Singing lessons in Amsterdam: Jazz, Pop, Bossa Nova - Amsterdam - Private lessons

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Singing lessons in Amsterdam: Jazz, Pop, Bossa Nova

From 68.94 $ /h

My approach to singing lessons is based on developing and improving the voice in a technical and expressive way, while enjoying the learning process.

1. Body Awareness:
We begin by working on posture, breathing, and relaxation to prepare the body as a vocal instrument. By becoming more aware of our body, we'll become more conscious of how we use our voice, and our singing will be more natural and fluid.

2. Vocal Warm-up:
We perform specific exercises to activate the voice, including scales, arpeggios, and resonance techniques. These exercises help improve vocal range, intonation, and projection.

3. Repertoire Work:
Choose a song you like (or we can choose one together) and we'll explore it in depth. We'll develop vocal technique by applying it directly to performance, working on expression, diction, and musical style.

4. Custom Development:
Each class is tailored to your needs and goals. Progress is measured through songs that reflect your musical interests, ensuring a unique and motivating experience.

My goal is to create a safe and creative space where you can develop your voice, gain confidence, and enjoy the art of singing.

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Nachtegaalstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Me

Hello, my name is Saphie, I was born in Peru and I lived in Barcelona for 17 years.
A few months ago I moved to Amsterdam, an amazing city with so much culture!

I completed my Bachelor's degree in Barcelona at the Taller de Musics and graduated in 2015. Since then, I have sung with various Jazz, Pop, Bossa Nova, and Jamaican Jazz bands, combining this with teaching at different music schools in Barcelona and with private students from various locations.

I love teaching singing, being able to help people discover their voice, and enjoy singing and music.
Above all, I enjoy helping people find the voice they are looking for.
We work on technique while enjoying singing!

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Jazz and Modern Music (Vocals) - ESEM Taller de Músics (Barcelona 2011-2015)
Intermediate Degree in Modern Music - Taller de Músics (Barcelona 2007-2011)
Jorge Madueño Music School (Lima, Peru) (2005-2007)

Masterclass with Bob Stoloff (2015)
Master class with Honey Ear Trio (2012)
International Seminar at Taller de Músics (2008/2009)

Experience / Qualifications

JPC School of Musicians (Barcelona 2021)
Tremolo School (Choral and Modern Singing) (Barcelona 2013-2017)
The House of Musicians School (Choral and Modern Singing) (Barcelona 2014-2015)
Private singing lessons (2010-present)

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

Skills

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Whether you want to start from scratch, improve your technique, or learn how to improvise and express yourself through music, my lessons are tailored to your goals and pace.

You can learn how to:

Play your favorite songs

Perform for your family or friends

Develop your skills as a hobby or as a future professional musician

Everyone is welcome in my lessons — let’s make music together!

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My lessons are 30 or 45 minutes (not strict).

I apply a unique way in teaching my students, the focus is on providing them with ultimate freedom of choice within personal creativity realization, physical output, repertoire selection and along that offer the widest spectrum of possible educational promotion.

The program includes:
-Sound building (embouchure, larynx, lungs, bally roles).
-The technique (finger placing and development).
-Theory* (rhythm, notation, styles, scales, chords, forms analysis).
-Gear/Set up assistance.
-Discography and music history.

*-if preferred.

Hey there! In my lessons, what you want is the most important. That's why we create together a plan of study with ideas, goals and subjects to reach out our dream to make music (that's also my dream)

Nevertheless, I can give you an overview of the content:

I divide the music theory in two: Technical and Musical.
Technical Theory regarding all the concepts and information related to music, and Musical Theory regarding the ideas and concepts to help us understand and improve the performance of music. Besides that, we look to harmony in a functional, rhythmical and organic way. We learn and approach music from the first lesson, looking at it from different angles (understanding rhythm and essence of a song for example). All this plus a nice diet of assignments and exercises: D

Furthermore, we put especial attention to enjoying music. That means playing but also listening music! For me, that's one of the best ways to learn :)

And of course, we learn as well by making mistakes, so at the end it's all about fun and trying things out;)

Remember: "True success isn't just getting what you want in life - it's liking what you get";)

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My style is based on demonstration, involving the student in the process of understanding the techniques of the instrument as well as the reasons behind certain musical styles in order to help them achieve confidence and a better interpretation.

