Piano lessons for all ages: Classical, Pop & Creativity - Amsterdam

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Piano lessons for all ages: Classical, Pop & Creativity

From 51.76 £ /h

What can you expect?
- For beginners: Reading notes, sense of rhythm and a playful introduction to the piano.
-For advanced students: Interpretation, expression, expanding repertoire and stage preparation.
- For children: Learning through play, with plenty of room for personal input and imagination.

Music is more than just the right notes; it's a language, an emotion, and a way to express yourself. Whether you're a hyperactive child finding peace at the keyboard, an adult finally wanting to learn that Chopin piece, or a teenager eager to play the latest pop hit: my lessons are for you.

I'm Catherine, a classically trained pianist with a broad repertoire of over 50 pieces, ranging from Chopin and Rachmaninoff to film scores and contemporary pop. My strength lies in conveying the EMOTION of music, not just the technique.

In a world with an increasing number of neurodivergent children—children who think and feel differently—I believe it's crucial to reach them in their own way. