Piano and Music Theory lessons in The Hague and Voorburg

From 76.65 C$ /h

Hello there!
Welcome to my profile. I am Rui and I teach piano. The piano is known as the most complete musical instrument of all. This is because when playing it we can get all kinds of characters and sounds: very deep basses or super soft high notes; delicate melodies or dense harmonies (almost like an orchestra sometimes). This is one of the reasons why I love to play the piano, its versatility adapts to my everyday mood.
I would love to show you the wonders we can create with this amazing instrument!

Lessons
Every student is different, and by saying this I mean that I prepare every lesson specifically for each student. Some might be more shy, others might need more time to acknowledge some questions.
I believe that music (much like everything else) should be taught with patience and motivation.
You shouldn’t feel like you’re going against time, it should be the opposite. As a teacher, I always give priority to your motivation and excitement regarding the lesson’s activity. If I see that a student is not enjoying the lesson I have to improvise and turn it around.

When teaching, the most important thing for me is that you learn while having fun.
I have already some years of experience in giving piano lessons to people of all ages. I adapt the lesson content for every student individually, and I always give them the freedom to follow their musical taste and instincts. I also give a lot of focus to creativity and improvisation.
At the end of the lesson, I usually save a few minutes for the student to decide what he/she wants to do: maybe a little 4-hand improvisation, or maybe play a piece they have already learned and that they enjoy playing.

About me
Most of my studies and experience as a teacher took place in Portugal. I completed my Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance in 2020.
I moved to The Netherlands in 2020 to attend the Master Program in Classical Piano Performance in the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague.
My academic studies were built on classical music but I also have some experience in pop and rock music.

I hope this motivates you to study piano with me! Looking forward to seeing you soon during your first lesson!

Extra information

Bring a music notebook.

Location

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Around The Hague, Netherlands

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Van de Wateringelaan, Voorburg, Netherlands

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About Me

I'm a very well organized and methodic person. I have several years of piano teaching to people from many different ages, and by that I've gained a lot of experience. I adapt the lesson content for every student individually, and I always give them the freedom to follow their musical taste and instincts. I also give a lot of focus to creativity and improvisation. I'm a patient and fun teacher, and I also learn a lot and develop my practice strategies by teaching

Education

Began my piano studies at the Calouste Gulbenkian Conservatory of Music in Braga (Portugal), in the classes of teachers Elisabete Costa and Ana Paula Carreira.
I was admitted in the Superior School of Music and Performing Arts of Porto (ESMAE) in 2016 in the class of professor Miguel Borges Coelho, where I finished my Bachelor degree supervised by professor Madalena Soveral.
At the moment I'm in my first year of the Master degree in Piano Performance in the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, studying with professor Ellen Corver.

Experience / Qualifications

Rui Pedro (b. 1998) is a pianist from Braga, whose professional activity has gone through contemporary music projects and in the interpretation and dissemination of new music by young Portuguese composers. He is a founding member of the ensemble Ope (n) ra, based in Braga, which performed at the Gnration Summer Laboratories, and later participated in the first concert of the “Radiografia” cycle, also of the grnation, which aims to publish the music of the new and more interesting Braga composers. In the Netherlands, he performed in the Spring Festival, in an online concert that celebrated piano works from two distinguished dutch composers: Diderick Wagenaar and Guus Jansen. He has also performed in several chamber music concerts, with an emphasis on the Piano Trio.
He participated in several piano competitions: internal competitions no. Braga Conservatory of Music (3rd prize in 2010 and 2014; 2nd prize in 2013 and 2015), 1st prize in the V Vila Verde Regional Piano Competition and 3rd prize in the 1st National Piano Competition from the Coimbra Conservatory, both in 2016, and an honorable mention in the 13th Alto Minho International Piano Competition in 2017. In the context of Chamber Music, it won 2nd prize in the 1st National Chamber Music Competition in Vila Verde, as part of a Classic Trio.
Attended masterclasses and open classes with teachers such as: Julia Okruashvili, Caspar Frantz, Marco Fatichenti, Sónia Rubinsky, Pedro Burmester, Luísa Tender, Miguel Henriques, Miguel Borges Coelho, Luís Pipa, David Kuyken, Pedro Emanuel Pereira etc.
Severall years of teaching in music schools in Portugal.

