Teaching

Piano lessons and composition lessons in Kortenhoef (Hilversum area), various skills and levels.
Theory lessons and assistance with final music exams of high-school or preparation for the conservatory entrance exam are also possible.

  • Classic/Contemporary

  • Jazz/improvisation

  • Popular

Currently there is no place for new students.

Extra activities

  • Student performances

  • Group lessons

  • Theme workshops like composition, improvisation, ensemble-coaching and Close Harmony

  • Piano accompaniment / coaching of vocals or solo-instrumentalists

Please contact me for current times and prices. You can also request a trial lesson, the costs are €20, which will be refunded if you (or your child) will continue lessons with me.

Sheet music can be ordered here for example: Broekmans en van Poppel

Additional information

The most important thing about music lessons is the pleasure that students can get from music. An individual curriculum is followed for each student with a lot of attention for personal interest and development, all at the student's own pace. The lessons also pay a lot of attention to music theory and solfege, and of course there is the opportunity to play together.

The composition lessons mainly focus on the creative aspect: finding and developing a personal style  and unique sound. But of course there is also attention for opportunities of performance and therefore to the craftsmanship of composing (music history, notation, theory).

Duration of the piano-lessons

  • For children: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes a week

    (except during school holidays)

  • For adults: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes a week

    also once in 14 days is possible, as well as a card for 10 lessons or seperate lessons

Piano methods

Methods depend on the wishes and needs of the individual student. Commonly used are:

  • Piano Adventures (Nancy Faber)

  • Hal Leonard Pianomethode

  • Alfred´s Basic Piano Library

  • John Thompson:

    Meest Eenvoudige Pianoleergang

  • John Thompson: Moderne Pianocursus

If required there can be used other methods. Also performance pieces, etudes, duets etc. are used in the lessons.

Additional sheet music

Piano studies (beginner/intermediate) Sheet Music Edition Matching Arts

  1. For finger dexterity

  2. For rotation and finger-spreading

  3. For repeated notes

  4. About fifths and sixths

Sleeping Beauty (twenty easy piano pieces, beginner)
Sheet Music Valeur Ajoutée

December
Dutch Saint Nicholas songs and Christmas carols, collected and edited over the years. The level varies from very easy to medium. In addition to the classical versions for piano solo, Boogie-woogie versions and arrangements for piano four hands are also included.
Sheet Music Valeur Ajoutée

Reviews

“I have always experienced the co-operation as very pleasant and my piano playing has reached a higher level because of you. Many thanks for that.”

“Thank you for all the fun lessons and for what my daughter already has mastered in piano playing.”

“Thank you very much for the nice lessons. I think you are a very sweet enthusiastic teacher. I will certainly take your advice to heart. (Make sure to keep listening to music, that's often a good start!)

"Thank you very much for this recording and also for all the effort and patience you have had with our son again last year. It is much appreciated."

Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur

If it is difficult to pay for the lessons, the Youth Fund Sport & Culture can help. This fund pays tuition fees and/or supplies for children, young people and sometimes also adults from families where there is not enough money at home.

As a parent/guardian, you cannot submit an application to the Youth Fund Sport & Culture yourself. This can only be done by an intermediary, for example the teacher or someone from the social district team. He or she knows the rules of the game and knows whether you qualify. If the application is approved, you can often start lessons within three weeks. Do you want to submit an application? Then download this ouderkaart, fill it in and take it with you to the appointment with the intermediary.

There is always a Youth Fund Sport & Culture nearby. You will find the contact details of all funds on the website of “Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur”.