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Piano, Organ, Improvisation & Music Theory Lessons
Courses for people who would like to enrich various aspects of their musical knowledge through an innovative, modern approach.
With more than 16 years of experience in the music field, I am offering the following courses:
• Improvisation: Obtain the necessary skills to be able to dynamically generate music out of scratch, in your own style.
• Music Theory: Understand the 'grammar' of music, and how it works.
• Piano & Pipe Organ: Get acquainted with the 'Royal Family' of the Instruments!
Using a balanced recipe between knowing, hearing, and doing, my teaching approach aims to broaden your musical horizons in a fun and imaginative way.
All lessons are tailor-made to fit your specific case and goals regardless of your age or level, ensuring that learning is an accessible and fun process.
With more than 16 years of experience in the music field, I am offering the following courses:
• Improvisation: Obtain the necessary skills to be able to dynamically generate music out of scratch, in your own style.
• Music Theory: Understand the 'grammar' of music, and how it works.
• Piano & Pipe Organ: Get acquainted with the 'Royal Family' of the Instruments!
Using a balanced recipe between knowing, hearing, and doing, my teaching approach aims to broaden your musical horizons in a fun and imaginative way.
All lessons are tailor-made to fit your specific case and goals regardless of your age or level, ensuring that learning is an accessible and fun process.
Location
At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
At teacher's location: The Catholic Student Chaplaincy in Amsterdam, Keizersgracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands
At teacher's location: Ennemaborg, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Skills:
Age: | Children (7-12 years old) Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English, Greek, Dutch |
About Me
For me, teaching music is a passion and an art form in itself.It’s a journey that takes people into uncharted territories, expanding their talents, knowledge, and skills.
With more than 16 years of experience in the music field, I am offering a wide range of courses including Piano, Pipe Organ, Improvisation, and Music Theory (Harmony, Analysis, Solfège, Ear Training).
Using a balanced recipe between knowing, hearing, and doing, my teaching approach aims to broaden your musical horizons and bring out your 'inner musician' in a fun and imaginative way.
All lessons are tailor-made to fit your specific case and goals regardless of your age or level, ensuring that learning is an accessible and fun process.
Education
2017-2019: Master's in Organ Performance, Improvisation, and Innovative Teaching Pedagogy2013-2017: Bachelor's in Organ Performance, Conservatorium van Amsterdam
2009-2012: Piano & Music Theory, Phillipos Nakas Conservatory, Athens
Experience / Qualifications
Music Theory & Solfège Teacher at Muziekshool AmsterdamMusic Theory & Solfège Teacher at Stichting Muziektalent Almere
Conductor and Organist at the Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk, Amsterdam
Accompanist at the IKW, Amsterdam
Author and Researcher of 'The Game of Tones: An innovative Approach to Non-Stylistic Improvisation'
Piano, Organ, Music Theory and Improvisation Teacher at Music Reimagined
Reviews (4)
very enthusiastic teacher, he has even developed his own method for learning improvisation!
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The music theory lesson is clear, concise and is explained well and calmly
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Great teaching skills, very approachable.
Fantastic experience, thanks so much for everything and helping to make a kind soul's dream come true.
Solfège is one of these indispensable tools that contributes to the development of musical hearing. With that a basis can be formed for the general musical understanding.
Through my role as a student assistant of various theory subjects (including solfège) at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, I have had the opportunity to teach students with many different ages and backgrounds.
My approach:
• The lessons are always in line with the environment and the theoretical knowledge that the student already has.
• Creative thinking is used in the lessons. This is done, for example, by improvising melodies or coming up with a second voice based on feeling.
• I also encourage critical thinking and listening. I do this by not giving too much pre-chewed information, but by an experiential approach.
• In practice I use different solfège methods (tonic sol-fa, or using numbers in a scale). My experience has shown that not every system is ideal for everyone. That is why I am flexible in my approach and I will always coordinate this
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