Daniel Stawinski
Renowned Pianist and Salsa/Latin-Jazz teacher
Daniel began his musical journey at age 6 with classical piano. His passion for jazz developed under the mentorship of Alexander von Schlippenbach and Aki Takase, two prominent figures in Germany’s free jazz scene.
Academic and Professional Growth
From 2001 to 2005, Stawinski studied jazz piano at the Musikhochschule Hanns Eisler, where he was also a member of the Bujazzo, Germany’s Youth Jazz Orchestra directed by Peter Herbolzheimer.
International Career
Stawinski moved to Paris to explore new musical influences, particularly Latin-American and African music. He performed across France and neighboring countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and the UK, working in genres from jazz to Latin-American music. He also taught piano, harmony, and Latin jazz at ISAAC, a Cuban music school. In 2015, Stawinski returned to Berlin. He has performed globally at prestigious festivals, including Montreux Jazz Festival and Umbria Jazz Festival, and won the Berlin Jazz & Blues Award in 2005 with his Latin Jazz Project, Clave Azul.
At the Global Music Academy, Daniel offers lessons in Salsa & Latin-Jazz Ensemble.