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Piano private lessons(Jazz & Classical); Music theory; Song writing in Maastricht
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Professional piano player based in Maastricht, Netherlands.
More than 10 years of teaching experience.

Some subjects that I teach,
1. Performance: Jazz, Pop, Classical, Improvisation
2. Music theory applied piano
3. Write your own music.

Rather you want to become a highly trained musician or you want to have fun with music, I will find a suitable lesson plan for you.
All ages and levels are welcome!
Extra information
Bring a music notebook and a pencil. : )
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About Me
Hi, I’m Pian — a pianist, jazz composer, and music educator based in Maastricht. Music has always been my way of telling stories, and I love blending jazz with influences from R&B, pop, classical, and Oriental folk traditions. What inspires me most is helping others discover their own musical voice and confidence at the piano.

My journey started with classical piano — in 2011 I won the Golden Award at the Singapore International Culture and Art Festival and studied Classical Piano Performance & Art Management at XingHai Conservatory. A few years later, after a life-changing John Scofield concert, I fell in love with jazz and moved to the Netherlands, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Piano Performance at Maastricht Conservatorium. I recently completed my Master’s in Specialized Composition and Performance there, studying with Jesse Passenier, Wolfgang Braun, and Aaron Parks.

As a performer, I lead my own jazz quartet Micro Oxygen, play in creative cross-genre projects, and create shows like The Dream Dealer, which combines live jazz and painting. In the past, I’ve also worked as a ballet pianist at ADE Company, and since 2024 I’ve been the choir leader and conductor of Ut Koer in Heerlen.

Teaching, though, has always been close to my heart. I’ve been giving lessons since 2012 to students of all ages — from complete beginners to advanced players — in private lessons, music academies, and international schools. Right now, I teach jazz piano at UWC Maastricht and piano at SCHUNCK, as well as privately. My lessons are a mix of structure and creativity: I want students to have a solid technical foundation, but also the freedom to explore, improvise, and enjoy the music they love. Whether you’re into jazz, pop, classical, film music, or your own compositions, I’ll guide you at your own pace and make learning both inspiring and fun.
Education
2021-2025, Maastricht Conservatorium (NL) - Master (Jazz Specialised composing and performance)
2016-2020, Maastricht Conservatorium (NL) - Bachelors (Jazz Piano Performance)
2020.06, Teaching Diploma (EU).
2011-2015, Xinghai Conservatory of Music (CN) - Bachelors (Classical Piano Performance & Art Management)
Experience / Qualifications
Highlight Performances:
2024. 08, Art Cooperation with Wim van Egmond for The 12th International Mycological Congress.
2023. 11, Jazz Kirmes
2023. 05, After show Enrico Pieranunzi Trio at Pop-up Jazz Club
2022.11, Les Temps Mêlés
2022.09, Broadcast on Radio Benelux for “Piano & Fairy tale
2022.04, JazzOUT Fest Limburg
2021.07, Jazz Shanghai competition - Semi Final (Can not attend due to COVID-19)
2020.03, Jazz Contest Mechelen - Semi Final (Cancelled by COVID-19)
2011, Singapore International Culture and Art Festival - Golden Award(Guangdong Region, classical piano professional competition group)

Teaching:
2025-Present, Piano teacher at SCHUNCK
2022-Present, Jazz Piano Teacher/Music Theory Applied Piano at UWC Maastricht
2017-Present, Private Music Teacher (Performing in all styles, theory and composing)
2014.08-2015. 03, Classical Piano Teacher at Zhi Yin Music Education Academy (Classical, pop and theory)
2012-2016, Private Classical Piano Teacher (Classical and theory)

As a ZZP musician:
2024.10-Present, Choir Leader and Conductor of the choir “Ut Koer” in Heerlen
2024.09-2025.06, Ballet Pianist at ADE Company
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- Sound and equality
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In Mathias' lessons, you are provided with various exercises that strengthen embouchure, breathing technique and your understanding of harmony and improvisation.

He places great emphasis on the fact that the student is not in an exam, but in a work process, and that the student's wishes and motivation are at the center.

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