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Piano/ Music theory / Music production lessons for all levels

Hi, I've been giving piano and music theory lessons for over 17 years.
I have received music education in many different disciplines and from teachers. Learning music from different teachers taught me how much difference the quality of communication with students can affect their journey. They helped me to understand what works to deliver information to a student, and this made me passionate about teaching.

I'm here for all levels, and everyone who wants to discover playing the piano, understanding music theory, finding your own freeway on the keys, composing, and producing music. We can combine all, or focus on one!
Easy :)

Helping others to discover their musical tendencies is my strong muscle, as I don't have only one way of teaching. I can easily adapt to students' strong side, help them gain confidence, and show them what they need to learn.
I create a personal working journey for every student.
Also, I can help you to prepare for ABRSM or other conservatory exams.
From beginner to advanced levels, you are more than welcome!

Don’t be shy, please get in touch!

Location

At teacher's location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Age:
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Turkish

About Me

My name is Deniz, I am a classically trained pianist with a degree in Composition and a private piano teacher with extensive experience. I started playing piano when I was 5 years old, after the youth-long conservatory education and BA's, have done my master's degree in Music Design at HKU, and I'm working as a music artist.

I'm originally from Istanbul and moved to Amsterdam 7 years ago.

I produce music on Ableton, make music for theaters, DJ, and am leading my solo musical project where I play with synthesizers, drum machines, and samplers, and sing along.

In the last 17 years, I have worked with students of all ages and from different levels. I give piano, music theory, and music production lessons at home or on location in Amsterdam and its surroundings.

It is my belief that whether it is piano or another instrument, creating melodies and sound with the help of your body is all by itself a beautiful idea to sustain, and with the right support you can learn anything, anytime.

Education

2015-2017 | MA in Music Design, Composition and Performance, Utrecht School of the Arts
2009-2015 | BA in Music (Major), Electroacoustic Composition, Production, Music Theory, and Performance, Istanbul Bilgi University
2009-2015 | Ba in Performing Arts (Minor), Istanbul Bilgi University
2000-2012 | BA in Classical Piano Performance & Music Theory, Istanbul State Conservatory

Experience / Qualifications

Composer, Producer, Pianist, Singer, and DJ

Never Been (2023) EP
Moon in Florence (2019) EP
Jello (2018) Single
Mara (2017) EP
Music Composer of Yara's Wedding (2022) - NITE Project
Touring DJ (since 2022)

Accomplished the MA program with a 3,8 GPA.
Accomplished the BA program with a 3rd degree with a 3,5 GPA.
Winner of a 1st Prize in Jugend Muzisiert Piano Competition, Germany, 2007.
Winner of a 1st Prize in Interfest Bitola International Piano Competition, Macedonia, 2004

Reviews (10)

Best piano lesson I've ever had! Admittedly, this was also the first lesson I've ever had - however it was every bit as good as I had hoped it would be. Starting at the ripe old age of 35 I was slightly concerned that I might be too old to start, but Deniz made the whole experience very easy to enjoy, and she adapted the lesson around the very little bits I was able to do, while filling in lots of information that I didn't know. Looking forward to carrying on my training and would highly recommend to anyone that's thinking of taking the plunge.
Lora is a patient and attentive teacher. Her approach is friendly yet serious and encouraging. I started as a complete beginner and she motivates me to practice and be better every time. Would highly recommend her!
Amazing experience. So thank you for your close interest and lovely lesson with my daughter. Every time it is a challenge to keep them focused and Lora is an expert of it!
Friendly and knowledgeable. Lora is not a teacher that will just give you information, but, will tell you why and how. I highly recommend her.
Lora is very encouraging and patient and has given me some great exercises to work on to improve my playing. We have been working on writing my own piece of music which is something I haven't done before. She is helping me discover skills I didn't know I had.
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