Aitzol Iturriagagoitia in Musikene, Spain. During this time, in my early twenties I had the opportunity to perform with professional orchestras like “Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa” or “Basque National Orchestra”. I also have been an enthusiastic traveler , giving concerts in countries like Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, India, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain…
However, I was missing the creative side of pedagogy. For that reason I decided to approach a Second Master Degree in Music Pedagogy to learn the latest teaching techniques from the best music pedagogues like Claudio Forcada, Mimi Zweig or Paul Harris among others.
Nowadays, I am developing my own teaching style combining various methodologies and continually learning from the world’s best music pedagogues and performers, as well as performing with multiple orchestras and ensembles around the world. And of course…
Enjoying Music!
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Frequent Asked Questions
Who is the founder of Bamboo Music Academy in Munich?
The Bamboo Music Academy was founded by Javier Navas, an experienced musician and educator with extensive international performance and teaching experience. As a certified professional, Javier has performed on stages worldwide and holds two specialized Master’s degrees: one in Orchestral Performance, and another in Music Pedagogy. His approach combines a deep understanding of the physiology of music-making with the integration of his own concept, the Gamification, adapting the lessons to be fun and engaging, specially for little kids.
What is Javier Navas's musical and orchestral background?
Javier Navas is a classically trained violinist with an extensive international career, holding a Master’s degree in Orchestral Performance from Musikene. His professional experience includes performing with prestigious orchestras such as the Basque National Orchestra (Euskadiko Orkestra) and the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra. He has performed in major concert halls across multiple countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and India among others.
What makes the academy's gamification method so special?
At Bamboo Music Academy, we use gamification to make the learning process interactive and motivating. Instead of repetitive, "dry" practice, we employ modern teaching methods where students are rewarded for their progress and for reaching technical milestones.
This playful approach fosters discipline without pressure, ensuring that complex skills are mastered with enthusiasm.
Do you offer personalized music lessons for all ages?
Yes, we provide high-quality, personalized music instruction for students of all ages and skill levels, from young beginners to advanced adult musicians. With over ten years of teaching experience , the academy's approach is rooted in a deep understanding of music pedagogy and the physiology of playing. Each lesson is tailored to the individual's specific artistic goals, whether you are a child starting with the Suzuki method, a teenager preparing for conservatory exams.
Finde uns unter
Kapuzinerstraße 14/4, 80337 München
2 Min. von U-Bahn Goetheplatz
Mo - Fr: 09:00 - 20:00 Uhr