Hurdy Gurdy
Sergio González Prats
Sergio Gonzalez Prats is a world-renowned hurdy gurdy player and teacher, based in Barcelona, director of Saüc Ensemble, and passionate about history, musicology and early music. He is also the a proud member of the Spanish Society of Musicology (SEdeM).and author of”The Cranker” a hurdy gurdy book, that will be released 2025.
Hurdy Gurdy Teacher Worldwide
Here’s what I bring to the table: I’ve trained hundreds of students, in person and online, from U.S.A to China and Australia helping them play with confidence—. My workshops blend decades of experience, and a genuine love for teaching. If you’re looking for someone with real-world credentials and a global perspective, I’m here to guide you with the know-how and support you need to succeed. Let’s do this together!
Here are some wonderful pictures from my hurdy-gurdy workshops around the world. I have met so many lovely and talented players during these years of teaching! It has truly been a rewarding experience.
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TESTIMONIALS
Anna Linden
Guildford, Uk
“Sergio is a fantastic teacher and has helped me from the very beginning of my gurdy journey. He provides pieces that allow me to build different techniques and styles and welcomes pieces I bring to him. His lessons are always adapted to where I’m aiming to go with the instrument and he is also very knowledgeable about historical notation and is amazing at breaking down challenging pieces to make them easier to understand.”
Danni Hindi
Melbourne, Australia
Sergio makes every lesson fun! He consistently challenges me to push myself and improve my skills in a supportive and encouraging way. With his guidance, I was able to play my first song after only two lessons. Sergio has a real gift for teaching, and his passion for the instrument and music is clear to anyone who meets him. I feel incredibly lucky to have found such a skillful, kind, patient and inspiring teacher, and I can’t wait to see how my journey with the hurdy-gurdy progresses!
Grant Dotter
Maine, USA
“For better or worse, without Sergio I wouldn’t have a playable instrument, and I probably would never have started down this path. His knowledge of music theory as well as history is from my point of view excellent, and his patience is legendary. I also like his style and approach. I would probably find anyone else too intimidating, but Sergio figured out quickly how to reach me.
Adriana Simone
Seattle, USA
“Sergio is a fantastic teacher and has helped me from the very beginning of my gurdy journey. He provides pieces that allow me to build different techniques and styles and welcomes pieces I bring to him. His lessons are always adapted to where I’m aiming to go with the instrument and he is also very knowledgeable about historical notation and is amazing at breaking down challenging pieces to make them easier to understand.”
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My work as a performer Solo and with Saüc Ensemble
About Sergio Gonzalez Prats – Hurdy Gurdy Player
Sergio González Prats, a dedicated Hurdy Gurdy player and teacher from Barcelona, Spain. He’s also a proud member of the Spanish Society of Musicology (SEdeM).
His musical journey includes studying under renowned musicians, notably the Cretan Lyra master Kelly Thoma. Under Thoma’s guidance, Sergio developed a unique musical language, blending Mediterranean phrasing and ornamentation with a historically informed approach drawn from Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque sources.
Driven by his passion for music, Sergio has traversed the globe, offering seminars and captivating audiences in various countries such as Australia, France, Belgium, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the USA.
What sets Sergio apart is his profound interest in the historical and cultural contexts of the music he plays. As a hurdy gurdy player, his exploration of musical traditions from diverse regions and time periods reflects his commitment to gaining a deeper understanding of the music he cherishes. This is also reflected in his hurdy gurdy book “The Cranker”.
CONTACT ME
if you are interested in knowing more about my music, feel free to write an email to info@sergiogonzalez.eu and sergio@accento7.com
