Oboe and music theory lessons in Amsterdam. HOBO LESS

From 35.73 £ /h

I'm an oboe player who recently graduated from the Masters at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam where I as well have done my bachelor degree. I'm from Mexico and I've been living in the Netherlands for over 7 years. I love working with kids but as well with adults and any person who's motivated and willing to learn this beautiful instrument at any level. I can teach you how to read notes, rythms, harmonies, etc. I speak Spanish, Engllish, French, Italian and some Dutch. Depending on your goals we can make a fun programme and play any kind of music you are interested on!

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Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Oosterdokskade, 1011 DL Amsterdam, Netherlands

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About Me

I'm an enthusiastic teacher. I like learn from each one of my students, discovering their goals and their capacities. I enjoy figuring out the right method for each of them but the most important goal I have as a teacher is to always make the students have fun while learning and making music. I studied music since I was 6 years old and I had the opportunity of learning from incredible musicians and traveling around the world with different orchestras and ensembles. I'm willing to share my knowledge and to get to know any interested person in music, no matter the level or the experience!

Education

Conservatoire Marcel Landowski- Troyes, France- 3em cycle
Conservatorium van Amsterdam- Bachelor degree in music
Conservatorium van Amsterdam- Master degree in music
Universidad Metropolitana de Mexico- Postdegree in Cultural Management (currently)

Experience / Qualifications

Itzel has participated in numerous orchestras including Radio Philharmonic Orkest Nederlands, Orquesta Nacional Carlos Chavez, Orquesta Sinfónica Infantil y Juvenil de México, Nederlands Studenten Orchestra (NSO), National Youth Orchestra Netherlands (NJO) and Orchestra of the Americas (OA) 2017 and 2018 . In 2018, Itzel was invited to perform the piece Extase II by Q.Chen as a soloist in Muziekgebouw aan t'ij, Amsterdam under the baton of Ed Spanjaard and the Score Collective. Additionally, she has participated in projects dedicated to the performance of contemporary music with different ensembles including Lucerne Festival Academy, Ensemble IMPULS in Graz, Austria, and Diamant Fabriek in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Itzel has also participated in masterclasses with musicians including David Walter, Thomas Indermüler, Lucas Macías Navarro, Miriam Pastor, Ronald Perrenoud, Pauline Oostenrijk, Ivan Podyomov, Ernest Rombout, and Hans Wolters. Itzel is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and a postgraduate degree in cultural management at the Universidad Metropolitana de México.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

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Beginner

Intermediate

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30 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

Italian

French

Skills

Children's music

Oboe

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Deniz

5.0

(13)

Whether you're a beginner, a passionate amateur, or a seasoned musician refining your craft, lessons are open to all ages and tailored to help you grow creatively, technically, and expressively.

Lessons are built around your interests, goals, and pace. You can learn to:
- Play classical or pop repertoire (all levels)
- Read sheet music with confidence
- Understand music theory without stress
- Improve your technique
- Improvise and compose
- Explore songwriting

Music is deeply personal - so your education should be too. Lessons are student-led, instead of a one-size-fits-all method; the focus is on building a learning experience that supports your goals, with empathy and curiosity at the center. strengths, and curiosity.
- You’re encouraged to explore what excites you.
- You’ll be met exactly where you are, with your current skills, pace, and interests.
- You’ll develop tools that help you understand and enjoy music.
- Music theory is introduced in a clear and accessible way to help you make sense of what you're playing.
- Your strengths will be recognized and supported
- Improvisation is encouraged, even within classical training, to give you space to express yourself freely.
- Mistakes are welcome - they’re part of learning

Louisa

5.0

(13)

Dear violin lovers! I'm a violin teacher for 10 years now, I have been teaching in Portugal and the Netherlands. My lessons can be given in English, Portuguese, French or Spanish.

Playing the violin is my passion, especially when I can pass on my knowledge and love for music to my students of all ages and levels.