I use most of the time the brainstorming strategy to help students generate questions and ideas and get creative like in improvising, writing their own melodies, etc. In matters of musical interpretation, I encourage experimenting with phrases, musical colors, rhythms, musical direction, and music analysis.

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Practical music theory
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In 2024, Egor Tokarev & All Colors of Jazz Union have won 2 awards in DownBeat's 47th Annual Student Music Awards in following categories:

Original Composition for Small Jazz Ensemble — Egor Tokarev "Eight Winds" — Winner
Small Jazz Combo — Egor Tokarev & All Colors of Jazz Union — Outstanding Performance

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For that I aim to create a comfortable environment where one feels excited to sing and challenge themselves. We will go over the techniques of singing, vocal health, other vocal skills, understanding of harmony and bringing out emotion while singing.

Songwriting is another area that I'd love to help in. We work on creating melodies, working on harmonies and chords, and the reason why they work the way they do. We also work on creative songwriting and arranging techniques, as well as learning how to make sheet music for it that any musician in the world can pick up, read and play (in case you become a big star and do a world tour haha).

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Whether you love singing in the shower, at karaoke nights, or on stage, I’m here to help you develop your voice and express yourself with confidence. Are you passionate about singing and want to develop your voice in pop, jazz, soul, or R&B? Or maybe you're looking to improve your songwriting, backing vocals, vocal arranging, ear training, or piano skills? No matter your experience level, I’m here to guide you!

💡 What I Offer:
✔️ Singing Lessons: Vocal technique, stage presence, emotional expression
✔️ Song Interpretation: Learn to truly connect with the songs you sing
✔️ Songwriting & Vocal Arranging: Express yourself through original music
✔️ Backing Vocals & Harmony Work: Learn to blend and support lead vocals
✔️ Ear Training: Improve pitch accuracy and musicality
✔️ Piano for Beginners: A solid foundation to accompany yourself or compose music

🌟 My Teaching Approach:
I believe every student is unique, so I tailor each lesson to your personal goals and musical style. Singing is more than just hitting the right notes—it’s about finding your voice, telling your story, and gaining the confidence to share it. As you strengthen your vocal skills, you may also notice newfound courage in other areas of life—whether it’s speaking up in a room, stepping outside your comfort zone, or simply embracing who you are.

🎤 Let’s work together to unlock your full potential and make music that feels like YOU!

Music is one of the art forms closest to speaking and communicating. For me singing is my greatest passion and a way to express myself like I could never with words. I want to share this passion with the world, guide you through the journey of discovering the endless possibilities of your voice and help you achieve your goals.

We will learn both the technical and emotional sides of singing, discover vocal techniques, body awareness and learn from other legendary singers. Any genre and wishes are welcome! I myself specialise in jazz, indie and pop singing, songwriting and music theory and am studying at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.

This course is designed for anyone who wants to develop their saxophone playing skills with solid guidance and support.

In each lesson, you'll learn the fundamentals of saxophone playing, including proper technique and posture. If you're a more advanced student, we’ll focus on the specific areas you want to improve — whether it's improvisation, tone, or advanced repertoire.

The lessons are made to your goals, and the aim is for you to not only learn and grow as a musician but also enjoy the process and see real results.

If you are an absolute beginner or you are an amateur that wants to add some more trombone chops to his/her collection this is the place for you.
The lessons can include improvisation,jazz trombone,funk trombone,basic music theory,basic jazz theory and others.

🎷 About me
Hi! I’m a saxophone player from Barcelona with over 10 years of experience teaching at a music school. I offer saxophone, clarinet, and flute lessons for all ages and levels — from complete beginners to advanced players.

🎵 What I offer
Whether you want to start from scratch, improve your technique, or learn how to improvise and express yourself through music, my lessons are tailored to your goals and pace.

