Meet the team
Our Team
Our teachers are the heart of everything we do. Meet the people who make learning the piano joyful, personal and inspiring.
The people behind the music
What would a school be without its team? At the School of Pianists, our teachers combine conservatory training with a genuine passion for helping every student enjoy music with every note. Meet the talented professionals who make our school thrive.
Safety: all our teachers hold a valid VOG (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag), the Dutch certificate of good conduct required for working with children.
In which languages can I take lessons?
Not sure which language your lessons would be in? Here is what each teacher currently teaches in, so you can choose with confidence.
Iago Hermo — English & Spanish (Dutch lessons coming soon)
Martín Chaves — Dutch, English & Spanish
Iago Hermo
Founder & teacher · Piano, composition, conducting · English, Spanish
Hi! I’m Iago Hermo — founder, director and teacher at the School of Pianists. I have almost 20 years of teaching experience in music schools and conservatories, including as Head of Education at the Conservatorio Histórico de Santiago (Spain). In 2023 I opened my own studio in Amsterdam to share a passionate, enjoyable and high-quality music education — in the studio, at home in Hilversum and online.
I trained as a pianist (Bachelor in Piano Performance) and went on to complete three Masters — in Music Composition, Music Research and Cultural Services. As a composer I write for the stage, and I bring that experience into every lesson: great music education blends knowledge, experience and a real understanding of people.
Selected works by Iago
Opera
Papagena
Opera
Cidade sen Luz
Music for the theatre
A Velada de Londres
Martín Chaves
Teacher · Piano · Dutch, English, Spanish
Hello, I’m Martín Chaves, a Spanish pianist based in the Netherlands for the past two years. My journey led me to Utrecht for a Master’s in Music Performance at the HKU Conservatory.
My training is rooted in the Russian piano school, thanks to my teachers Ilona Timchenko in Spain and Professor Evelina Vorontsova in Utrecht — the technical foundation I bring to every student, backed by two years teaching at a music school in my hometown, where I specialised in preparing students for auditions and exams.
My teaching is fully personalised, adapting each lesson to the student’s level, age and goals. Whether you’re taking your first steps or preparing for a performance, my mission is to help you build solid technique and, above all, discover the joy of making music. I teach theory hands-on at the piano rather than from books, woven together with technique, sight-reading and your own repertoire. Parents are always welcome to sit in, or to learn alongside their children. I look forward to meeting you!
Come and meet us
The best way to get to know us is in person. Book a free trial lesson, or explore our courses to find your perfect fit.