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30 minutes

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The class is taught in

English

Portuguese

Spanish

Skills

Piano

Music theory

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Amalia

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I have been teaching for more than six years now and I managed to come up with an easy and approachable method for anyone who wants to learn the ways of this beautiful instrument.
I started playing the guitar at the age of twelve years old, thru high school and that eventually led me to the National Conservatory of Bucharest, Romania, where I refined my playing and begun teaching.
I am going to encourage you every step of the way with much needed advice on the right technique, score reading, so that you quickly gain confidence in your playing.
I put a high importance on technique and theory because these two aspect, as well as your daily practice, are what will make you have fast progress and thus loads of fun along the way.

Nicolas

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I am a French historical and modern horn player based in The Hague. I have played the Horn since I was 4 years old and I have two Master's degrees in modern horn and natural horn. I offer you lessons on modern and historical instruments, as well as music theory.

I work with all ages, all levels, and all objectives, and I can even work with other brass. If you want to discover the instrument or perfect it, if you need theory support or practice help, I will adapt my methods to your needs to offer you quality musical time!

I have taught children and adults since 2017, and I truly love leading people their way to enjoyable, musical, and informed brass playing.

My lessons include warmups, technique, working on pieces of various repertoire, playing in duo with me, and more. For music theory, I like to come up with playful exercises of my own according to the student's needs and level.
Horns are so fun !! Discover new instruments, sounds, techniques, and styles.

Gonçalo

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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!

Anna

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Unlock your musical potential with personalised violin and music theory lessons —whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I’ll guide you every step of the way!

I am a professional violinist with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree. For the past few years, I have been teaching violin daily in The Hague and the surrounding areas. In my lessons, I offer a combination of professionalism, availability, fun learning methods, and effective strategies to help overcome challenges.

Music is my passion, and I truly love sharing it with others!

Estela

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Have you ever dreamed of playing the violin or viola? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your technique, I’m here to guide you on your musical journey.

I’m a classically trained violist (and saxophonist) with a passion for teaching and a diverse background in world music, theory, and history. My lessons are tailored to your goals and interests — making learning both inspiring and enjoyable.

✨ What you’ll get:

-Personalized lessons for all levels and ages
-Guidance in technique, expression, and performance
-Opportunities to deepen your understanding of music theory & history

A supportive and motivating learning environment

🎶 Whether you want to master your instrument, build confidence as a performer, or explore music on a deeper level, I’ll help you grow as a musician in a way that’s meaningful to you.

📩 Get in touch today!
Tell me about your musical interests and what you’d like to achieve — I’d love to help you reach your goals.

👉 Let’s make music together!

Akane

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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.

Gulmira

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To learn how to play piano is never too late! I have 15 years of experience in teaching students from the age of 5 until 80. Amateurs and professional musicians, all levels.
Diverse repertoire, from light pop to the classic.

I graduated Tchaikovsky conservatory in Moscow and Royal conservatory in the Hague.
I have 2 master degrees as a solo pianist, chamber soloist and piano teacher. I started to teach piano when I was 15 as a part of a school programme but my biggest experience I got here in the Netherlands.

I have students with such a different background in music: amateurs, professionals, kids, adults. I am trying to find a personal approach to every student and make the process of learning more interesting and inspiring. I teach but I also learn a lot from my students.

For example, I have a lot of students above 65 years old and they changed my vision and inspired me too. Now I see that it is never too late to start learning to play piano.

For the first lesson you (student) don’t need to bring anything. But if you are not a beginner of course it would be nice to play something what you have learned before.

The lessons are possible in Dutch, English and Russian depending on what is more convenient and comfortable for the student.

Dominyka

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With my expertise of teaching over 300 students, having Bachelors and Masters Degree in jazz singing from the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, success in several contests, attended lessons, masterclasses and workshops from professionals - I believe I can be a great contribution to your daily life with engaging singing or piano lessons.

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BACKGROUND:
Dominyka is a professional singer, singing, and piano teacher that is currently based in The Hague. She plays piano, violin and writes her own music.
Over the past decade, she graduated from the Royal Conservatory in The Netherlands with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in jazz singing and in pedagogical minor studies. She had a chance to participate in various music festivals as a singer, have concerts of her own, be behind the scenes in various TV shows, and win several vocal competitions, and she truly developed her ears and her knowledge that she is now also able to help others to find their own unique singing voice.

