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Music history, art appreciation and aesthetics lessons

Why is classical music worth listening to? What is special about Bach or Mozart? Why can music touch us so profoundly?

If you want some answers to these questions - but especially if you want to reflect on them, and expand your knowledge of music and art - then these lessons might be for you.

For each student, I make a tailored lesson plan depending on their interests. This can be leaning more towards music history, towards a specific composer or time period that you like... everything is up for discussion!

Extra information

Some reading (and writing, depending on your goals) is required in between lessons

Location

At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
Online via webcam

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General info

Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration:
45 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Dutch, French

About Me

Welkom op mijn profiel! Ik ben klassiek pianist en natuurkundige. Ik heb mijn masteropleiding piano voltooid aan het Conservatorium van Amsterdam en ben nu werkzaam als piano coach aan het ArtEZ conservatorium in Zwolle.

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Welcome to my profile! I am a classical pianist and physicist. I finished my master's degree in classical piano at the Conservatoire of Amsterdam and currently I am a piano coach at the ArtEZ conservatoire in Zwolle.

Education

Master of Music at the Conservatoire of Amsterdam
Master's degrees in theoretical physics at Ghent University (Belgium) and Cambridge University (United Kingdom)

Experience / Qualifications

Teaching, coaching and accompanying various instrumentalists and vocalists
Performing experience in several countries around Europe, playing as a solo pianist, chamber musician and art song pianist

Reviews (1)

I enjoy very much my piano lessons with Pieter, he is very patient, knowledgeable, he gives lots of advice specific to your situation, I really recommend him.
Experiencing the joy of music-making can be one of the most rewarding things in life! If you want to learn to play the piano, or to improve your piano playing, I can help you develop your technique and musicality. I am a piano coach at the conservatoire in Zwolle, and I am able to apply those skills to teaching amateur musicians as well. After discussing your goals, I'll see what's the best way to guide you there - and then we'll get to work together! My goal is that you're inspired and enjoy exploring the piano. I offer individual lessons of half an hour or an hour and I can teach at your house or online.

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