Hello! 🥁🎵 Are you looking to start a new musical adventure ? My name is Chen. I’ve been living, performing, and teaching here in Amsterdam for the last few years, and I hold both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in jazz drums from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA). I love diving into a massive mix of styles, blending everything from jazz and minimalism to rock, electronic music, and creative groove concept drumming. I truly believe that music lessons should be tailored to what gets you excited. Whether you want to master a solid practice pad routine, learn your favorite songs, build up your timing and coordination, or dive deep into advanced improvisation, we will design the lessons around your goals. All ages and levels are welcome! Let's make playing the drums fun, focused, and uniquely yours. Get in touch, and let's get started!

Hi! I'm a full-time professional trumpeter offering personalized trumpet and/or improvisation lessons focused on developing confidence, creativity, and a clear practice strategy. I hold a Master's degree in Jazz Trumpet and a Master's degree in Education, combining high-level artistic training with a deep understanding of how people learn. My goal is not only to help you play better but to teach you how to practice effectively, so you continue making progress long after each lesson. I perform weekly across a wide range of musical styles, including jazz, pop, funk, rock, soul, reggae, and african music. I'm the bandleader of Unfinished Business, The Fela Kuti Celebration Band and the Seba Colson Quintet. In addition, I'm bandmember of Lucid Lucia, Hnita Bigband, Nana Osei, Nuff Said, Jazbyssinia and The Very Bigband. Throughout my career, I've shared the stage with renowned artists including John Clayton, Joe Bowie (Defunkt), Chris Potter, Bert Joris, Jef Neve, Gregory Hutchinson, Frank Vaganée, Zap Mama, Manou Gallo, Amir Sulaiman, K.ZIA, Selah Sue, and many others. This real-world experience allows me to connect jazz improvisation with practical musicianship and the skills needed to become a versatile performer. Every student is different, so lessons are tailored to your goals, experience, and musical interests. Contact me if you're interested in one or more of these: Trumpet lessons (complete beginners, advanced players and everything inbetween) Rhythm and phrasing (all instruments) Effective practice methods (all instruments) Improvisation (all instruments) Ear training and transcription Harmony and music theory Sound, technique, and articulation (all instruments) Jazz vocabulary and repertoire (all instruments) Building confidence and musical expression (all instruments) I love teaching people who are searching for ways to grow. I believe I have learned some very important things in my life that have helped me a lot in the process of becoming a better musician and human being, and I would love to share those with people who are looking for it.