She has developed her knowledge of vocal technique, CVT method, stage presence, body language, storytelling, composition, writing, improvisation and so on. with various great teachers from all over the world. As well as, she had the honour to participate in workshops of Snarky Puppy, Dianne Reeves, Dena DeRose, Bob Stoloff, Norma Winstone, Magda Mayas, Fay Classon, etc. In addition, she took a course with Stevie Mackey, and Cheryl Porter and had lessons with Natalie Weiss. Dominyka has a passion for music production and currently she is learning more about mixing.

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MOTIVATION:

"I feel like voice is a unique thing and music is such a good therapy. I believe everyone can sing, and I believe that everyone could sing greatly if they are patient and put work in it." - Dominyka

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LESSONS:

I whole-heartedly promise that with our singing lessons, you will learn more about your own voice and that you will develop your own sound as a singer. My students prove time and time again that they enjoy the lessons very much and they notice clear improvements themselves.

We work on warm-ups/warm-downs, breath support and its control, sound projection, how the larynx, jaw, and tongue work and can function freely, vowel placement, vocal effects, vocal color, dynamics, articulation, stage presence, high notes - power singing (belting), jazz improvisation, vocal improvisation, interpretations, rhythmic variations, and so much more.

My goal for you is to have the best time and spend lesson time wisely while we achieve the best results in singing. If there is a wish, I can also help you to broaden your knowledge about the repertoire that is suiting to your voice color, recording sessions, live performance situations, "a workout plan for singing", songwriting/composing, music theory, ear-training, solfeggio, and such.

I recognise that every voice is unique, and that's why my singing lessons are customised to suit each individual student. The focus is on building a strong foundation in vocal technique, honing performance skills, and curating a versatile repertoire that aligns with your musical aspirations.

Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced singer, I am here to help you reach your goals. I aim to instil confidence and encourage individuality as I am very adaptable with my teaching methods because everybody processes information differently. And what’s more... It is enjoyable and fulfilling.

So therefore, I can help all who are interested in finding their own authentic voice!

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P.S. All styles are welcome! (pop/jazz/RnB/musicals/and so on)

If you wish to learn how to play piano, read the notes, learn basic or advanced music theory, practice solfeggio, or learn more about jazz harmony - reach out to me because I teach that as well.

See you soon :)

Norica

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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 75 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

Galit

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Hi, my name is Galit and I am a professional recorder player.
I have been performing in various ensembles and venues around Europe and Israel, playing baroque, medieval, renaissance and contemporary music which is the vast repertoire of the recorder. I graduated from the Amsterdam Conservatory and the Royal Conservatory of the Hague. I have been teaching in various platforms for over 20 years and I adapt the lessons to your needs, wishes and level.

During our lessons I will teach you the skill set of mastering the recorder. Obtaining good technique, working on good posture and healthy breathing along side learning about the instrument and it's history.
Learning to play the recorder is an opportunity to expend your horizons, be creative and learn the art of listening.

I offer individual and/or group* lessons for kids and adults.
*The costs per person for group lessons will be lower.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Julien

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Have you always wanted to learn how to play the piano? Do you want to gain your confidence back after years of not playing? I have more than 10 years of experience teaching all levels and ages in a variety of different music genres. The lessons are tailor made to fit your level and goals, and can go beyond piano playing for those who want it (e.g. composition, songwriting, improvisation...)

Clara

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Are you excited to learn cello or enhance your musical skills? You've come to the right place! I'm Clara, and I'm excited to offer personalized cello and music lessons suitable for all ages.

I've been playing the cello since I was 5 years old and completed my master's degree at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. In addition, I perform in numerous orchestras and ensembles, bringing a wealth of musical experience to my teaching.
I also work in Music and Movement at the European School, where I help children explore music in a fun and creative way.

With my music background and passion for teaching, I can guide you on a delightful journey through the world of music, whether it's in-person or online lessons.

Book your first class today and let's embark on this musical adventure together!

Looking forward to seeing you in class soon

Virág

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I offer piano lessons tailored to each student’s level, age, and interests — whether you're just starting or returning to the instrument.
We can focus on classical pieces, pop songs, or improvisation, depending on your goals.
I’m experienced, patient, and take a structured but flexible approach, supporting steady progress.

Chrysostomos

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Cristina

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