Percussion and Singing Lessons. Traditional Middle East Music.

Van 46 € /h

Hello! If you are looking for a patient, experienced, and passionate teacher, I am here to help you achieve your musical goals and discover the beautiful music of the Middle East.

I give percussion lessons on instruments such as daf, frame drum, darbuka, tonbak, and many more.
I also give singing lessons specialised on Kurdish and Turkish traditions.

In my lessons, I focus on posture, technique, music theory, and repertoire. But my most important task as a teacher is to motivate my students and help them on their musical journey.

I've been teaching music for 10 years and I'm based in Rotterdam. I have a Bachelor's degree in percussion and singing from the Conservatory of Ege University of Izmir and a Master's degree from the Codarts Conservatory of Rotterdam.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced musician, I can customise my lessons to suit your unique needs and interests. My blend of skills, experience, and passion for teaching ensures that each lesson is both engaging and effective.

Locatie

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Bij de leraar :

Coffeeshop Ahllen, Heemraadstraat, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Online vanuit Nederland

Over

My musical journey began as a child with my father who is a professional musician. Although my family hails from Erzurum, I grew up in Istanbul until 2014. That year, I moved to Izmir and short after I started taking daf lessons from Sami Hosseini and joined the Ahura Rhythm Ensemble in 2015 as a professional percussion player and singer.

Since 2016, I've been teaching daf and percussion and have led or assisted in many rhythm workshops since 2019. I’ve also collaborated with various music projects, joining the ethnic group Neva Pangea in 2019 and Salut de Smyrne in 2020.

Alongside my group work, I’ve pursued individual projects as well. I was accepted into Ege University State Conservatory in 2020 and graduated in 2024. Now living in the Netherlands, I'm a master's student at Codarts, continuing my vibrant music career.

Opleiding

Bachelor's Degree: Ege University Conservatory,
Erasmus Exchange Programme at Codarts Conservatory of Rotterdam
Master's Degree: Codarts Conservatory of Rotterdam

Leservaring

I have been teaching percussion and singing for 10 years, with experience in both individual and group lessons for students ranging from kindergarten to adults. I have organised numerous workshops and have expertise in teaching various instruments, including the daf, vocals, darbuka, tonbak, and bendir.

Leeftijd

Peuters (0-3 jaar oud)

Kleuters (4-6 jaar oud)

Kinderen (7-12 jaar oud)

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Beginner

Gemiddeld

Gevorderden

Duur

30 minuten

45 minuten

60 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Turks

Koerdisch

Vaardigheden

Zingen

Percussion

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Bij de leraar en via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Federica

5.0

(1)

Hi guys! Did you always want to play drums and get to know more about music? Now it is your chance!
My name is Federica and I'm an Italian drummer. I speak Italian, English, and Spanish. I graduated in Codarts, Hogeschool voor de Kunsten en Muziek in Master of Music. I am currently attending the PhD in the University of Evora (Pt) in Music and Musicology, specialization in Performance.
I have experience in teaching and I play in several bands. During the lessons, we can be focusing on more subjects and we'll learn several styles such as Jazz Latin, pop, blues, rock, and funk, adapting to your need.
The attention will be given even to the study of a snare drum, with technical and rhythmical exercises. everything steps by step.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you're interested!

Austėja

5.0

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Singing is a great way to express yourself in a most honest way. I teach how to find your own voice, how to understand music and how to improvise. Every lesson depends on the things the student wants to learn or get better at. I invite you to try my singing lessons and experience how music brightens your life.

My lessons include:

breathing
vocal technique
jazz/pop/r'n'b/free stylistics
ear training
improvisation

if wanted: composition, music theory, music history, piano

In person and/or online

David

5.0

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Do you want to learn some cuban grooves? or maybe latin jazz?

Apart from teaching the most amazing latin rhythms, In my lessons I apply the stick control book, to achieve a good technique, and at the same time I teach coordination and grooves, with the best methods and books from the most qualified drummers.

I'm a professional drummer from Spain, but living in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. I have studied Latin drums at Codarts, university of the arts, in Rotterdam, so I've acquired a lot of knowledge and skills on Cuban and Brazilian music, jazz, funk and Pop.

I've performed in places such as:
North Sea Jazz Festival, Het Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Tivoli (Utrecht), Jazzcafe Dizzy, etc...

Laia

5.0

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Did you always wanted to improve your singing but you never had the time?
If you're up for some creativity in this Quarantine weeks, I offer you singing classes through Skype.
I suggest to work on 3 main aspects, which are divided into LEI (Learning, Exploring, Interpret + info below):

- REPERTOIRE (Learning): Choose a song you love

- TECHNIQUE (Exploring): Let's discover all you can do with your own instrument, your voice. I will give you some techniques to extend the possibilities in your Voice ('Embodied Voice', + info below)

- INTERPRETATION (Interpret): there are infinite ways to transmit a song! More ways than humans on earth, because each one of us can do many interpretations of one single song. We will explore the different ways to learn a song.

