Marc Durandeau

Music Education Fueled by Passion and Experience

• I began my musical journey at 10 at the public music school of Esparreguera, singing in the choir and city theater plays.

• At 12, embraced piano and guitar, leading to composing and developing original music.

• Honed skills at Taller The Musics de Barcelona (17), completing an associate degree and exploring Jazz, Blues, and singer-songwriter genres.

• At 19, the Singer-songwriter Exit Award was captured at The Radio-TV Catalan National competition, launching a music record contract, concerts, and promotions in the Catalan Countries.

• My passion for teaching ignited at Aula de Música d'Abrera where I taught for 8 years, leading to ongoing instruction in Barcelona, Perpignan, Luxembourg, Magdeburg, and Miami.

• Two albums with Picap followed by a transformative trip to Havana, igniting a new musical direction influenced by the city's vibrant rhythms.

• New repertoire captivated Miami publishers, leading to a songwriting stint at Universal Music Publishing Group. Earned a BMI Award in 2004 and Telemundo Composer Of The Year, with "Cuidarte el Alma" (sung by Chanyanne) topping Billboard Hot Latin Tracks.

• Sought further refinement at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, immersing in songwriting, voice technique, guitar, and bass for a year.

• In 2010, I established Cant Creatiu de Barcelona, a Music Academy For Singing and Performances, guiding students in voice training, vocal recordings, and songwriting. Notable alumni include Henrio AKA Enric Verdaguer and Emetres AKA Andrea Trujillo.

• Expertise extends beyond performance, with certifications in Protools 2M and Logic Pro, and compositions for commercials, TV documentaries, and indie films.