I work as a team with you, finding the right method that fit your needs. What is important for me is to work on a good connection with the instrument and find the right basis for the start of your violin playing.
In my violin lessons, I would like also to share with you my musical knowledge, show you recordings of great violin players, prepare with you pieces that you always wanted to play and give you the tools so you can achieve your goals in music. I like to share the general knowledge of violin playing as well as basic and intermediate music theory lessons so you can enter in the world of music, but especially to have fun!!

My lessons can be shared between violin and theory together depending on what you are looking for.

The lessons will be at my house if you are in need of an instrument we can find one for you!

I did my Bachelor at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with the teachers Maria Milstein and Eliot Lawson and completed my Masters in Performance degree with excellency as well in Amsterdam under the guidance of Liviu Prunaru and Mathieu van Bellen while studying baroque violin with Shunske Sato.

I have my own violin class in Amsterdam, and I love teaching.

I look forward to sharing this adventure with you!
Hope to hear from you!
Louisa

Alberto

5.0

(13)

Playing the trumpet is very exciting!
Are you looking to start learning the trumpet? Perhaps you already play for some years but want to improve your technique, breathing skills, or learn a new genre? I am Alberto, and I will help you achieve your musical goals with a tailor-made program. My approach is to find suitable music for your technical and expressive level and work specifically on the challenges that it represents.

Music is for everyone! Kids and adults
Perhaps you want to surprise your couple playing a bossa-nova. Or maybe you want to become the next solo trumpet at the Concertgebouw Orchestra. Everyone has different goals when playing the trumpet, it is my job to help you achieve them. If you don't have clear objectives yet, I will be guiding you and exploring the possibilities of trumpet playing with you. Also, especially for kids, I can help you find a nice pTrumpet. They are lightweight plastic trumpets made with great quality and available in different colours!

Good technique, and a lot of fun
The most important lesson I have learned in my career is that making good music is only possible when you enjoy the process. Of course, good technical skills are crucial but studying exercises that you find boring is not the best way up to proficiency. Instead, finding your unique best approach to improve your skills will get you to the moon! For improving your tempo awareness, would you practice with a metronome or would you rather use a drumbeat sample?

Your health is important! Body awareness and breathing techniques
Not only wind players benefit from doing sport, acquiring good posture habits, and being aware of their breath. It helps everyone in every single aspect of their lives. A good breathing technique will let you play easily, run for a longer period of time, or sleep better at night. On the other hand, body posture awareness helps with productivity and saves money on the fysio. Life hacks that you cannot miss!

Improvisation and open-mindedness
That very feeling of creating art on the spot. Only a few experiences can relate to it. When we explore and create, our flow state gets triggered. We are fully immersed in the activity and the world surrounding us vanishes. If you like, we will go on a journey discovering new emotions, colours, sounds, harmonies, textures, styles, genres. And improvising on them. Let's get creative!

Technology in music. Recording and producing
Let's face it, we are in the 21st century and the possibilities of technology are endless in the audiovisual field. Recording for auditions, producing and releasing your first single, live looping, use of effects... You can learn all that with me. Are you curious? Book your lesson now!

Ok but, how will my lessons look like?
Breathing practice is one of the best ways to start warming up. It will take the first 5 minutes of your lesson and your body will be prepared to start playing.
Then, we would go into working on your specific goals. Perhaps, we are practicing music that demands improvement on the higher register, maybe we are working out different scales for improvisation, or it might be the case that you want to discover a new genre and go deep into it. Reading music, ear training, phrasing, music theory, buzzing and embouchure position, articulations (legato, staccato, accents), dynamics... These are only an indication of what we might work on.
The final minutes of your lesson will be the moment to relax. We can get creative, play some tunes together, improvise, or even talk about a specific topic like musicality, art, creativity, technique, theory or the music industry for instance.