Singing is the oldest instrument we have, people sang while working, in gatherings, to their loved ones... but now days singing make people shy, make them lose confidence in their voice. That's why I want to offer some concrete tools that can help you to clearly understand what you feel when you sing and find the way in what you want to sing. I want that it feels good!! Singing cannot be suffering (like so many other things ... )

METHOD: Embodied Voice
The voice, our instrument, is not only the vocal cords in our throat, but it is also your whole body and the energy you carry. If you move your arm while you're singing it will affect the sound, but also any emotion you feel.
Let's embody your voice by singing while connecting: Emotion, Body, Mind, and Guts.

MY OWN TRACK:
Education:
I am graduating this year on Jazz Vocals in Arnhem Artez Institute of Arts and Conservatory Liceu, Barcelona
I have done several Feldenkrais courses with Ohad Natchmani which helped me to build up my own technique.

Artistic:
I am a singer and violinist in The Escarteen Sisters, the duo I have with my Sister.

Pedagog:
I worked for 6 years in Tallers de Música, a music school in Barcelona. I have experience in teaching people of different ages. And I also did private lessons.

I love to teach and have this exchange of knowledge and experiences with the student. I also learn a lot.
I can adapt to the needs of the student.
I am flexible with dates and schedules.

Tell me your needs and I will try my best to guide you.

Kateryna

5.0

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Or you tried to record your own song idea and could not, because your recording was totally different from what you hear in your head?
Or your mom or friend told you that you tone deaf and better not to sing at all?
Or maybe you tried to follow YouTube teachers but still stay at the same point vocally?
Then I might help you at online vocal lessons or offline if you live in Rotterdam.

- Actually CAN hear music,
- CAN sing
- Can write your song
- You CAN understand better Youtube gurus and apply their tips to your voice.
At lessons I help people to understand how exactly THEIR voice works, what kind of potential in it, how to find own manner and sound, how to sing in a healthy way. How to reach that high notes, extend the range, how to make low notes deeper and richer.
It's going to be fun and productive. Already for the first 10 lessons you will be able to hear the significant progress.
Lessons in ZOOM or offline after 3rd March in Rotterdam.

Your voice coach - Kateryna

Specialisation - vocal coaching and vocal restoration after mechanical injuries or illness.
Her methode is the mix different world famous techniques such speech level, Estil methode, Complete Vocal technique, yoga breathing and relaxation techniques and work with mental blocks.

Rafael

5.0

(1)

My class is about Percussion. Are you someone that would like to learn more about the vast world of Percussion?
I studied classical, Latin, Brazilian percussion and Vibraphone and I am currently working professionally as a percussion player.

I am from Portugal but my studies were done in Rotterdam at Codarts.
My main topics for our lessons are:
-Pandeiro (Brazilian percussion);
-Mallet technique for Marimba and Vibraphone;
-Stick control and Rudiments;
-Snare Drum studies;
-Orchestral Percussion;
-Improvisation on Vibraphone.

Always flexible to design a lesson according to the students interests and needs.
ALSO AVAILABLE TO TEACH ONLINE

Yours truly,
Rafael

Keith

5.0

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Are you passionate about singing and ready to take your skills to the next level? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced singer, I’m here to guide you on your musical journey!

I'm Keith, a professional jazz singer, composer, and educator with over 12 years of experience. I hold a degree in Jazz Vocals from the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, where I graduated in 2022. Before moving to the Netherlands, I spent six years as the resident artist with an acclaimed a cappella theater group in Hong Kong.

My extensive background includes coaching amateur a cappella groups, teaching vocal lessons in Hong Kong’s secondary schools, and providing choir lessons at the European School The Hague since 2021. My diverse experience ensures that I can help you refine your singing abilities, regardless of your current level.

Each lesson is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring steady progress. Here's what we can work on together:

- Vocal Techniques: Enhance your breath support, warm-up routines, dynamics, articulation, and explore a range of tone colors.
- Interpretation & Expressiveness: Learn how to convey emotion and tell a story through your performance.
- Jazz Improvisation: Unlock your creativity and develop your improvisational skills in jazz.
- Stage Presence: Build confidence and polish your performance skills for the stage.
- Music Theory, Solfège & Ear Training: Strengthen your foundational knowledge to become a well-rounded musician.

I conduct lessons in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and a little Dutch, making them accessible and comfortable for a wide range of students.

If you’re ready to transform your singing, or if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s make music together!

Pelagia

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I am a vocal instructor with a deep love for music and the vocal arts. My goal is to inspire and guide students on their journey to discover and develop their voices. As a vocal instructor, I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in assisting singers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, in achieving their full singing potential.

My approach is personal and tailored to the unique needs of each student. I am skilled in teaching vocal techniques, expanding vocal range, and harmonies. Additionally, I do not only focus on the technical aspects of singing but also on the art of conveying emotion and meaning through music.

