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Private lessons for beginners to advanced level of flute playing. All ages are welcome. I am a professionally trained teacher and flutist for almost two decades. My lessons are given in English, Spanish and (soon) Dutch.

My teaching method is variable depending on the students' needs, but the goal is shared: to make a great musician and qualified flutist out of the pupil. I work on both technical and musical aspects from a healthy and enjoyable perspective. Particular emphasis on having fun with the little ones!

I pay special attention to creating a personalized education and experience for every one of my students. I also give some additional tools applicable to the flute playing which includes: The Inner Game of Music, Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique and Body & Mind. All the basic theory is taught too.
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- Music sheets with the needed repertoire and recordings can be provided FREE of charge.
- I can help you finding an instrument that suits your budget.
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  • Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
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  • Westerdok, 1013 BV Amsterdam, Netherlands
About Me
Why do I teach? I teach because I have a strong impulse to share. I have been studying with exceptionally good teachers and have been lucky enough to absorb as much from their mastery. I enjoy very much sharing the knowledge I have acquired during so many years and making the student develop in their playing.

I am a person who feels comfortable the most when I am surrounded by a highly motivated atmosphere, so I diligently encourage my students to be motivated. I always look forward to learning, constant growth, and having very clear goals. I am very proactive, enthusiastic, and try to be as professional and collaborative as possible.

In my lessons, I work from a musical and technical perspective. I focus on skills like intonation, breathing, vibrato, colors, posture, articulations, different styles of playing, phrasing, dynamics...
Education
- Master Degree at Conservatorium van Amsterdam with professors Kersten McCall, Vincent Cortvrint and Mariya Semotyuk.

- Bachelor Degree at Conservatorium van Amsterdam with Vincent Cortvrint.

- Orchestral education at the OFGC Academy.

- Former teachers: has studied with Vincent Cortvrint, Kersten McCall, Jean François Doumerc and Idaira López.

- Masterclasses: she has received numerous masterclasses and lesson from great teachers such as Kersten McCall (soloist flutist in The Concertgebouw Orchestra), Carlos Bruneel (principal flutist at the National Opera of Brussels), Vincent Cortvrint (piccolo principal at Het Concertgebouw Orchestra), Marieke Schneemann (ex flute principal at Rotterdam Philarmonic Orquest), Felix Renggli (international soloist and professor at the Musikhoschule in Basel), Robert Dick (well-known soloist, composer and forefather of new techniques of the flute ), Peter Lukas Graff (international well-known soloist) and Renata Greiss-Armin (ex-principal flutist at the Hamburg Philarmonic Orchestra).

In addition, he has worked with teachers and musicians from Concertgebouworkest and Conservatorium van Amsterdam: Ivan Podyomov, Kersten McCall, Miriam Pastor Burgos, David Peralta Alegre, Michael Gieler, Vincent Cortvrint, Sylvia Huang.
Experience / Qualifications
- Orchestral experience with Hollands Symphonie Orkest, Ochestra of the International Bach Fetsival, Taller Lirico de Gran Canaria and more.

- CEO, Founder, and Artistic Director at OnAlti Academy. (2020-present)

- 2nd Prize at the International Bach Festival Competition

- 5 years of experience as a flute teacher with students of all ages.

- Soloist experience with the Youth Orchestra of Gran Canaria and the International Bach Festival Youth Orchestra.

- Orchestra experience with the professional orchestra of the International Bach Festival of Gran Canaria (with musicians of Concertegbouworkest and the Philharmonic Orchestra of Gran Canaria), Symphonic Orchestra Atlantic, Sinfonietta of the Canaries, Youth Orchestra of Gran Canaria and more.
Age
Infants (0-3 years old)
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
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Spanish
Dutch
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Hello, my name is Marlou. I was nine years old when I first held a guitar. It was love at first sight. I always have my guitar with me. I've been teaching for ten years, and after a year of lessons, one of my students uttered the unforgettable line: "My guitar is my soulmate." With a guitar, you have a friend for life. I want everyone to experience that.
Everyone learns differently. Some people want to learn notes and visualize sheet music, while others play by ear. Some want to hear a song first and sing it without a guitar, while others want to play along right away. It's all possible. In your first lesson, you can tell me what you want to learn, and I tailor my lessons accordingly.
After each lesson, I'll give you exercises to practice at home. The more you practice at home, the faster we'll progress. If you'd like, you can record the lesson so you can listen to it again at home and practice along with it.
I'll teach you all the basic chords. I'll pay close attention to your guitar posture and the way you place your hands and fingers on the guitar. The better you master the basic chords, the easier it will be to learn new and more complex things later. I can also teach you how to strum the guitar. And if you're interested, I can teach you how to read music.

If you'd like to learn to sing while you perform, I can teach you simple tricks to make singing easier. I'm not a singing teacher, but thanks to my initial training in speech therapy, CVT (Complete Vocal Training) singing lessons, and my stage experience as a singer, I have extensive knowledge of learning proper breathing and training your breath support. I can also teach you how to overcome your shyness, if that's your problem. Playing and singing at the same time will then become a lot of fun.
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