We are Gissi: the school where music is lived, felt and shared

We are an arts and music school in Bogotá. We connect students of all ages with teachers we choose by hand and by ear: musicians who play well, teach even better and support every student with care, online or at home.

  • 34evaluated teachers
  • 20instruments and subjects
  • 11student and family reviews
  • 2formats: online and at home

Half a step at a time

In music, a half step (or half step) is the smallest distance between two notes: from E to F on the piano, or from one fret to the next on the guitar. It's a tiny step, but without it no melody would exist.

This is how we see learning: moving forward one semitone at a time, without rushing or comparing yourself to others, celebrating every small achievement until one day, almost without noticing, you're playing the song you dreamed of.

Learn more about tones and semitones

At our heart

A school where art is lived, felt and shared, at every age.

  • Mission

    Help people grow through art and music, in a warm space where every student can find their voice, their rhythm and their way of expressing themselves.

  • Vision

    Become the region's leading arts school: a place where children, teenagers and adults discover that learning art can be the best part of their week.

  • Goal

    Offer lessons of outstanding personal and technical quality, with small groups, passionate teachers and creative spaces that awaken a love of art.

The person who started it all

Gissi was born in the classroom, and its cofounder still teaches here.

  • Gisselle Torres

    Gisselle Torres

    Co-founder · Teacher of flute, early music education, recorder

    I'm Gisselle, a flutist and teacher passionate about teaching from the basics to advanced skills. My approach is friendly, patient and focused on building solid foundations so that each student can progress at their own pace.

    View the profile of Gisselle

Teachers chosen by hand and by ear

Before their first lesson, every teacher completes our evaluation. Here's what we listen for and observe.

  • Musical experience

    Solid mastery of their instrument or voice, with repertoire suited to what they teach.

  • Teaching skills

    The ability to explain, structure a lesson and adapt it to each student's age, level and goals.

  • Personal qualities

    Patience, listening and feedback that builds confidence instead of fear.

  • Support for learning

    Commitment to learning: punctuality, communication with families and follow-up every week.

What our lessons are like

  • At home

    Your teacher comes to your home in Bogotá and surrounding areas.

  • Online

    Live lessons by video call from anywhere.

  • All ages

    From early music education for children to adults and grandparents.

  • Weekly follow-up

    Clear goals and visible progress, lesson by lesson.

What families say

Real reviews from our teachers' students and their families.

  • She is a very patient flutist who teaches from the basics so that the foundations are very clear. Today was our first lesson, and we feel very motivated about the instrument and our teacher.

    Family · Flute · with Gisselle
  • Gisselle is an excellent professional, with tremendous patience and a real desire to teach you everything about the flute. She is an excellent teacher.

    Student · Flute · with Gisselle
  • Gisselle is a wonderful and excellent professional. She is a natural leader who teaches from the heart, putting herself in others’ shoes to give her best. She teaches with confidence,…

    Student · Flute · with Gisselle
  • We have started piano lessons with Gissi, and the experience has been very positive. The instruction has been clear, dynamic and easy to understand, allowing us to progress with confidence…

    Family · Piano · with Sara
  • I am so happy to have found you, to see the teacher’s dedication, commitment and punctuality, and of course the progress my daughter makes in every lesson. Thank you so, so much; we hope to…

    Family · Violin · with Madeline
  • I have been very happy with Gissi because they have always followed our progress closely and are very organized and attentive. With Laura, I have learned a lot and corrected many important…

    Student · Violin · with Laura

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Gissi, our lessons and how to get started.

What is Gissi?

Gissi is an arts and music school that supports creative learning with caring lessons and technical guidance for students of different ages.

Where do you offer lessons?

We offer online lessons and lessons at home in Bogotá and the surrounding area, depending on each teacher’s availability and what the student wants to learn.

What ages are lessons for?

We teach children, young people and adults. Each lesson is adapted to the student’s level, pace, goals and way of learning.

What instruments can I learn?

You can find teachers of piano, singing, guitar, violin, flute, percussion, music theory, early music education and other instruments taught by our team. See all available lessons.

How do you choose teachers?

We assess each teacher’s care for students, musical experience, teaching approach and support before they join the Gissi team.

How can I get started?

Contact us on WhatsApp or browse the teacher directory. We help you choose based on your instrument, lesson format and musical goals.

Your next song starts with a semitone

Tell us what you'd like to learn, your age and your schedule. We'll help you choose a teacher, instrument and lesson format.