Classes & Workshops
Teaching philosophy
The pursuit of mental and physical balance
has been a cornerstone of my life.
My passion for Design and Performing Arts found resonance in the East, where ancient philosophy and martial arts thrive.
My journey began with Judo at the age of 16, and it ignited an unending exploration into meditation, Tai Chi, Yoga, and particularly, Aikido. The principles of these “arts of motion” have permeated every aspect of my teaching strategies. Whether I’m instructing a student on the proper grip of a bagpipe or guiding them through a breathing exercise, these teachings are present. They’re there when I delve into design thinking and when I help students navigate the frustrations that inevitably arise in the learning process. Architecture has instilled in me a knack for identifying patterns and understanding the inherent order in nature. Meanwhile, Design has shifted my focus away from the singularity of Artwork. Ultimately, the “repetition”, “consistency”, and “replicability” of actions and intentions have taken precedence over “singularity”. This balance between structure and fluidity, between tradition and innovation, is what defines my approach to any field of human endeavour.
Fields of teaching
Gonçalo conducts seminars in the following fields
Music
Events and workshops
Project & Design
Tools that help you think
Well-being
Learn to be present
Not looking for workshops?
For weekly classes & learning directly
Music
Lessons & Workshops
Learn how to play Bagpipes, Flutes & Whistles
or join in with your music instrument and learn folk repertoire from Iberia
Project & Design
Tools that help you think
Well-being
Learn to be…
From Music to the Visual Arts, from Meditation to Martial arts, it’s all about transcending technique
Thinking > Knowing > Being
Featuring now
The latest new about my teaching work
Workshops 2023-2024 soon!
Please come back soon! We will have more news.
I’m a bagpipe teacher at SibA!
It is wonderful news that I have been asked to teach bagpipes at the Sibelius Academy. The reason to embark on the laborious process of doctoral research is, in my view, to give back to civil society. My research on the bagpipes, only makes sense, if embraced by the...
Become a bagpipe student in 2021
Bagpipe Lessons for Intermediate Students Helsinki 2021 Lessons for intermediate and advanced students will open in January 2021. It is important that you start your beginner's classes as soon as possible on bagpipe - on-going currently - so that you can choose next...
Address
Helsinki – Finland
Call
+358 45 251 87 27
Info@GoncaloCruz.com


