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From my CD – A Tapestry of Love. The song you're hearing now is Coren'grato, an old Neapolitan song. Following are portions of two of my originals: Alone ... Soul Mate
I was born on the Island of Madeira, off the coast of Portugal. Yes, I speak Portuguese, Spanish, some French and some Esperanto, the international language. I came to the US as a child. Began music in Jr. High School and won many honors in High School. Graduated from the Boston Conservatory of Music with a BA Degree in Music Education.
As a bassoonist, I performed extensively with many symphony orchestras in New England and the South. Studied voice with Grace Hunter, Mario Farrar, a few other teachers, and briefly at L.A. City College.
Studied Classical Guitar with Sophocles Papas in Washington DC. Also attended a master class in conducting with the renown French conductor, Pierre Monteaux, and studied conducting with Maestro Atilio Poto of Boston.
Played with the Birmingham (AL) Symphony for three years and the RI Philharmonic for four years. Also taught High School in Birmingham and my band won many honors including first place in the State two years in a row. Formed the Birmingham Society of Classical Guitar and performed extensively as a singer/guitarist. Was on TV many times.
In Massachussetts I opened my own Magnoart Studio and performed as song stylist for many years here. Founded the Boston Guitar Circle Inc. with the help of Jose Costa of Miami. Formed the Portuguese/Spanish Folk Song Society. Also founded the Magnoart Guitar Symphonette - 13 classical guitars, cello and bass.
I realized that the voice - the human instrument - is very different from other instruments in that, once the technique is mastered, success depends on the character of the singer. So I use self-improvement methods to develop "the person behind the voice," which is what I call my school of teaching. Some of my sudents are now performing all over the country and/or have positions teaching in recognized schools. Two of my students were accepted in master classes with Alexander Lagoya of France and Oscar Ghiglia of Italy. All my serious students claim, without fail, a great rise in self-esteem and ability to confront life. I have been teaching for 40 years.
I am also a published poet, author, songwriter, and a member of ASCAP, (American Society of Composers and Publishers). I have recorded two CDs titled, A Tapestry of Love, of my original songs, and, To You - My Imaginary Friend, The Poetry of Gil Magno.
My publications are the books: Developing Confidence and Personal Magnetism, which I use as a textbook for the voice; The Secret; How to Attract Your Love-Life-Partner; revision and expansion of the works on magnetism by Webster Edgerly; and my autobiography, Transcending Their Lies - An Artist’s Struggle to Free Himself from the Lies of Civilization.
Instruction material on DVD/CD/VIDEO includes the best seller, Magno Vocal Course 1 on DVD; Magno Advanced Course #2 on 10 CDs; The Philosophy of the True Artist, DVD; And the CD, The Story of My Transformation and How You Too Can Transform.
I am a member of the Miami Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association; and have been listed in Who’s Who for the past 20 years. If you'd like more information about my creations, please go to Web Site
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