Carlo Santos

Pianist | Teacher | Adjudicator | Performance Coach | Event Musician

ARCT | LRCM | RMT | B.Sc. Mech.Eng.

About Carlo

Carlo Santos is a renowned pianist and full-time music educator, offering personalized piano lessons in Signal Hill, Southwest Calgary. With dual expertise in music and engineering, Carlo brings a unique teaching approach that inspires students of all levels.

Accolades & Achievements

  • ARCT and LRCM Diplomas of Piano Performance (First Class Honours with Distinction)

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary

  • Awarded the 2020 National Gold Medal by the Royal Conservatory of Music for achieving the highest mark in Canada for Licentiate Performance.

What I Offer

Carlo specializes in delivering a wide range of music education services

  • Piano Lessons

    Personalized lessons for students of all skill levels

  • Music Theory & History Classes

    Comprehensive courses to build a strong musical foundation

  • Exam Preparation

    Specialized coaching for Royal Conservatory exams and other certifications.

  • Performance Coaching

    Focused sessions to develop stage presence and musical expression.

Community Contributions

Since 2018, Carlo has been an active figure in Alberta's music scene, offering his expertise as an adjudicator and coach at:

United Music League

Athabasca Music Festival

Alberta Piano Teachers’ Association

CASSA Music Arts

Carlo’s teaching philosophy is about cultivating passion and proficiency in music.

“When an individual creates and plays music that personally resonates with him or her, I hope that person may develop an appreciation for beauty,

patience towards practice, diligent dedication to a craft, and a love for a language that is universal to us all.”

Learn more about Carlo’s teaching philosophy.

“My daughter Saige started piano lessons with Carlo when she was eight years old and has advanced to level 5 piano pieces and level 8 technique after studying with him for only one and a half years. Carlo consistently encourages her to push her abilities so that she can expand her potential and grow.

Carlo’s studio has lots of opportunities to perform on stage in recitals, concerts, and piano camps. Saige performed in her first recital after only six months of starting lessons and performed in ten events within one year.  I’m glad I found a teacher as passionate, friendly, and knowledgeable as Carlo.”

| Tracy Li |