MIN SIHU

Composer & Pianist

South Korea

“For anyone who wants to acquire Polo’s unique approach to contemporary harmony, improvisation, and writing skills, this course should be the best guidance. He will also inspire you to find your own voice and help develop your compositions with invaluable ideas and resources.”

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DANIEL TOLEDO

Bass, Composer and Educator

Ecuador

“Polo Orti is an exceptional teacher for his infectious passion, deep musical knowledge, and personalized teaching approach. His ability to break down complex concepts, foster creativity, and instill a lifelong love for music in his students is truly remarkable. Polo not only imparts technical skills but also teaches valuable life lessons, emphasizing discipline and perseverance. His unwavering support for his students’ musical goals and dedication to their success make him a standout mentor and educator in the field of music. Learning from Polo has been a transformative experience, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a master who goes above and beyond to inspire and empower their students.”

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Hami Keivan

Jazz Pianist/Composer/Producer and music instructor

Iran

“My name is Hami Keivan, and I am a Berklee alumni who graduated in 2019 with a concentration in Contemporary Performance and Production. One of the most memorable experiences during my time at Berklee was studying jazz piano with Master Polo Orti. He possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in teaching piano to students at different levels, and he helped me develop my piano techniques. Under his guidance, I completed three semesters of piano courses where we focused on jazz voicing, played various jazz tunes, and worked on improvisations for jazz pieces.”

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PIOTR ORZECHOWSKI

Jazz Pianist and Composer

Poland

“Polo was my piano teacher during my Master program at Berklee Valencia 2013-14. He is a brilliant pianist and a wonderful composer. I have never met anyone who would come close to this level of understanding jazz harmony – his clear and orderly thinking results in a coherent teaching method, which is both respectable and inspiring. Polo is not only a virtuoso in navigating the meanders of jazz pianist and its theory, but also, he put it all into practice. His melodies and harmonies are unique and beautiful because he is highly sensitive to the development of any musical narrative. I met him as a teacher extremely sensitive to the needs of the student, establishing a close, friendly contact with him, willing to pass on to him all his music knowledge – knowledge that is truly impressive.”

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DEVON YESBERGER

Pianist, Producer and Teacher

USA

“Polo was one of my favorite teachers at Berklee Valencia. Our lessons were always driven by creative exploration, and I grew a lot as an arranger and soloist during my time studying with him. Not to mention his lighthearted sense of humor that always kept the lessons upbeat and fun!”

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JUDY SHIN

Pianist/Composer/ Educator

South Korea

“Having Polo Ortí as my piano professor for a year was one of the best musical influences I’ve had in my life. Polo knew exactly what type of music suited me and what I had to work on, explained a variety of approaches to reach musical goals, played amazing examples during lessons so I could hear and follow what he plays right now, and most importantly, Polo’s classes were always filled with inspiration and joy. After every lesson with Polo, I was so thankful to be reminded that I as a musician am creating something meaningful. Before I had Polo as my professor, studying music felt like a burden at times, but Polo taught me how to enjoy being a performer. To this day, I still cherish all the conversations and materials I got from Polo, still study and listen to them, and will continue to carry the great influence I got from Polo Ortí.”

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JOYCE CHEUNG

Pianist, Cellist, Arranger, Composer, Educator

Hong Kong

“Polo is an inspiring teacher with so much to offer. Not only does he play super musically, but his ideas are also very unexpected and beautiful at the same time. Until this day I am still practicing the things he has taught me! It’s lifelong!”

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SPYROS RASSIAS

Pianist, Educator

Greece

“My experience with Polo Ortí during my studies at Berklee was a fantastic experience. As a professor he is innovative in using a combination of theory and practical approach to teach, and this helped me to grow a lot. And at the same time, I always regarded him as a role model, but also as a friend. I am really grateful that I had a chance to study with him, developing not only my skills but also my general perception and, above all, my love for music.”

DANIEL CATON

Guitarrist, Producer

USA

“Polo Ortí had a profound effect on my music career. In my lifetime of experiences as a student, I have found it to be a very rare coincidence that a truly world class musician is also an excellent teacher, but that is exactly who he is. Not only does Polo have the ability to recognize the potential in his students, but he also understands how to inspire them to grow. He told me once, “Never let the ego interfere with the creativity. Instead, always listen first to where the music is telling you it wants to go! As his student, his lessons helped me to succeed at Berklee and to earn a job as a Guitar player in the United States Navy Band. I will forever be grateful for the lessons, the music, and the gift of a lifetime of inspiration.”

Luis Villalobos

Grammy-winning composer & violinist

Mexico

“Polo Ortí is a one-of-a-kind musician and one of my favorite professors ever! In a world where everyone is competing for prestige, power and perceived success, he is one of the few masters with his feet firmly planted on the ground. His musical genius and career would justify an egotistic persona, but luckily for me (and for you!), he is a humble and sensible teacher, ready to share his magic without reservations.”

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Ricardo Curto

Composer, producer & pianist

Spain

“Polo is a gift to the music world. His deep knowledge of harmony and composition is unparalled and his unique music language has influenced all of my work. On top of that, he has a truly warm heart. I am proud to call him my mentor.”

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Yuri Storione

Jazz Piano Performer & Composer

Sicily (Italy)

“I have learned a lot with Polo as a teacher! In addition to being a fantastic composer, he is also an extraordinary musician. His concept of composition and harmony is something very special, a work that he has developed over time.”

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