Viola lessons for students of all levels, classical music - Groningen - Private lessons

Viola lessons for students of all levels, classical music

From 35 € /h

When teaching viola, my main goal is to make sure the student has fun and I try to cater as much as possible to their wants and needs. I incorporate music theory and history into the lessons to create a thorough understanding of the music. I am specified in classical music, but am open to experimenting with the student in other genres.
Students of all levels are welcome!
Lessons can be in English or Dutch.

Extra information

Let me know if you have a viola available for the first lesson.

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Around Groningen, Netherlands

At teacher's location :

Stichting Peter de Grote Festival, Meeuwerderweg, Groningen, Netherlands

Online from Netherlands

About Me

I started playing violin when i was 6 years old and at the age of 13 started doubling with viola. I absolutely fell in love with the viola and have been playing only viola since I was 15. I have played in several youth and student orchestras as (assistant) section leader and tutti player. I am currently in my 3rd year of the bachelor's Classical Viola at the Prince Clause Conservatoire. Here I started with teaching viola, but I have experience in teaching as a tutor since I was 14. I personally love to see my students enthusiastic about the instrument and enjoying the music and try to instill this in every one of them.

Education

Hanze Hogeschool (2019-2023): Bachelor classical viola, Young Talent Class in academic year 2018-2019, studying with Christophe Weidmann
Willem Lodewijkgymnasium (2013-2019): VWO diploma N&T, N&G

Experience / Qualifications

Several beginner and intermediate students
Methodology violin bachelor
Teaching courses in tutoring
Previous teaching experience from tutoring

Age

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

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Dutch

Skills

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

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Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Hello there, ever since I was a teenager I have always admired musicians in small and gigantic stages alike, and have wondered how such marvelous magic could possibly be created from their fingertips. If you are reading this, then maybe you feel the same way towards the piano as I do!

I can offer myself to explore with you, with my experiences coming from jazz piano playing, how it works on the piano: basic playing skills, chords and how to voice them, playing solo lines, harmonic knowledge to write your own song, learning to read a lead sheet with only melody and chords, and so many more.

Here are some of the goals that you and I can work together to make it happen:

1) Learn to play your favorite tunes on piano or electric piano
2) Learn to accompany yourself while you are singing
3) Learn to play in a band setting
4) Learn to write and play your own songs
5) Learn the keyboard skills for your home production gears (i.e. MIDI keyboard controllers)
6) Learn to improvise on the piano

Now, a little bit about myself; the moment I decided that I should try for music came much later compared to my colleagues. I started very late, and thus had to come up with methods of teaching myself fast and efficiently. And I believe that my own experiences coming from the struggles I've had could be of help to you, to understand the task at the hand better and to come up with plans on how to handle them.

Still, at the end of the day, progress by itself would be not our ultimate goal; it would be to have fun sitting in front of the piano!

If you are interested, hit me up!

Hello fellow musician!
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a saxophone player?
Wheter you are trying to become a jazz improviser, or you have just started familiarizing with the instrument, I can teach you how to:

- be able to produce a beutiful sound;
- use music theory as a practical way to play correctly over changes;
- maximize the outcome of your practice-time;
- master the technique on your horn.

As a student, I often found myself struggling with resolving a particular set of problems. I was constantly confronted with higher-levelled players, wondering whether I would ever become able to express myself as they did through their music. Having been studying jazz for many years, I experimented with a lot of different learning methods, only to find out that music improvisation is something that is mainly acquired in very personal, differentiated ways. One of the most interesting things I experienced as an educator, when encountering students who shared my own past insecurities, doubts, questions, and struggles, was getting to understand a part of the person in front of me; and to find new ways to help grasp and internalize a theoretical or technical concept that could then enable them to formulate a more coherent musical idea. Even if every student is a unique individual, thus responding to different educational methods, I think that, over time, I was able to identify a red line around which I could create a method that can be beneficial to the majority of aspirational players.

