Voice Lessons - Learn how to build your whole singing instrument to make beautiful sounds!

Àpd 56.35 $ /h

The foundation of my vocal teaching philosophy is rooted in empowering the human being in front of me through the instruction of the vocal arts. Through my study and professional experience, this process consists of careful attention and detail to the breath and body in physical, mental, and kinesthetic sense; understanding of text and interpretation that comes from an authentic place to heighten the beauty of the voice and clear communication of artistry; tuning carefully my ear to not only what sounds good but also feels good; observing if the singing was done with enough poise, ease, and elegance; yield my students to release any unnecessary and extra efforts while inviting freedom that is calm, collected and dynamic; guide my students to learn how to become their own teacher. This is what I hope to impart to my students. I look forward to passing on my own knowledge but furthermore learning from my future students to become an even better teacher.

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Cours au domicile de l'élève :

Autour de La Haye, Pays-Bas

Cours chez le professeur :

Hendrick Hamelplantsoen, The Hague, Netherlands

En ligne depuis Pays-Bas

Présentation

Greetings!

I am originally from San Francisco, California, and have been based in The Hague now for 3 years. I came here to pursue a life and professional career in Europe as the classical music scene is quite rich here as I have been fortunate to perform recitals and productions in venues like the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ and Het Concertgebouw. I do love performing and am still very much active as a classical singing actor but I also very much enjoy teaching what I have learned in my own training and from the professional stage. It is very important for me to listen carefully and differently to each student that comes into my studio. Not everyone learns the same so I continue to find many ways to communicate the same method depending on the student in front of me. When singing is free and beautiful, it can be a cathartic and euphoric feeling that I want all of my students to experience. I entrust that taking voice lessons with me will not only improve your singing voice as well as your physical and mental strength and intelligence. I look forward to uncovering your true and authentic timbre and sound!

Education

Dutch National Opera Academy
Bard College Conservatory Vocal Arts Program (New York, USA) - Masters in Vocal Arts
San Francisco Conservatory of Music (San Francisco, CA) - Bachelors in Vocal Performance

Expérience / Qualifications

Voice Teacher - 7 years experience: Private studio; 1-year Graduate Vocal Teaching Assistant (University of Maryland, USA); 3 years at Inspire Music Lessons Studios (San Francisco, California)

Profession Opera Singer - 10 years experience
San Francisco native, Filipino-American baritone Rolfe’s performance highlights include Don Alfonso (Cosi fan tutte), Leporello and Masetto (Don Giovanni), Figaro and Il Conte (Le nozze di Figaro), Achilla (Giulio Cesare), and Claudio (Agrippina), Junius (The Rape of Lucretia), Farasmane (Radamisto), and Dulcamara (L’elisire d’amore). In 2016, Rolfe was invited to the Banff Centre’s Open Space: Opera in the 21st Century performing the role of Junius in Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia directed by Paul Curran. Received his Master’s degree from the Graduate Vocal Arts Program at the Bard College-Conservatory of Music in 2017 where he worked with Sanford Sylvan and Dawn Upshaw. At Bard, he sang the role of the Sprecher in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte and was a soloist in Handel’s Messiah. Outside of Bard, he was an active performer with the Broad Street Orchestra in Kinderhook, NY as well as with the Albany Symphony as a soloist for Handel's Alexander's Feast, Dettingen Te Deum, Ode for Queen Anne and Bach Cantata BWV 78. He is a recent graduate of the Dutch National Opera Academy and is a recipient of the Holland Scholarship and the Non-EU Talent Grant. Outside of the DNOA, Rolfe has been a soloist singing Bach Cantatas with the Bach Collegium ‘s-Hertogenbosch, he covered Leporello in Orchestra of the 18th Century production of Don Giovanni and has been on tour with Opera2Day’s production of Philip Glass’s The Fall of the House of Usher as the Medic and understudy of William. Recently, he gave a Grote Zangers live stream concert in the Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ and was seen at the 2021 Holland Festival performing the role of Wotan/Hingaan Jann in a new opera entitled Ine Aya’ by Indonesian composer Yadi Nursalim Anugerah. The NRC reviewed his performance saying, “the Germanic god Wotan was played by the impressive Filipino baritone Rolfe.” His vocal-piano duo, Youth and Love, was recently awarded 2nd prize at the 2021 Copenhagen Lied-Duo Competition in which he collaborates with Lithuanian pianist, Gabrielė Žemaitytė. Upcoming for Rolfe are productions at the Chautauqua Opera Company for summer 2022 as a Festival Artist performing roles in Thomas Virgil’s The Mother Of Us All and a contemporary opera by Kamala Sankaram entitled Thumbprint.

