Piano Lessons: Mastering Score Interpretation for Expressive Performances

From 116 C$ /h

Transform your approach to classical repertoire with lessons focused on score interpretation and expressive playing. Drawing on my extensive performance and teaching experience, I’ll guide you in connecting deeply with music, emphasizing an intuitive understanding of phrasing, dynamics, and structure. Together, we’ll bring your interpretations to life, crafting performances that resonate.

Extra information

Laptop and headphones are both great for online lessons!

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At teacher's location :

Thorbeckelaan, The Hague, Netherlands

Online from Netherlands

About Me

I am a supportive but honest teacher who takes an evidence-based approach to technical and musical teaching.

I am an extremely open-minded teacher with experience across most genres of music. I play professionally in classical, jazz, and pop scenes. Whether you want to learn Chopin's keyboard music, want to play Charlie Parker solos, or want to free improvise, I can assist you.

Education

Teachers include Dr. Patricia Tao, Dr. Viktoria Reiswich-Dapp, Deborah Cleaver (Taubman approach), Tom Van Seters, Chris Andrew, and more, including one off lessons with various high level players like Simone Dinnerstein and Jean-Michel Pilc.

Experience / Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - jazz and pop piano performance
Master's Degree - classical piano performance
"Every Child Can" Suzuki Accreditation

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

Skills

Piano

Keyboard (music)

Music composition

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Musical Improvisation for All Instruments: Develop Your Creative Voice

119 C$ /h

This class is designed for instrumentalists seeking to expand their improvisational skills across multiple genres. We’ll focus on melody, harmony, and rhythm, using ear training and practical exercises to develop your ability to create and adapt spontaneously. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, I’ll tailor lessons to your instrument and goals.

Mastering Jazz Piano: Improvisation, Voicings, and Performance

116 C$ /h

Learn the art of jazz composition with personalized guidance to create compelling melodies, develop advanced harmonies, and structure complete works. Drawing on my background in jazz performance and education, I’ll help you analyze pieces by legends like Thelonious Monk and Duke Ellington while crafting your own compositions. Lessons can also include improvisation techniques to enrich your creative toolkit.

5.0

(4)

I am Ai, a Soprano. I am giving lessons for Singing.
I have finished my study at:
Kyoto University of Arts/ Bachelor of Arts
Royal college of Music / Master of Music Performance
Royal conservatory in the Hague / Early Music Singing

I have an official teaching certificate in Japan, also I have wide range of experience of teaching and performing.
I would be grateful to share the music with you!

Gonçalo

5.0

(4)

I specialize in teaching about Music and how to play the Guitar.
In class, I always make an effort to understand what are the goals and interests of all students, as well as their skills. This way we can address the issues at hand more effectively and make sure the student never loses his/her interest and focus in music and his/her instrument. I believe that an honest and friendly relationship between teacher and student is essential for this exchange of ideas to happen more clearly and fluently, so I do my best to make everyone feel comfortable enough to share their thoughts freely.
I offer good and personalized classes. This means that there will be special care with your interest in music and guitar, all basic skills will be worked upon and strengthened, all specific requests and ideas will be addressed, both improvisation and interpretation can be developed, and exploring potential, achieving goals and having fun are main priorities.
Come and enjoy learning more about Music and Guitar!

Akane

5.0

(4)

There are two grand pianos at the location in Den Haag.

For children, it is important to develop basic musical skills through Singing, Rythmique, and Ear training besides piano playing. I use one technical exercise book, the main textbook, and a theory book. Through these 3 books, students learn different aspects of music and they naturally get ready for exams and grades.

After acquiring basic skills, students study Harmony and Chord exercises too. These are useful for playing pops and jazz, and they obtain a deeper understanding of classical pieces too.

Private Piano lesson, from age 4 and above. Children can start the lesson after being able to read the numbers from 1 to 5 and the alphabet from A to G.

Advanced students who want to prepare for competitions, auditions, ABRSM, GCSE, IB exams, or the entrance exam of the conservatory.