For the past few years, I have been giving private instrument lessons to jazz players with varied backgrounds and experience.
My educative career consists of a traditional classical, MA in classical saxophone (Conservatorio G. B. Martini, Bologna), a BA in jazz saxophone (ibid.), and a BA in jazz saxophone called New York Jazz Bachelor at the Prins Claus Conservatorium in Groningen, where I am now attending a Jazz Master program.

I am a second year Master student at the jazz department of the Prins Claus conservatoire. I am a bass player and a composer, who performed in over 10 countries with different projects as a leader and a sideman.
Bass lessons include:
-bass technique
-multiple genres (pop, rock, jazz, funk, soul, hip hop,...)
- music theory
- composition
-improvisation
-arranging
-studio recording
I am open to any needs and wishes of a student and I would make a personal schedule for each student, depending on their needs and goals.

Singing is one of the most powerful ways to express yourself in music.
If you are looking to explore your voice, learn information about vocal technique and music theory or progress in playing and singing together, I can be of help.
I look forward to sharing everything I have learned in my musical journey with you.

The love of music will be highlighted above all. A program adapted to each student will be established according to expectations. With the appropriate tools for the good practice of the violin and concrete objectives, we will be able to achieve a fast and satisfactory result.

I have been teaching for many years and I'm currently working as a "violin group leader" in the Noord Nederlands Orkest. My experience has led me around the world in contact with the greatest masters of the violin.

Violin and music have been the most important thing in my life and sharing my passion have always been a treasure to me.

Class location and time can be discussed. ( Webcam also possible )

Feel free to contact me for more information!

Hugo

I offer lessons of piano playing to any person that wants to start with the instrument or want to improve their skills. i have worked with kids and adults. My formation is from classic piano, being that my main activity of study. I have played different styles aswell, from jazz to neo soul, and I also enjoy playing piano through midi and produce music. Lately I have been creating lo fi piano music so I think I can offer a wide range of different styles. I like to work listening the demands of my students, and not imposing repertory that doesn't come from the desire of the student, although I can offer some guidelines in order to make the progress of the student more organize and consistent.

Violin lessons, ear-training, Solfege, and/or Music Theory lessons, for all levels and ages. Whether you are a beginner, or just trying to revive old skills, we can set up a lesson plan.

Lessons are possible in English/Serbian.

Based in Groningen, the Netherlands

It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner or not, from the very first lesson I will provide you the possibility of enjoying playing music together with me. Instead of just playing alone on the lessons, throughout pieces for two violin with the teacher's involvement (me) you can learn several musical and technical aspects of this beautiful instrument :) . I am offering lessons for all ages and level as I have various experiences. Also if you are an adult (complete beginner/restarter) don't hesitate to contact me as my motto is: never too late to start to play the violin.
Lessons are also available in dutch!

Teaching varies depending on your desired style, level and what you want to achieve.

We will go through chords, both basic and advanced.
Memorizing freatboard through very efficient method.
Also learning all the scales and arpeggios, writing and reading the music.
I can also help with songwriting and singing while playing.

One of the objective is of course as well to learn how to improvise and play along with the band.

Main focus is on learning as much as possible through fun and games.

I give violin lessons (also viola) for children and adults. During the first lesson we will first get acquainted and I will explain about the posture and we will first make sound. It is important to first learn the basics well (rhythm, reading notes, posture and more), I always give nice songs and if students prefer to learn to play something that is always allowed. If the student can already play then we look together for the repertoire.
It is also important to practice regularly, you don't have to do much, 10 minutes a day works fine as long as it is regular.
I play more classical music myself, but I can of course also play modern well-known songs.

Looking to deepen your piano skills or start fresh?
I offer piano lessons tailored to your goals and musical interests, whether you’re drawn to jazz, classical, or a mix of both. My lessons range from beginner to advanced, with options to explore everything from playing basics to advanced theory. Here’s what you can expect:

-Jazz & Classical Piano: Techniques for both styles, with a focus on creativity and expression.
-Theory & Harmony: Understand the building blocks of music, from scales to complex harmonies.
-Songwriting and Composition: Learn to write your own music, develop chord progressions, and create melodies.
-Self-Accompaniment & Playing in Bands: Skills for solo performance or collaborating in group settings.
-Electronic Music Basics & Production: Dive into electronic music and learn how to bring piano into a digital context.