You can learn how to:

Play your favorite songs

Perform for your family or friends

Develop your skills as a hobby or as a future professional musician

Everyone is welcome in my lessons — let’s make music together!

You can come to me for violin lessons, folklore, jazz (theory), improvisation techniques and ensemble coaching.
Together we will look for your music and creativity. I make a lot of use of (together) playing and improvisation, technique is a guide for what you want to learn.
Getting to know the violin for young and old, playing with Balkan ornaments, improvising by ear or deepening in harmony or chord schemes, these are all possible subjects in my lessons.
My lessons are 30 or 45 minutes (not strict).

I apply a unique way in teaching my students, the focus is on providing them with ultimate freedom of choice within personal creativity realization, physical output, repertoire selection and along that offer the widest spectrum of possible educational promotion.

The program includes:
-Sound building (embouchure, larynx, lungs, bally roles).
-The technique (finger placing and development).
-Theory* (rhythm, notation, styles, scales, chords, forms analysis).
-Gear/Set up assistance.
-Discography and music history.

*-if preferred.

Hey there! In my lessons, what you want is the most important. That's why we create together a plan of study with ideas, goals and subjects to reach out our dream to make music (that's also my dream)

Nevertheless, I can give you an overview of the content:

I divide the music theory in two: Technical and Musical.
Technical Theory regarding all the concepts and information related to music, and Musical Theory regarding the ideas and concepts to help us understand and improve the performance of music. Besides that, we look to harmony in a functional, rhythmical and organic way. We learn and approach music from the first lesson, looking at it from different angles (understanding rhythm and essence of a song for example). All this plus a nice diet of assignments and exercises: D

Furthermore, we put especial attention to enjoying music. That means playing but also listening music! For me, that's one of the best ways to learn :)

And of course, we learn as well by making mistakes, so at the end it's all about fun and trying things out;)

Remember: "True success isn't just getting what you want in life - it's liking what you get";)

César

The classical/contemporary pan flute has developed only in the last 20 years which concluded with composers writing for this instrument and educators to develop a teaching program. The instrument has been very famous in world music for centuries, therefore the oral transmission played and still plays an important role in teaching and developing the techniques of the instrument.

I've been teaching the pan flute for 4 years and playing the instrument for more than 14 years with experience in different styles: folk, classic and contemporary

My style is based on demonstration, involving the student in the process of understanding the techniques of the instrument as well as the reasons behind certain musical styles in order to help them achieve confidence and a better interpretation.

I use most of the time the brainstorming strategy to help students generate questions and ideas and get creative like in improvising, writing their own melodies, etc. In matters of musical interpretation, I encourage experimenting with phrases, musical colors, rhythms, musical direction, and music analysis.

Trumpet is one of the characteristic instrument which you can have great time in music world.
I believe if you work hard and you have a passion, dedication ,together we can start challenging journey towards your personal goals.

A. Karecka : )

I am a Voice Master student in Conservatorium van Amsterdam. I also studied recorder in the same conservatory. My lessons are about exploring music you like (pop, jazz, rock, opera...) or learn how to use your voice at work with a focus on musicality and technique.

Vocal technique
Reading&music theory
Improvising
Emotional sound

Hi! My name is Marius. I'm a professional piano player with 10 years of experience in the music industry (playing gigs, teaching, working as a accompanist in music schools and university, arranging and orchestration, studio work, etc.). I am currently studying jazz piano masters at the Conservatory of Amsterdam.

I am looking for students of all levels and ages. The lessons will be tailored for your needs and goals. We will use diverse tools to help you to learn to play piano and understand the music in technical and musical aspects.

Contents:
All styles - pop, jazz, classical, etc.
Improvisation
Practical music theory
Ear training
Composition
Accompaniment for singing

Would you (or your child) like to learn the basics of playing saxophone? You are on the right page.

— Learning saxophone from zero (body posture, embouchure etc.)
— Individual approach based on tutee's skills
— Methodology based on Conservatorium van Amsterdam curriculum

Egor Tokarev is a saxophonist, composer, band leader of All Colors of Jazz Union who has released four albums of original music: «Bird 2020» (2020) — in duo with Sungtaek Choo, jazz pianist; «Vexillology», «Double Quintet» (2021); and «Without Rules» (2023) in cooperation with best jazzmen of St. Petersburg, Egor's hometown.