The concert is held annually together with students of flute, violin, and composition teachers.

For the ages 1-7 years, I have group Rhythmique lessons.

James

5.0

(4)

I am a 32-year old composer, electric guitarist and songwriter based in Den Haag, teaching composition, music theory, and score writing. I teach in English or in Greek. I am half Greek and half Scottish and I have been living in the Netherlands for the last 6 years.

I offer lessons in all styles, to all age groups, and for any experience level (ranging from students who want to learn how to read and write music to create their first score, up to more experienced composers who are looking for fresh ideas and improving their skills to really make their music shine, or who are looking for help polishing their composition portfolio for entrance exams).

Face to face lessons are preferable, but I also teach online.

I am a patient and open minded teacher, and my desire is to help you learn what you want to learn, and make sure you enjoy and take pride in your music, explore a breadth of musical ideas that can inform your work, learn to express your musical ideas as best as possible and nurture your curiosity and excitement about the world of music creation !

My Credentials:
I hold a Bachelors of Music degree from Birmingham Conservatoire (UK), and a Masters of Music from The Hague Royal Conservatory. My compositions have been performed in venues such as The Muziekgebouw (Amsterdam), TivoliVredenburg (Utrecht), Korzo Theatre (Den Haag), Casa de Musica (Porto), Onassis Stegi (Athens) and at music festivals including Music in PyeongChang (South Korea), Tectonics Athens (Greece), Gaudeamus Muziekweek (Netherlands). My experience as a performer range from classical guitar studies, to playing electric guitar in rock bands, as well as experience as an improviser, performer of notated contemporary classical compositions, creator and performer of ambient and electronic music. I also am very experienced in ambient and electronic-influenced guitar music, which has given me an in depth knowledge also of the guitar in combination with technology such as guitar effects, computer software and multichannel setups which expand the audio palette of the guitar. I have written songs, I have written orchestra pieces, I have worked as a DIY home producer, I have released albums, and I've performed in concert halls, rock venues, squats and festivals. I even some experience in beat-making.

My music has been performed in and has taken me to several countries, including Portugal, The Czech Republic, The U.S.A., Canada, Korea, Greece, The U.K., The Netherlands.

My Teaching style:
My emphasis is to teach you based on your interests and your needs. The lessons are based around each individual student. You bring me the music you are creating and the skills you want to develop as a composer, and I build my lessons around that. My primary goal is help you develop your voice as a composer, so the starting point for our lessons will always be your music.
My aim is always to help you find what the heart of your composition is about, and help you to bring this out and really make it shine. To help illustrate ideas about topics we discuss I will bring examples that can help inform the music you are creating, we will explore ideas of arrangement, orchestration, rehearsal leading and / or production to help flesh out your music, as well as music theory and using scores of other composers.

Ivan

5.0

(4)

The class is for:
- beginners who want to start their journey in music
- intermediary musicians who wish to improve their skills
- for highly educated musicians who want to perfect their knowledge.
The class includes songwriting skills in POP, ROCK, JAZZ and many other styles of popular music as well as compositional skills in writing CLASSICAL, FILM, THEATER music.
I specialize in both popular music and classical music. The class includes both theoretic knowledge and its practical application with students instrument of choice. The class also includes skills in guitar, piano and percussion playing.

Eduardo

5.0

(4)

Hi! My name is Eduardo, a professional musician and long-time music teacher. I am offering physical and online lessons in Music Theory, Improvisation and Instrument.
#Harmony #Composition #Solfège #Saxophone #Clarinet #Piano

Lessons are addressed to every student profile, regardless of age, level of expectations (no matter if it is seen as a hobby or rather if the individual is getting prepared for official Conservatory auditions, etc.).

We will play and/or focus on what the student is willing to deepen into (whatever music style they are interested in, more theoretical aspects or rather practical ones), trying to get the maximum profit of the employed time, and prioritising the actual learning of the person as the main factor for their motivation.