Whether you want to play for yourself, join a band, or create original music, I’m here to help you reach your musical dreams!

I offer violin lessons to students of all ages. My approach is based off the Vivaldi Method combined with elements of the Suzuki. I have taught violin students for the past four years in the United States with the Vivaldi Method developed by violin pedagogue Ida Bieler. I have taught pre-school (age 4-5), middle and high school students (age 11-18), and also adults. I accept students of all ages and my approach is based off the Vivaldi Method combined with elements of the Suzuki. I work with students step-by-step on technique and music together in order to build a natural and aware way of playing that is suited to the individual’s anatomy and joy of playing the violin.

Hello there, ever since I was a teenager I have always admired musicians in small and gigantic stages alike, and have wondered how such marvelous magic could possibly be created from their fingertips. If you are reading this, then maybe you feel the same way towards the piano as I do!

I can offer myself to explore with you, with my experiences coming from jazz piano playing, how it works on the piano: basic playing skills, chords and how to voice them, playing solo lines, harmonic knowledge to write your own song, learning to read a lead sheet with only melody and chords, and so many more.

Here are some of the goals that you and I can work together to make it happen:

1) Learn to play your favorite tunes on piano or electric piano
2) Learn to accompany yourself while you are singing
3) Learn to play in a band setting
4) Learn to write and play your own songs
5) Learn the keyboard skills for your home production gears (i.e. MIDI keyboard controllers)
6) Learn to improvise on the piano

Now, a little bit about myself; the moment I decided that I should try for music came much later compared to my colleagues. I started very late, and thus had to come up with methods of teaching myself fast and efficiently. And I believe that my own experiences coming from the struggles I've had could be of help to you, to understand the task at the hand better and to come up with plans on how to handle them.

Still, at the end of the day, progress by itself would be not our ultimate goal; it would be to have fun sitting in front of the piano!

If you are interested, hit me up!

Hello fellow musician!
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a saxophone player?
Wheter you are trying to become a jazz improviser, or you have just started familiarizing with the instrument, I can teach you how to:

- be able to produce a beutiful sound;
- use music theory as a practical way to play correctly over changes;
- maximize the outcome of your practice-time;
- master the technique on your horn.

As a student, I often found myself struggling with resolving a particular set of problems. I was constantly confronted with higher-levelled players, wondering whether I would ever become able to express myself as they did through their music. Having been studying jazz for many years, I experimented with a lot of different learning methods, only to find out that music improvisation is something that is mainly acquired in very personal, differentiated ways. One of the most interesting things I experienced as an educator, when encountering students who shared my own past insecurities, doubts, questions, and struggles, was getting to understand a part of the person in front of me; and to find new ways to help grasp and internalize a theoretical or technical concept that could then enable them to formulate a more coherent musical idea. Even if every student is a unique individual, thus responding to different educational methods, I think that, over time, I was able to identify a red line around which I could create a method that can be beneficial to the majority of aspirational players.

For the past few years, I have been giving private instrument lessons to jazz players with varied backgrounds and experience.
My educative career consists of a traditional classical, MA in classical saxophone (Conservatorio G. B. Martini, Bologna), a BA in jazz saxophone (ibid.), and a BA in jazz saxophone called New York Jazz Bachelor at the Prins Claus Conservatorium in Groningen, where I am now attending a Jazz Master program.

I am a second year Master student at the jazz department of the Prins Claus conservatoire. I am a bass player and a composer, who performed in over 10 countries with different projects as a leader and a sideman.
Bass lessons include:
-bass technique
-multiple genres (pop, rock, jazz, funk, soul, hip hop,...)
- music theory
- composition
-improvisation
-arranging
-studio recording
I am open to any needs and wishes of a student and I would make a personal schedule for each student, depending on their needs and goals.