In 2024, Egor Tokarev & All Colors of Jazz Union have won 2 awards in DownBeat's 47th Annual Student Music Awards in following categories:

Original Composition for Small Jazz Ensemble — Egor Tokarev "Eight Winds" — Winner
Small Jazz Combo — Egor Tokarev & All Colors of Jazz Union — Outstanding Performance

Hello!
My name is Samuel and I am originally from Germany. I am currently studying Jazz trombone at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. As a freelance musician, I have had the pleasure of performing in a variety of different musical genres including big band, small combos and samba music.

I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and love for music with others. I offer personalized lessons in trombone technique, music theory, sight-reading, and improvisation. Whether you are a beginner looking to start your musical journey or an advanced player aiming to refine your skills, I am here to help you achieve your goals. Let's make music together!

Each voice is different and each person approaches art in their own way. In our classes we aim to find the best possible way to realize your musical goals.

For that I aim to create a comfortable environment where one feels excited to sing and challenge themselves. We will go over the techniques of singing, vocal health, other vocal skills, understanding of harmony and bringing out emotion while singing.

Songwriting is another area that I'd love to help in. We work on creating melodies, working on harmonies and chords, and the reason why they work the way they do. We also work on creative songwriting and arranging techniques, as well as learning how to make sheet music for it that any musician in the world can pick up, read and play (in case you become a big star and do a world tour haha).

I can also help Beginner students at the Piano. Technique, posture and music theory are aspects we would work on!

I've been teaching people of all ages since I was 21. During my 8 years of teaching, I've taught at some of the best local music schools in New Delhi (like One World College of Music and Blue Note School of Music) and have also been tutoring people in private 1v1 classes on both voice and piano.

Whether you love singing in the shower, at karaoke nights, or on stage, I’m here to help you develop your voice and express yourself with confidence. Are you passionate about singing and want to develop your voice in pop, jazz, soul, or R&B? Or maybe you're looking to improve your songwriting, backing vocals, vocal arranging, ear training, or piano skills? No matter your experience level, I’m here to guide you!

💡 What I Offer:
✔️ Singing Lessons: Vocal technique, stage presence, emotional expression
✔️ Song Interpretation: Learn to truly connect with the songs you sing
✔️ Songwriting & Vocal Arranging: Express yourself through original music
✔️ Backing Vocals & Harmony Work: Learn to blend and support lead vocals
✔️ Ear Training: Improve pitch accuracy and musicality
✔️ Piano for Beginners: A solid foundation to accompany yourself or compose music

🌟 My Teaching Approach:
I believe every student is unique, so I tailor each lesson to your personal goals and musical style. Singing is more than just hitting the right notes—it’s about finding your voice, telling your story, and gaining the confidence to share it. As you strengthen your vocal skills, you may also notice newfound courage in other areas of life—whether it’s speaking up in a room, stepping outside your comfort zone, or simply embracing who you are.

🎤 Let’s work together to unlock your full potential and make music that feels like YOU!

Music is one of the art forms closest to speaking and communicating. For me singing is my greatest passion and a way to express myself like I could never with words. I want to share this passion with the world, guide you through the journey of discovering the endless possibilities of your voice and help you achieve your goals.

We will learn both the technical and emotional sides of singing, discover vocal techniques, body awareness and learn from other legendary singers. Any genre and wishes are welcome! I myself specialise in jazz, indie and pop singing, songwriting and music theory and am studying at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.

This course is designed for anyone who wants to develop their saxophone playing skills with solid guidance and support.

In each lesson, you'll learn the fundamentals of saxophone playing, including proper technique and posture. If you're a more advanced student, we’ll focus on the specific areas you want to improve — whether it's improvisation, tone, or advanced repertoire.

The lessons are made to your goals, and the aim is for you to not only learn and grow as a musician but also enjoy the process and see real results.

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