I obtained my Jazz Music Master's program at the Prince Claus Conservatoire of Groningen in June 2022.
Previously, in 2018, I graduated from my music Bachelor's at the Conservatorio Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona (Spain).

Norica

5.0

(4)

Hi there! My name is Norica. I am a pianist and a piano teacher from Tokyo.

Just quickly to the point: My approach is holistic and systematic. It uses lots of fun exercises and nice educational materials from Japan in addition to the Internationally recognized standard books. (Don't worry, you don't have to understand Japanese!) You learn not only how to play piano but also how music works- music theory.

I know what my students are good at and not so good at right off the bat. That's why I can tailor the lesson plans to their goals and needs.

Also, if you like to take an ABRSM exam, the syllables will be tailored accordingly. So what will be tested on the day of the exam is integrated into the lessons and my class/lesson offers all-round preparation for the exam. I have helped my students pass G1, 3, 5 and 6 with a good score.

Another important aspect of my lesson is to focus on improving cognitive skills - increasing memory, right-hand-left-hand-coordination, sustained attention, nonverbal communication, and a feeling of independence and freedom.

I do so with unique materials from Japan and fun training.

Currently students from 4 to 76 years old are taking my lessons. As an educator, I am committed to the process of learning while making lessons enjoyable and constructive.

Please drop me a line if you're interested. If you have any questions about the lesson, feel free to ask.

I will be happy to answer all your questions!

Thank you

Dominyka

5.0

(4)

Dominyka is a professional singing and piano teacher that teaches at her music school or at student’s home. She has over 8 years of experience in teaching. Dominyka taught over 400+ students from 4 years old to 70+ years old. As a teacher, her mission goes beyond teaching you how to sing or play; she instills confidence and encourages individuality.

Important to mention that as a musician: a singer, singing and piano teacher that is currently based in The Hague - she also graduated a music school in violin and writes music.
Over the past decade she graduated from the Royal Conservatory in The Netherlands with Bachelor's and Master's degree in jazz singing and in pedagogical minor studies. In addition - completed a certificate of good conduct (VOG).

I am very communicative and patient. As I hear from my students, they say that they enjoy my classes very much! And I promise you, that you will learn a lot in engaging and fun manner!

I believe that each student should embrace what they would love to play, and I would consider to be open to what student wishes to play. I am very adaptable with my teaching methods to each individual because everybody process information differently. You can expect to have a great time, and learn each lesson something new. I adapt quickly and I am really good at what I do. 🎶

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In my lessons:
✅ You will learn how to read the notes
✅ You will learn how to read the chord symbols
✅ You will learn how to play chord progressions
✅ You will learn how to play melodies with both hands
✅ You will develop the rhythm sense
✅ You will learn how to connect your emotions into your playing
✅ You will be confident on how to practise on your own
✅ You will learn how to control dynamics
✅ You will be able to accompany yourself
✅ You will increase your memory
✅ You will be fluent in music notation
✅ You will learn to improvise
✅ You will feel freedom while playing

See you soon !

Javier

5.0

(4)

Highly dedicated and passionate teacher.

Age does not matter when it comes to learning, just enjoying it. Lessons for beginners to more advanced students.
Always trying to keep a creative environment where the students can express themselves in all aspects.
I believe that it is necessary to be constant. The ideal would be one hour or hour and a half a week, but that depends on the student availability. I would provide a personal adaptation.

I like playing games, singing and coming up to most creative solutions for learning fast inside of a save space for questions and imagination of the student. It is very important to motivate the students regarding to their music tastes.

I consider myself an involved and motivated musician. I am constantly trying to learn new styles and enjoy so much doing it. At the moment I am studying my second bachelor degree in music, specifically in Early Music.

I am very flexible with schedules for lessons so coming to a common point should not be very difficult.

