ADRESSAv. Agostinho Neto Nº 8D | Monte Abraão
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Contacts+351 21 603 11 32
OpenMonday to Saturday
The best Modern Music school in PortugalONLINE CLASSES
PRESENTIAL LESSONS
PROFESSIONAL COURSE
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMAS
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Online & Face-to-Face classesAVAILABLE COURSES
For security reasons related to COVID-19, some courses may only be available in the online/b-learning format.
1 REGULAR COURSE
The most complete and demanding specialization course in Modern Music in Portugal. For everyone from 8 to 100 years old!
2 EMMA BEGINNERS
The course for children aged 4 to 7 introduces the instrument of choice into the lives of little musicians from an early age!
3 PRO COURSE
The 1st professional course in Modern Music in the country, certified by DGERT – SIGO Platform. Become a music professional with us.
4 MUS PRODUCTION
For musicians interested in maximizing their studio or home studio and for those who want to produce modern music from scratch, with all EMMA quality.
5 SONGWRITING
For musicians interested in maximizing their songwriting skills and for those who want to create modern music from scratch in a variety of musical styles.
6 MASTER (EXTENSION)
This course is intended for those who have completed any EMMA course, to pursue specific advanced studies in a particular musical style.
7 SINGER SONGWRITER
Aimed at the training and professionalism of singer-songwriters, the course is made up of 2 instruments (General Course) plus the Songwriting course.
8 FILMSCORING (Intro)
The introductory course to Filmscoring, with a specialisation covering everything from minimalist Nordic to ambient music for film.
9 M THEATRE WRITING
Aimed at those who are passionate about Musical Theatre, the course has a specialisation where your project will be presented to the public.
10 SESSION MUSICIAN
For students who have completed the General Course and can obtain a specialization as session (live or studio) musician.
11 GUITAR TECHNICIAN
For students who have completed the General Course, and can obtain a specialisation as an accompanying musician (live).
12 VIDEOGAME COMPOSER
The pioneering course in Portugal that teaches you how to create digital music for your video games.
13 D.I.Y. MUSICIAN
The course that allows you to produce your own music and video for social networks.
14 ANIME, KPOP & JPOP
A course for those who want to immerse themselves in Anime Music & Asian Culture!
15 MUSIC FOR BABIES
A course for the smallest musicians, EMMA course for babies from 6 months old.
16 WORLD MUSIC
For students who want to pursue a specialization in World Music (Celtic, Fado, and others).
17 MUSIC THEORY
For those who want to develop musical theory skills. Intensive theory, including aural training and first sight readings.
18 DEGREE PREP
Get ready to study music abroad with preparatory courses for entry to top music universities.
Online & Face-to-Face classesINTERNATIONAL DIPLOMAS
For security reasons related to COVID-19, some courses and
courses and subjects may only be available in the online/b-learning format.
19 MMI (ITALY)
EMMA and MMI have established an exclusive partnership for the implementation of advanced contents and evaluation system with international recognition in modern music, in Portugal and Spain.
20 CONMUSICA (SP)
The ConMusica system was created in Germany by pedagogues with more than 30 years of experience in music teaching methodologies for children. Several state schools in Spain and Germany already use it!
21 ROCKSCHOOL (UK)
Arising from the partnership between EMMA and RSL (Rock School Ltd) the student can prepare for the Higher Education Skills Level 4 examination equivalent to Year 1 of a BA (Hons) in Performance. (U.K.)
BEING AN #EMMA STUDENT
EMMA was not only the first school in Portugal to exclusively use modern methodology. At EMMA ideas come first! EMMA students were the first in Portugal to perform stadium concerts, do International Workshops in Modern Music with the Slash/Joss Stone producer, to have an album with student’s music released at FNAC, partnerships with English Universities to continue your studies, and even the first Professional Course in Modern Music in the country. Our Alumni and students have entered Music Universities (ICMP, BIMM, Cambridge), participated in television performances and competitions (TVI, RTP). And you are ready to be a #EMMA student?
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Examples of Students
Pursuing Higher Studies in Music
Ricardo Matos – (Guitar) ICMP London, Sara Laia – (Voice) Barcelona, Miguel Lopes -(Guitar) Lusíada University, David Cunha – (Guitar) Lusíada University
Christelle Brito -(Voice) Cambridge/BIMM
With Relevant Musical Projects
Miguel Cruz – (Vocals and Guitar) Singer songwriter artist, Ana Lisboa – (Voice) Casting great agency in Los Angeles, Jefferson – (Guitar) Guitarrist in Luciana Abreu’s band, Senpai project – (Voice) Performance Iberanime Pavilhão Atlântico, Carolina Lopes (Rerum Baixo) – TV, Performance FNAC Alfragide, Miguel Lopes (Rerum Baixo) – TV, Performance FNAC Alfragide, Miguel Castro – Porquinhos da Ilda, Fado Lélé
Televised participations
André Abrantes, Ana Nóbrega, Matilde Carvalho, Beatriz Costa, Maria, Ricardo Barroso, Joana Rôla & João Figueiredo.
