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Would you like to learn to play the violin? Violin lessons for everyone!

I am a professional violinist. I graduated with distinction at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels (Master) and hold a Bachelor Diploma from Codarts (Rotterdam).
I also pursued a masters degree in Music Education at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

I teach students of all ages and levels.
I have thirteen years of teaching experience in the Netherlands and in Belgium ( privately and at music schools/muziekacademies).

In my lessons I help the students to find a good contact with the instrument and cultivate a positive relationship with music by integrating the development of aural skills, sense of rhythm and an optimal body use, enabling them to connect with their musical imagination.
The lessons are adapted to each student's needs and wishes.

Extra information

My schedule changes according to my performances. Feel free to contact me for availability!

Location

At teacher's location: Abdijstraat, Elsene, Belgium
Online via webcam

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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
The class is taught in:English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese

About Me

I started teaching in 2010 and it has been a constant source of inspiration. Following the students development, participating in their own discoveries and guiding them through the enriching process of learning music is very fulfilling.

Education

M2020-2021: Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel en Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, Educatieve Master Muziek en Podiumkunsten ( teaching master diploma)
2014-2017: Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, Master in Music (violin performance)
2008-2010: Codarts Hoogeschool voor de Kunste, Rotterdam, completed Bachelor in Music ( violin performance)
2005-2008: Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag, The Hague, first years Bachelor in Music ( violin performance)

Experience / Qualifications

Teaching experience :

2017-ongoing: violin teacher in Brussels
2023-2024: violin teacher at International School of Brussels (ISB)
2023-2024: interim violin and chamber music teacher at Jetse Muziekacademie ( Brussels)
2015-2021: violin teacher at Hart Muziekschool Haarlem, the Netherlands
2013-2017: violin teacher at Vioolstudio 020! Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Other teaching certificates:
August 2023: Finding the flow. Violin and viola Pedagogy in-person course taught by Mimi Zweig ( Professor at Indiana University) at CEPIC, Madrid


Professional experience:
2024-2025: season contract at Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège
2019: Morphosis ensemble, Spain and Luxembourg
2015-ongoing: substitute at Belgian National Orchestra, Brussels, Belgium
2011-ongoing: member Franz Schubert Filharmonia, Tarragona, Spain
2013-2014: member at Ensemble Béziers Musikè ( principal and assistant 2nd violin section), France
2012-2013: substitute at Orquestra Simfònica del Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, Spain

I have also performed with Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Chambre de la Fondation Arthur Grumiaux, Young European Strings Camerata, Young Belgian Strings and Noord Nederlands Orkest among others.

Reviews (27)

Very committed and enthusiastic teacher. Very fun lessons tailored to children and adults. Absolute recommendation!
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Very friendly, efficient and competent
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Very pleasant and accessible contact.
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Great violin teacher! Very dedicated! Very good, step-by-step approach!
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Paula is an excellent violin teacher. From class 1, she quickly finds out where you can improve and, most importantly, how you can do it. She also remarks your strengths and encourages you making the most of them.
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Online reputation

  • Instructor since September 2017
  • 3 repeat students
  • Phone number verified
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