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Music Theory lessons (Jazz and Classic Harmony, Improvisation, Composition, Arranging)

I am a professional musician who graduated from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (Master's degree, Jazz Department). I have a wide experience of teaching and performing which I would be glad to share with you.

I can teach various topics of Music Theory from the first level to advanced:
- Jazz and classical harmony
- Improvisation
- Arranging
- Composition
- Piano comping
- Ear training

I am flexible in the process of teaching. I can offer a systematic and personal approach. According to your level, needs, and interests, we can:
- Make a plan of lessons and learn topics step by step.
- Work with specific questions and material you choose.
- Prepare for exams. For example, the entrance exam in the Conservatorium.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send them to me!

Location

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

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General info

Age:
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
The class is taught in:English, Russian

About Me

My name is Oleg. I came from Russia. I am a professional musician graduated from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam(Jazz Department, Master Degree). I have a wide experience of teaching and performing which I would be glad to share with you!

Education

School:
- Children Jazz Music School named by Kim Nazaretov (Rostov-on-Don, Russia)
Bachelor Degree:
- Saint-Petersburg Institute of Arts, Jazz Department (Saint-Petersburg, Russia)
Master Degree:
- Conservatorium Van Amsterdam (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
Extra education:
- Week Workshops with New York jazz musicians: Alex Sipiagin, Dave Pietro, Boris Kozlov, Misha Tsyganov, JD Walter
- A plenty of Master Classes from great jazz musicians: Jerry Bergonzy, Wyclife Gordon Chris Potter, Ben Williams, Peter Bernstein, Terrell Stafford

Experience / Qualifications

I have been studying music since the age of 5. During the studying in jazz music school and playing in children jazz big band I have become familiar with children education system, various teaching methods and approaches. Moreover, I have got an experience of teaching students of different ages – from children to adults.
In 2015 I started my education in Institute of The Culture in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Since that time I have been an active performing musician and have been giving private lessons.
In 2017 I won International Jazz Competition in Rostov-on-Don.

Reviews (4)

Excellent feedback and good technical advice
I have been playing trumpet for about 5 years, growing every time. I wanted a new trumpet teacher to help my trumpet technique and skill of improvisation. From the first lesson I really liked Oleg. He has a natural way of teaching, is very knowledgeable, and respectful to your level. He is really a good teacher, and worth signing up with. Recommend 100%. I am still happily going to Oleg, every week!
I just recently started playing the trumpet and Oleg showed me the basic techniques that help me progressing . I will definitely continue classes with Oleg!
Oleg is an allround skilled teacher, and looked at my personal capacities finding the best way to educate me in playing the trumpet. Flexible. He teaches technics and musical skills. Friendly person. So yes a very nice first lesson.
I am a professional musician graduated from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam(Master degree, Jazz Department). I have a wide experience of teaching and performing which I would be glad to share with you. On our lessons we can consider such aspects of performing as: - breathing - sound quality - phrasing - lips flexibility and legato - articulation - sight reading - improvisation I am flexible in process of teaching. I can offer systematic and personal approach. According of your level, needs and interests we can: - make a plan of lessons and learn topics step by step - work with specific questions and material you choose - prepare for exams. For example, entrance exam in Conservatorium If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send me!

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  • Instructor since September 2020
  • 1 repeat student
  • Phone number verified
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