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Violin Lessons for All Levels: Start Your Musical Journey Now

🎶 Experience Matters

Join me, Abel Rodriguez, an accomplished violinist proudly associated with Residentie Orkest Den Haag. With a rich performing and teaching violin background, I'm here to share my insights and help you reach new heights in your musical journey.

🎻 Tailored Learning Approach

No matter your level of expertise, I believe in a personalized approach to learning. From beginners taking their first bow to advanced players seeking finesse, my lessons are carefully crafted to match your pace, style, and aspirations.

🎵 Embarking on a Melodic Journey

While the technique is essential, the violin is also a vehicle for artistic expression. We'll explore the emotional depth and artistic expression that genuinely make the violin a captivating instrument. Let's play melodies that resonate with your soul. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, together we'll craft a harmonious learning journey that's uniquely yours. Take the first step and embark on this musical adventure with me. 🎻

Location

At teacher's location: Prins Mauritslaan, The Hague, Netherlands
At student's location: Around The Hague, 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:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Spanish

About Me

Abel Rodriguez's musical journey began at the age of 7 in Camagüey, Cuba. In 2004, he moved to Havana to further his musical education at the Escuela Nacional de Música (National School of Music). Thanks to his outstanding academic performance, he finished his intermediate studies a year ahead of schedule and continued his education at the Instituto Superior de Arte.

Throughout his career, Abel Rodriguez showcased his talent at various festivals and competitions. He participated in the Concurso Iberoamericano de Violin in Havana, the Villa de Llanes Competition in Spain, and the Festival of Contemporary Music in Havana, where he premiered new musical works. In addition, he received recognition at the UNEAC Competition and Musicalia Competition in Havana, earning 3rd and 1st Prizes, respectively. Abel made his soloist debut at the age of 16 with the Sinfónica de Oriente in Santiago de Cuba. He also performed as a soloist with the Orquesta de Cámara de Camagüey and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Camagüey.

In 2011, Abel took classes with instructors Rolando Prusak and Nicolas Chumachenco in Zaragoza, Spain, and participated in the Festival Musik: Landschaft Westfalen in Germany in 2013 under the baton of composer Krzysztof Penderecki. From 2013 to 2016, he studied at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid, Spain, supported by scholarships from Fundación Carolina, Fundación Albéniz, and MAEC-AECID. There, he learned from Marco Rizzi (violin) and Marta Gulyas (chamber music).

Abel Rodriguez attended master classes with notable musicians like Heim Taub, Vadim Gluzman, Stephan Picard, Eduard Tadevosyan, Alexander Kerr, and Lorin Mazzel. He also collaborated with accomplished musicians including Ronald Zollman, Walter Reiter, Leo Brouwer, Péter Eötvös, András Schiff, Antoni Ros-Marbà, Valery Gergiev, Günter Pichler, and Zubin Mehta.

Abel Rodriguez completed his studies at the Koninklijke Conservatorium Den Haag in the class of Ilona Sie Dhian Ho, with support from the Leeuwerik Foundation and The Royal Conservatoire Excellence Scholarship. Currently, he works with the Residentie Orkest in Den Haag, where his passion for music continues to shine.

Education

Universidad de las Artes (Havana, Cuba), Conservatorio Superior de Musica de Aragon (Zaragoza, Spain), Escuela Superior de Musica Reina Sofia (Madrid, Spain), Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag (The Netherlands)

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