Joana

5.0

(4)

"I am a pianist. I started playing the piano at the age of seven and I am passionate about music. I am fascinated by the world of pedagogy, understanding that teaching is helping to learn. I am committed to my work with dedication and enthusiasm, and I believe that motivation is the key to both teaching and learning. I want to educate in values and I am committed to the pursuit of educational quality, based on equity and excellence. I am flexible and adaptable to each person, and I like teamwork. I appreciate discipline, rigor in my work, effort, and resilience. My aim is to help students learn constructively and to help them become autonomous as soon as possible. The focus is always on the student."

I structure the classes into three blocks, which I consider essential:

-Technique: through exercises and studies we must develop technical ability.
- Works of all styles: we learn from the great artists of all periods.
-Introduction to jazz and modern music: we will create a routine to work on improvisation and develop creativity.

These are the paths I propose, but each student is free to develop what he/she wishes. I also complement the classes with musical language and harmony.

Every pianist should focus on being a complete and balanced musician. We must develop aural skills, sight-reading, mastery of musical language and harmony, composition, improvisation, creativity, a critical spirit, good taste in music, and above all, a passion for music.

Mikołaj

5.0

(4)

If you want to learn all your favorite guitar tunes with possible in-depth explanation of theory behind it, improve your composition and improvisation skills or just start learning from scratch and begin to understand basic musical concepts, look no further!
I offer private lessons with individual approach towards every student. If you are just starting out your journey with guitar feel cordially invited! Same goes for intermediate and advanced players who want to become better at guitar (classical, acoustic and electric as well!)
Everyone is welcome (both children and adults)!

Things you can learn:
- playing chords, their extensions and inversions
- playing different songs of your own choice!
- ability to recognise how to play songs by ear
- understanding fretboard
- writing tablature
- fingerstyle playing
- recognising chord progressions
- playing and singing at the same time
- performance preparation
- music theory adequate for your current level
- composition and improvisation
- doing your own recordings
- music production
- professional musical vocabulary
- and more!

Julien

5.0

(4)

Max for Live is a tool bundled with Ableton Live that lets you program your own instruments and effects without writing a single line of code. With this course you will get a better understanding of the components of a synthesizer, learn the fundamentals of some of the most known and recognizable effects and learn some basic notions of programming.

Max uses a visual approach to programming, meaning you do not have to right codes to make your own plugins, instead you connect blocks that each have a specific function into an interconnected network that make a functioning instrument or effect.

By learning how to make your own plugin you will also gain a better understanding of how digital audio works, making you more aware of what your are doing in Ableton and more efficient.

Carlotta

5.0

(4)

Anything that is part of a fundamental understanding of music, e.g. music theory, solfège, rhythm and piano will be taught. For me it is very important that the lessons is specifically made for the students regarding content and length. If asked violin and ballett can be taught as well. In that way the necessary aspects of a well rounded musician can be built up.

5.0

(4)

I hope to share the joy of playing the double bass and the piano through teaching. It is so pleasant to make music and I wish to let more people know about it.
The classes are very flexible. You can expect leisure music playing but also intensive trainings. Lessons will be designed according to students’ intentions. I am able to teach in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. Feel free to reach out :)

I have been playing the double bass for more than 10 years and have recently obtained my master degree in double bass from Royal Conservatory of The Hague.
I started playing the piano when I was 10. On top of classical, I also play a lot of Christian and pop music on the piano, which I am also happy to teach.

Gabriel

5.0

(4)

This class is a one on one tutoring session for people looking to practice, improve, or learn music theory and/or music composition. I can help in guiding you to learn music theory through theoretical explanations, practical demonstrations and exercises to complete at your own pace.

This class can also be an individual composition lesson where I take a close look at your works and ideas and try to guide you to improving your technique and to stimulate your artistic intuition and your compositional voice.

Some topics we can cover together:
- Basic rhythm and solmization
- Staff notation reading and writing
- Dictations
- Basic ear training
- Functional harmony
- Counterpoint
- Harmonic analysis
- Advanced harmony (chromaticism, dodecaphony, etc.)
- Microtonality