Born in Romania, Sebastian started playing the piano at the age of 4, inspired and guided by his mother, a classical music lover and a paintress. Soon after embarking on his musical journey, he started to get involved in solo and chamber music performances and take part in international piano competitionAt the early age of 14, he won the 1st prize of “Steinway & Sons” Piano Competition in Paris and had the honor to perform as a piano soloist, accompanied by the “George Enescu Orchestra” at the Romanian Athenee Concert Hall.

Sebastian continued his musical and pedagogical studies at Transilvania University in Brasov, and graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy. He likes to keep active in performance. One of his most recent concerts was held in Dubai where he performed accompanied by the Emirates Symphonic Community Orchestra.

For the past 5 years, he has been teaching piano, music theory, solfeggio and aural training and considers that his goal is not only to teach and educate, but to motivate, inspire and share the love for music with all his students and ultimately help them reach their entire musical potential. His inspiration comes from every note and chord he hears his students play.

His favourite composer is W.A.Mozart. He is fascinated by the clarity, transparency and delicacy of his music every time he plays or hears it. Sebastian considers reading more than a hobby and Is a big fan of outdoor adventures.

Sebastian joined CMA in January 2019.