Teaching
Pedagogy, mentorship and the formation of conductors and musicians
Teaching is a central dimension of Diego Naser’s artistic identity. His pedagogical work is rooted in the conviction that conducting, ensemble practice and musical leadership must be cultivated together: through technique, listening, stylistic awareness, score knowledge and a deep sense of responsibility toward musicians and institutions.
His work in this field brings together conservatory teaching, guest residencies, masterclasses and institutional collaborations, always with the aim of connecting high artistic standards with practical professional formation.
Institutional teaching roles
- Professor of Conducting at ESMUC, Barcelona
- Guest Professor of Orchestral Conducting at the China Conservatory of Music, Beijing
- Permanent Guest Professor of Violin, Viola and Conducting in El Sistema, Venezuela
Areas of pedagogical work
- Conducting technique and baton practice
- Score study and formal understanding
- Rehearsal process and orchestral communication
- Stylistic work across core repertoire and contemporary music
- Professional preparation for young conductors and musicians
Masterclasses and mentoring
Naser works with young conductors, instrumentalists and orchestral musicians in settings that combine technical precision with broader artistic reflection. His classes emphasize clarity of gesture, listening, rehearsal psychology, responsibility toward the ensemble and the development of a personal yet disciplined artistic voice.
Educational perspective
His teaching does not separate podium craft from human and institutional understanding. It approaches music-making as a shared practice in which interpretation, leadership, preparation and collaboration are inseparable.
This perspective has made his pedagogical work especially valuable in conservatory environments, international exchanges and orchestral training contexts that seek both artistic rigor and practical relevance.