Singing is one of the most powerful ways to express yourself in music.
If you are looking to explore your voice, learn information about vocal technique and music theory or progress in playing and singing together, I can be of help.
I look forward to sharing everything I have learned in my musical journey with you.

The love of music will be highlighted above all. A program adapted to each student will be established according to expectations. With the appropriate tools for the good practice of the violin and concrete objectives, we will be able to achieve a fast and satisfactory result.

I have been teaching for many years and I'm currently working as a "violin group leader" in the Noord Nederlands Orkest. My experience has led me around the world in contact with the greatest masters of the violin.

Violin and music have been the most important thing in my life and sharing my passion have always been a treasure to me.

Class location and time can be discussed. ( Webcam also possible )

Feel free to contact me for more information!

Hugo

I offer lessons of piano playing to any person that wants to start with the instrument or want to improve their skills. i have worked with kids and adults. My formation is from classic piano, being that my main activity of study. I have played different styles aswell, from jazz to neo soul, and I also enjoy playing piano through midi and produce music. Lately I have been creating lo fi piano music so I think I can offer a wide range of different styles. I like to work listening the demands of my students, and not imposing repertory that doesn't come from the desire of the student, although I can offer some guidelines in order to make the progress of the student more organize and consistent.

Violin lessons, ear-training, Solfege, and/or Music Theory lessons, for all levels and ages. Whether you are a beginner, or just trying to revive old skills, we can set up a lesson plan.

Lessons are possible in English/Serbian.

Based in Groningen, the Netherlands

It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner or not, from the very first lesson I will provide you the possibility of enjoying playing music together with me. Instead of just playing alone on the lessons, throughout pieces for two violin with the teacher's involvement (me) you can learn several musical and technical aspects of this beautiful instrument :) . I am offering lessons for all ages and level as I have various experiences. Also if you are an adult (complete beginner/restarter) don't hesitate to contact me as my motto is: never too late to start to play the violin.
Lessons are also available in dutch!

Teaching varies depending on your desired style, level and what you want to achieve.

We will go through chords, both basic and advanced.
Memorizing freatboard through very efficient method.
Also learning all the scales and arpeggios, writing and reading the music.
I can also help with songwriting and singing while playing.

One of the objective is of course as well to learn how to improvise and play along with the band.

Main focus is on learning as much as possible through fun and games.

I give violin lessons (also viola) for children and adults. During the first lesson we will first get acquainted and I will explain about the posture and we will first make sound. It is important to first learn the basics well (rhythm, reading notes, posture and more), I always give nice songs and if students prefer to learn to play something that is always allowed. If the student can already play then we look together for the repertoire.
It is also important to practice regularly, you don't have to do much, 10 minutes a day works fine as long as it is regular.
I play more classical music myself, but I can of course also play modern well-known songs.

Looking to deepen your piano skills or start fresh?
I offer piano lessons tailored to your goals and musical interests, whether you’re drawn to jazz, classical, or a mix of both. My lessons range from beginner to advanced, with options to explore everything from playing basics to advanced theory. Here’s what you can expect:

-Jazz & Classical Piano: Techniques for both styles, with a focus on creativity and expression.
-Theory & Harmony: Understand the building blocks of music, from scales to complex harmonies.
-Songwriting and Composition: Learn to write your own music, develop chord progressions, and create melodies.
-Self-Accompaniment & Playing in Bands: Skills for solo performance or collaborating in group settings.
-Electronic Music Basics & Production: Dive into electronic music and learn how to bring piano into a digital context.

Whether you want to play for yourself, join a band, or create original music, I’m here to help you reach your musical dreams!

I offer violin lessons to students of all ages. My approach is based off the Vivaldi Method combined with elements of the Suzuki. I have taught violin students for the past four years in the United States with the Vivaldi Method developed by violin pedagogue Ida Bieler. I have taught pre-school (age 4-5), middle and high school students (age 11-18), and also adults. I accept students of all ages and my approach is based off the Vivaldi Method combined with elements of the Suzuki. I work with students step-by-step on technique and music together in order to build a natural and aware way of playing that is suited to the individual’s anatomy and joy of playing the violin.

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