Age

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

Compétences

Chant

Voix (musique)

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Cours chez le professeur et par webcam

Cours à domicile

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20-24

Francisca

4.92

(12)

Singing is fun, singing is easy, singing is good for you.
Discover a healthy way of using your voice and unlock its potential.
My method includes the understanding of how the larynx, jaw and tongue work and can be function freely, and how the breath flow can come through by using the correct support muscles, that we forget how to engage over our adult life, unlike when we were children. This should provide an effortless and beautiful sound that is your own unique voice.

Try it out!
I can help all who are interested in a healthy sound projection and who wish to find they individually in this.

I have a Bachelor in Classical Singing and a Masters in Early Music Singing from the Royal Conservatory of the Hague and 9 years of teaching experience. I am passionate about teaching, helping people achieving their true potential and I having fun doing it.

Cristiano

4.92

(12)

Employing the voice in a rhythmical sense is not a granted or obvious approach for singers and is sometimes overlooked by instrumentalists. However, a rhythmical foundation developed through the voice is a core element of strong musicianship for everyone in the music sector.

In these lessons, we will practice rhythm through the understanding and utilization of Konnakol (South Indian Carnatic rhythmical solfege) alongside other techniques and approach different ways to conceive of rhythm and integrate it into performance.

We will work on rhythmical freedom, phrasing, grouping and moving patterns, cross-rhythms, odd measures and different 'feels'. You will acquire new ideas, improve your timing, gain independence in your lines and obtain a set of tools to practice self-sufficiently.

"Rhythm through Voice" is designed for both singers and instrumentalists who want to enlarge their spectrum of techniques, and improve their rhythmical awareness.

[For instrumentalists: I will support you to translate and apply these techniques into your instrument]

The lessons will be custom made for each student.
I will work to adapt to your learning rhythm while keeping you challenged at the same time. You will receive regular feedback, advice, and guidance.

Don't hesitate to contact me for more details!

Jasperina

4.92

(12)

I am a recorder and classical singing student at the Royal Conservatoire in the Hague. I have experience with teaching the recorder to students aged 4 to 60 years old.

My lessons are characterized by a relaxed atmosphere and I find it important to listen to the wishes of my students and adapt my lessons to their personal needs. For the younger students, I aim to teach a combination of recorder technique and posture, music theory and singing and stimulate their creativity in a playfull way. In this way they become acquainted with all aspects of music making. I also aim to incorporate ensemble playing in my lessons, together with me or with other students.

Rita

4.92

(12)

Classes are given in Dutch, English, French, or Spanish. We usually do a bit of technique at the beginning of the lesson, and then work on the song(s) that you brought (expression and technique). It can be classical or pop. I can accompany you on the piano.

Maia

4.92

(12)

How many times you said to yourself that you wanted to learn music ?
Now is the time! Let me guide you through this wonderful instrument called piano, or to the discovery of your beautiful voice at the same time you will learn how to read notes and take pleasure on doing music.

We can have our lesson in english, french, Spanish or italian (Soon in dutch, I promise)
Dont hesitate to contact me for more details, I will be glad to be your piano tutor :)

Maia

Aurélien

4.92

(12)

Piano is surely amongst the most interesting instrument in the world for a simple reason: compared to the other instruments that are usually limited to one voice, piano uses the ten fingers at the same time, giving hundreds of possibilities of different voicings and harmony.

I am a French student studying in the Hague. My passion has always been piano. I did 9 years in a French music academy where I finished the entire curriculum. I have been teaching piano to 4 students the two last years in London and I am willing to continue transmitting my passion now that I am in the Hague.

I teach piano to people of all age, without omitting to mention a little bit of music theory so that students get a clear understanding of the instrument they are playing. All this in a fun way! For example, understanding and analyzing how modern tubes and hit songs are made is a fun way to learn music without necessarily using a more conventional method. My students can play whatever music they want, from classical pieces, to jazz themes, all the way to modern tic-toc songs, I always let them play what they want. The most important is to enjoy, this is the really key to progress.

Jawa

4.92

(12)

Jawa (1996) a Syrian oud player, singer and composer.
I was born in Aleppo, and I grew up in Damascus, Syria. I started playing music at the age of eleven. I chose the Oud as my instrument because my father used to play it everyday at home when I was young. Gradually, I fell in love with it and now I feel an unlimited feeling of freedom while playing it. Graduated from Rotterdam Conservatory in 2021.

Héloïse

4.92

(12)

Hi !

I am Héloïse, a french cellist and singer who lives in The Netherlands since two years. I finished to study at HKU Utrecht Conservatorium in june and am now a professional musician and, among other a cello teacher at the Lindenberg Center in Nijmegen.

After teaching music theory for two years in a french conservatory, I realised how much teaching is very important for me and helps me to grow as a musician. I like to adapt to the student and try to find a solution in any pedagogical situation.
I can teach all cello and singing levels, and all ages. I can also give some music theory lessons.
The lessons can be at my place in The hague or online but also at the student place, in english or french.

Thank you!

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