Madalena Rodrigues

Madalena Rodrigues is an accomplished violin and piano teacher with a solid background in classical music. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, she completed the whole music conservatory in the class of Álvaro Pintos in Lisbon, with the highest grades, and was an honours student for five years. After the conservatory, Madalena continued her education at the Lisbon Orchestra Academy under Agnes Sárosi and Anzhela Akopyan. She then studied at the Malmö Academy of Music under Marika Fältskog (former concertmaster of the Malmö Symphony Orchestra), where she took her master's degree.

Madalena has also taken part in various masterclasses with distinguished teachers such as Peter Spissky, Matthew Trusler, Evgeny Bushkov, Gareguin Aroutiounian and Mário Laginha, all of whom have contributed to her technical and artistic development. Her experience spans several distinguished orchestras, such as the Malmö Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra Metropolitana in Lisbon, the Contemporary Music Atelié of Linda-A-Velha and the Baroque Music Atelié of Linda-A-Velha. She is also a member of several chamber music groups, such as Öresunds Trio, Viriato Piano Quartet and Liber Ensemble, and has been a house musician at Inter Arts Center in Malmö since 2017.

Alongside her active career as a performer, Madalena has taught since 2012 in both Portugal and Sweden. She teaches in Portuguese, Spanish, English and Swedish and is appreciated for her ability to create an inspiring and supportive learning environment for her students.

Madalena adapts her teaching methods to the unique needs and goals of each student, focusing on developing technical skill and musical understanding. She strives to build a strong technical foundation while encouraging her students to develop a deep understanding of the structure and form of music. Her lessons are designed to foster both technical skill and musical maturity.

In addition to her regular lessons, Madalena is one of the dedicated teachers in our programme Introduction to Music for children aged 4–6. The programme aims to give the youngest students a positive and stimulating start to their musical journey. Madalena works to create a playful and instructive environment where the children can explore music through play and educational activities.

As a teacher, Madalena is known for her enthusiasm and her commitment to helping her students reach their full potential. She believes in the importance of hard work and dedication, and works to create an environment where students feel motivated and inspired to explore their musical talents. Madalena is a passionate and dedicated teacher who inspires her students to reach new heights in their musical development. Her teaching reflects the values of Malmö Musikskola: high-quality, committed education that shapes the professional musicians of the future.

You are welcome to explore the world of music together with Madalena.