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Piano Lessons in Classical and Contemporary Styles for Beginning-Advanced Levels (ages 6 and up)

Welcome to my piano teaching studio! I am a professional pianist offering private piano and theory lessons for students of all levels. As a pianist with over 14 years of teaching experience in Europe and the USA, as well as over 23 years of playing/performing, I enjoy motivating my students with music of their own preferred style and interest, whether that be classical or contemporary. My main goal is to promote a positive experience and love for music-making during the learning process. If the student is interested in a more structured approach, I guide preparation for grades 1-8 of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) piano and music theory exams where my students consistently receive highest marks. I also have successful experience preparing students for conservatory entrance auditions, masterclasses, and competitions in the Europe, the USA, India, and Canada. We have class concerts at Pianos Maene for interested students twice per year. I am happy to provide either a more relaxed or a serious approach to learning piano, we simply need to discuss the personal goals and preferences of each student.

My own studies are as follows: I have obtained two postgraduate performance degrees at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp: "Concertsoloist" in Piano Performance and "Chamber Music” (under the guidance of esteemed professor Sergei Edelmann). Prior to this, I received my Bachelor and Masters degrees in Piano Performance/Music from the University of Minnesota - Minneapolis (with Prof. Lydia Artymiw) and Texas Christian University, Fort Worth (with Dr. Tamas Ungar). My experience includes collaboration with many different instrumentalists and singers, performing as a soloist and collaborative member in several orchestras, and receiving top prizes in several competitions. While maintaining my performance and recording career in Belgium at present, I am developing my private music studio in central Antwerp and look forward to meeting new students.

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Gounodstraat, Antwerp, Belgium

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General info

Age:
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
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Dutch

About Me

Music is my passion, and I love to share that passion with others, especially my students. I teach a variety of styles, although my own training is classical. Generally, I provide a personal approach that is curated to fit each student's specific needs and musical interests, providing pieces that suit each student's individual personality. With that in mind, I emphasize a strong and healthy technique, so that the playing experience can be with a stable level of ease and enjoyment. I also enjoy discovering new pieces with my students, who are always free to bring in the repertoire (classical and contemporary) that sparks their curiosity.

Education

Bachelor of Music: Piano Performance (Graduating Summa cum laude) at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Studying with Tamás Ungár

Master of Music: Piano Performance (4.0/Summa cum laude) at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Studying with Lydia Artymiw

Postgraduate Concertsoloist Diploma (with “Distinction”): Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp, Belgium
Studying with Sergei Edelmann

Postgraduate Chamber Music Diploma (with “Great Distinction”): Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp
Studying with Sergei Edelmann and Guy Danel

Experience / Qualifications

14 years of private teaching levels beginner-advanced

2 years teaching "Class Piano" at the University of Minnesota as a graduate level teaching assistant

3 years of pedagogical training at Texas Christian University and the University of Minnesota

Students regularly earning top marks in ABRSM exams and local/international competitions

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  • Instructor since September 2018
  • 13 repeat students
  • Phone number verified
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