Group lessons and ensembles
Making music alone is fun, but playing with people brings it to the next level! If you like the idea, I will bring you together with other fellow students for technique workshops, jam sessions, duo with piano, or whatever other activity we might find interesting for you.

When and where
I offer flexibility in my schedule so your trumpet lessons fit into your agenda. I can come to your place, or perhaps you prefer visiting my teaching room in Utrecht. I will have some coffee or tea waiting for you.

Online trumpet classes
Online has become a new trend. I will help you set up your equipment and focus on what is important, music. Book a lesson now!

Alberto, the eclectic brass player based in Utrecht
I am a brass performer and teacher that has performed in classical and modern music ensembles for more than 15 years. During this time, I attended innumerable masterclasses and had great fun in various professional experiences such as performing at Tomorrowland, an avant-garde music festival in Malta, or the great symphonic masterpieces with symphonic orchestras in Spain and the Netherlands.
I hold a bachelor's and a master's degree in music performance and a master's degree in music education during my official studies in Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Nowadays, you can still find me teaching brass in the Utrecht area, composing and producing my own music at home, playing tuba with a symphonic orchestra, trombone in a reggae band, or improvising trumpet over a techno track.

Charlotte

5.0

(13)

Learn to play the oboe from a professional oboist!

I can take you through learning this beautiful instrument, guide you through, and hopefully pass on the enjoyment I get from playing!

I have lots of experience teaching the oboe, also with children. I tailor my lessons towards your needs. If you would like to take exams, or just play for fun, I can help you!

I am looking forward to teaching you and making music together!
Charlotte

Kimia

5.0

(13)

For children Under 9 year old I usually start my class by listening to music with movement and games to improve their listening ability and then start playing recorder and with more than 9 years old we start recorder with theory lessons and ear training

Federica

5.0

(13)

You'll learn how to use the voice in the proper way, starting by your natural speech and developing it to find your own sound. I have experience in both Pop and Jazz styles (a Bachelor in Jazz Singing and a degree in Jazz Composition), so it's possible to study songs from both this repertoires. I also give Music Theory Lessons, to make the student develop his/her own style and musical sensibility and, in the case of Jazz, to know how to improvise on different chord changes and jazz styles.

Enrico

5.0

(13)

Hello everyone, I'm Enrico and I come from Italy. Right now I am in Utrecht where I am doing a master's degree in cello under the guidance of Timora Rosler.
During my years of studies I always had the possibility to teach music, in fact while I was doing my Bachelor in Italy at the Conservatory of Turin, I taught cello and music theory in a private music school called "Isla de Musiqueros", in this school I had the opportunity to teach people of all ages, including children under 4 years old.
When I moved to the Netherlands little by little I started to find students and many many concerts.

I believe that playing is the best way to have fun and express your emotions, the work I want to do is work on tensions and try to help you melt away while playing, in this way you can have more sound and feel more free.
Technique is also very important in the everyday life of a musician, together we can see the best exercises for you, to help you improve and have more confidence with the instrument.

Mario

5.0

(13)

SING WITH MARIO!

The 45-minute vocal performance class (held in a studio room) entails a multidimensional approach that focuses on vocal technique, performative mindset and artistic skills for singers, also offering numerous opportunities for vocal competitions around the world (through the World Association of Performing Arts, WAPA).

In addition to Mario's 17 years of experience on stage and on camera, he has professional experience as a vocal coach. A lesson with Mario begins with vocal warm-up exercises (10 minutes); then, all vocal/performative/artistic skills are being taught through singing a song of the child/teenager's choice (30 minutes). The class ends with evaluation, advice and suggestion of exercises (5 minutes) so that the student can practice at home until the next class.

If you are a parent and would like to introduce your child to the art of music, Mario will create a fun learning environment and make the classes interesting, dynamic and entertaining. Water, tea, candies, or any other drink/snacks that your child would like will be provided for inspiration!

If you are a teenager, Mario will make sure to align your personal/professional goals and visions with the content and focus of the classes.