- Vocal Technique: Learn essential techniques to maximize your voice, including breathing techniques, tone formation, and vocal control.
- Repertoire: Build a diverse repertoire and explore your creativity and expression.
- Improvisation: Work together to develop improvisation skills.
- Range Expansion: Increase your vocal range and explore new heights in your singing performance.
- Harmony Singing: Strengthen your skills in harmony singing and learn to sing together in perfect harmony.
- Stage Presence and Confidence: We work on building confidence on the stage, enabling you to captivate your audience. Learn how to convey the meaning of songs and improve your overall stage presence.
- Group Lessons: Enjoy the power of collective learning and singing.

I began studying classical piano and music theory at the age of six, which gave me a strong foundation in musicianship from an early age. Later, I completed a bachelor's degree in World Music with Ottoman Singing as my main subject, allowing me to go beyond the basics and offer additional expertise in areas such as makam theory and microtonal singing. I also hold a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, which helps me approach teaching with both creativity and structured thinking. My interdisciplinary background has taught me to embrace diversity and think outside conventional boundaries — something I aim to bring into every lesson.

I strongly believe that everyone can sing, and there is no such thing as a dissonant voice. Together, we can unlock your voice and help you sing your favourite songs with confidence and passion. Come and discover the power and beauty of your own voice, and let's make music together.

Inês

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Whether you have experience with singing and want to develop your skills or you were always curious about learning how to sing, I will adjust my lessons to your goals and provide you with the tools you need to make singing easier.
In order for you to become a better singer, I will teach you to understand how your body works and how it is connected to your voice. That way, you will be able to properly use your voice and make singing even more exciting.
I want to create a safe and fun learning space in which we can learn from each other the wonderfulness that is singing!

Carmen

5.0

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Hello!

Are you ready to delve into the world music knowledge? Here is your place! I offer you music lessons where you will get to know percussion instruments, but also the traditional music, the historical background and much more! Always with passion and dedication because of the love I have for teaching and music!

I'm specializing in latin, brazilian and flamenco. So, I can teach you a wide variety of instruments and tradition. In the latin/cuban music you can learn congas, timbales and bongó, but also: güiro and shekeré. With brazilian music I can teach you pandeiro, rebolo/tan tan, surdo, cuica, reco reco, tamborim, zabumba and batucada instruments like timbao or dobra. And for flamenco tradition you can learn cajón, but also if you are interested the different partterns of the palmas.

All my lessons are prepared for the student, so depending on you, we'll set up the lessons. But here you have the specific points I find more important:

- Technical basis: the technique is essencial to be a good percussionist.
- Music theory: it can help you to read the scores or to understand the music.
- Different rhythms, patterns and styles: latin, brazilian and flamenco are a huge diverse world of music that we will discover in our lessons.
- Music accompaniment: we'll learn the role of percussion as the base of a band.
- Improvisation: a percussion player can also shine, so I'll teach you the language to talk with the drums.

For the lessons I can provide you the instruments! Also, lessons can be individual, duos or groups. You only need to bring your desire to learn!

I have experience as a teacher with individual lessons and group lessons with workshops. This taugh me that the passion I have for music and teaching and the emotion of the students was the perfect combination to have fun while learning.

Don't hesitate to contact me! And let's start with some music!

ABOUT ME
My name is Carmen and I come from Spain. Since I was little I started stuying music and percussion in the band of my little town. I wanted to keep growing in music, so I decided to go to the conservatory where I learned classical and contemporary music. Because of different teachers I got to know latin, brazilian and african music and I kept learning until I decided to move to Rotterdam to focus on latin music at Codarts.

Helene

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I’m Helene, a vocal coach with over 10 years of experience teaching teens (12+) and adults of all levels. I graduated in Jazz Vocals (with piano as a minor) from the Prince Claus Conservatoire in Groningen 2016.

My lessons focus on healthy vocal technique (based on CVT), self-expression, and building confidence — especially for those who feel blocked or insecure. I know how that feels, and I’m passionate about helping others grow through their voice.

In addition to singing, I guide students in songwriting, music theory, and learning to accompany themselves on piano. We set personal goals and work toward them step by step — with attention, care, and joy.

Diego

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Hi! I’m Diego Hernández, a Costa Rican drummer and percussionist based in Rotterdam, with a Master’s degree from Codarts and over 10 years of teaching experience. I help students of all ages and levels play with confidence, groove, and musical understanding, from rock and pop to jazz and world music.

My lessons are personalized, structured, and music-driven. I adapt my teaching to each student’s goals and learning style, combining solid technique, rhythm training, coordination, and real musical application. Whether you want to enjoy playing your favorite music, improve your groove, or follow a more serious academic path, I guide you step by step with clarity and motivation.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Percussion Teaching and Performance (Summa Cum Laude) and a Master’s degree in World Music Percussion. Alongside teaching, I am an active performer and have played at venues such as the North Sea Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, and the Monterey Jazz Festival. This real-world experience allows me to connect technique with musical reality in every lesson.

If you’re looking for a teacher who is versatile, experienced, supportive, and truly invested in your progress, I’d be happy to work with you and help you develop your own musical voice.