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Improvisation and Composition (Applied Music Theory)

Improvisation is a musicians' most enjoyable asset!

A thorough understanding of the Laws that govern the Universal Language called Music (that is: Music Theory) enables you to improvise and compose to the fullest extent.

I have been playing various instruments (Bass, Double Bass, Piano, Trumpet) for over 20 years and have lots of professional experience as an active performer, arranger, director, and composer.

This course is for all musicians, composers in all styles. I would especially invite Classical Musicians to enjoy improvisation as they sorrily lost this great and natural art when skill and technique became evermore demanding; remember: Beethoven & Mozart would improvise (and expect this from performers too) during cadenza's and Bach supposedly was able to improvise in up to 6 Voices (!!!) at the same time...

Extra information

No previous experience required

Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Saint-Gilles, Belgium

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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, Dutch, Spanish, French

About Me

A citizen of the world from Europe. Born in Amsterdam, lived in Latin America.
I'm very enthusiastic about sharing what I have learned..

Un citoyen du monde d'Europe. Né à Amsterdam, a vécu en Amérique latine.
Je suis très enthousiaste à l'idée de partager ce que j'ai appris.

Een wereldburger uit Europa. Geboren in Amsterdam, woonde in Latijns-Amerika.
Ik ben erg enthousiast over het delen van wat ik geleerd heb.

Un ciudadano del mundo, de Europa. Nacido en Amsterdam, viví en América Latina.
Estoy muy entusiasmado de compartir lo que he aprendido ..

Education

Studied at the Conservatory of Amsterdam as a Bass Guitarist
Done some courses at Berklee College of Music in Boston and in Umbria
And a lot of Music School as a kid...

Experience / Qualifications

Music teacher (bass guitar, theory, solfège, composition)
Jazz-musician (bass, double bass: ensembles, big band)
Arranger
Composer

Reviews (3)

Excellent teacher!
Accessible teacher. Is patient and explains a lot. Recommended!
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Niels is very reliable and he is a very good teacher. My son enjoyed the dutch lesson very much.

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