Classes from 3 to 99 years old!WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO
Classes with teachers who are members of Portuguese Iconic Bands
Perform professionally in several venues
Encouraging the creation of Musical Projects
Publisher & Producer
Mentoring support for Internationalization
Beginner to ProfessionalSTUDENT'S EP
Masterization by John Webber (Divine Comedy).
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Market leaders for 12 years!WHAT WE HAVE ALREADY DONE
Premiere of the film Coco (Beloura)
Senpai Project (Iberanime LX)
Rerum (TV)
Launch of Workbook Canto (FNAC)
Daniele Gottardo Concert (Partnership C. C. Olga Cadaval) among other activities
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2014 Produção – Bob Cutarella (Slash, Joss Stone)
2015 Piano – Xan Blacq (Jessie J, Amy Winehouse)
2015 Voz – Mary Setrakian (Sierra Bogess, Nicole Kidman)
2016 Music Business – Paulo Caalasans (Djavan)
2017 Guitarra – Daniele Gottardo (MMI, Steve Vai)
2018 Guitarra – Vernon Neilly (Etta James)
2019 Guitarra – Alex Stornello (Fundador do MMI)
Outras Masterclasses nacionais: 2014 Mini-Curso Set Up Guitarras 2017 Workshop Dobragem e Locução Inês Marques (Cartoon Network)
Internationally Trained in Modern MusicOUR TEACHERS
Pedro Duarte
Director & Guitarist
PhD candidate in Modern Music (UK)
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Managing Partner, Director of EMMA, Training Manager and Guitar Trainer. Musician, composer and lyricist. Graduated “First Class Honors” in Creative Music Performance in the specialty of electric guitar from Falmouth University in England and the Detroit Institute of Music Education in the United States. He graduated with a Master of Music degree from Bath Spa University in England and also completed a Master of Music degree in Performance, guitar aspect, from Berklee College of Music. He is a PhD researcher in music, creative performance, at the University of Bath Spa. He is a CCP certified trainer. A teacher with over 20 years experience teaching the instrument, he founded EMMA in 2009. Endorser of Vigier guitars, StetsBar and Fishman tremolos.
Quim "Zé" Preto
Professor Bateria
Ritual Tejo Drummer
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One of the most iconic Portuguese drummers, he is part of one of the most successful national bands having been in the national tops for a decade. Quim Zé is a founding member and drummer of Ritual Tejo, having played in football stadiums for tens of thousands of fans and having opened concerts for Brian Adams. Ritual are part of the history of national Rock, with a great prominence and importance. It is in the rock tarola that one can notice the difference of 20 years on the road on the biggest national stages. Quim Zé studied jazz at one of Lisbon’s jazz schools and took a jazz course at Lisbon’s Lusíada University. Trainer with CCP, he joined the EMMA team in 2009 where he is responsible for the drums department.
Nuno Fernandes
Professor Baixo
Herman José Bassist among others.
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With a degree in Jazz from Middlesex University, Nuno is one of Portugal’s iconic bass players and double bass players having played with names as diverse as Nuno Bettencourt to Áurea. Nuno has been featured in specialty magazines and several instrument brands. Currently, he is an endorser of one of the biggest instrument brands in the world. Nuno is part of Herman José’s band. Trainer with CCP.
Mónica Duarte
Voice Teacher
Modern M. Methods Teacher.
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Monica is one of Mary Setrakian’s former advanced students. She graduated in 2001 and has a degree in communication. She took a Choral Pedagogy course with Edgar Saramago and John Roos. Pupil of the advanced vocal technique classes of the iconic Vianey da Cruz. Her debut album received good critics and she was even booked internationally in Canada. At Berklee Valencia she learned with Donna McElroy, Livingstone Taylor and Sally Taylor. Being one of the favourite voices of Michael Cretu from Enigma, she has recorded with Pedro Abrunhosa and was Conductor of several choirs. She is part of the EMMA team since 2009 where she heads the voice department and is pedagogical coordinator of other specialties. Currently finishing a BA in Commercial Music. Trainer with CCP. Pedagogical Coordinator.
M. Crisóstomo
Violin Teacher
Nuno Carrilho
Piano Teacher
Joana Rôla
Piano Teacher
Xan Black
Invited Teacher
Bob Cutarella
Invited Teacher
Mary Setrakian
Invited Teacher
Daniele Gottardo
Invited Teacher
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US
Testimonials & Reviews
PASSION & KNOWLEDGE
There is no better school to choose than this one, where the passion for music that the teachers share with the students is the biggest and best ever.
BRUNA JESUS
Google Review
GOOD TEACHERS
I have been at the school for several years learning and I can happily say that I love being part of E.M.M.A. Good atmosphere, good quality and good professionals.
CAROLINA MARQUES
Google Review
PROFESSIONALISM
The best music learning experience, from the youngest to the oldest (who have always had that dream).
RAQUEL VAIRINHOS
Google Review
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Av. Agostinho Neto Nº 8D | 2745- 233 Monte Abraão
Monday to Saturday
GPS - 38°45'44.3"N 9°15'42.2"W
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