LET YOUR SOUL SING!

Cindy

5.0

(13)

I learned a lot in helping. One of these things is that children learn faster through play and/or music.

As a result, I have put together a special program to give children a good start in their language skills, or to help them improve them.

Before the lesson starts, we will see how far developed the child is. When I have established that, we will first spend half an hour talking words based on pictures. The last hour is music central. We will choose a song together (children's songs) and learn it together.

The more progress, the more difficult (language area) the songs will become.

Theo

5.0

(13)

Interested in kickstarting your child's piano career? I have had extensive experience with teaching children piano, from the very basics to piano classics to even introducing music theory. I have been playing the piano for over 10 years, and would give your children a head start on their music careers!

Dana

5.0

(13)

The class is offered to children and adults, who would like to discover the music world and broaden their understanding of this form of art.

For children, it will be a nice, light, and creative journey since I spend quite a lot of time with kids of different ages.
For adults, I could suggest either a fun way of learning or a deep and thoughtful approach to piano playing.

I am flexible and open to the conversation! This also applies to the schedule, location, time, and the repertoire you/your child would like to play. Any wishes regarding the materials, goals, directions (etc.) of the class are welcomed and highly appreciated!

Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your smile after the lesson! :)

Alice

5.0

(13)

I'm a student at the Amsterdam Conservatory, and I offer clarinet and music theory lessons in French or English!

I specialize in orchestral and chamber music. I'm also teaching since 5 years and I enjoy sharing my passion for music, whether it's on stage or in a more intimate setting during a private lesson.
I adapte my lessons to suit for each student, the most important is to combine pleasure and improving the playing.
We cover topics like breathing, music theory, interpretation, posture... all the aspects to become a good clarinetist!

I also vary the repertoire (classical/traditional music) based on the students' preferences.

✅ All levels accepted (children/adults)
👥 Individual or group lessons

Senem

5.0

(13)

I have been teaching for 15 years to pre school children ,elementary and adults .I have Suzuki violin method book 1 certificate.I also have been playing with state symphony orchestra in Turkey.If I have a chance to.move Holland by finding a job opportunity immediatly I would like to move..

Dario

5.0

(13)

Dynamic and entretaining lessons based on methodology and pedagogy techniques acquired in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Beginners, amateurs and professional players are more than welcome!

On my lessons you will find a safe space to learn the basis of the technique of the instrument as well as how to enjoy to play the oboe! Reed workshops, playing solo pieces as well as duos with oboe and piano accompaniment.

My aim is to work on little stages on each lesson, focused on improving different aspects of your playing. From technical exercises to even your own compositions! The ideal lessons to develop your imagination and creativity as well as making easier to play this complex but amazing instrument!

Efstratia

5.0

(13)

I’m a professional cellist and dedicated teacher offering cello lessons for children, teenagers, and adults in Amsterdam.

In my lessons, the student comes first. I listen carefully to what you (or your child) need, and I adapt the lesson to your level, personality, and goals. I can be calm and structured, or playful and exploratory – the important thing is that you feel safe, motivated, and taken seriously.

For whom?
- Complete beginners
- Advanced students
- Adults returning to the cello after a break
- Students preparing for music school or conservatory auditions

I also have experience teaching students with dyslexia and ADHD and I’m used to adjusting explanations, pacing, and exercises so they are clear and not overwhelming.

What I offer
- Cello and basic music theory
- Technique, sound, and musical expression
- Support with school or exam repertoire
- Flexible scheduling where possible

Lessons at my place in Amsterdam or at your home (depending on location)

My musical background
- Graduate of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam
- Performed with ensembles such as Rotterdam Philharmonic (internship) and Asko|Schönberg
- Experience in competitions and festivals (e.g. Cello Biënnale, Triomphe de l’Art, Wonderfeel Festival)

If you’re interested, feel free to contact me with any questions.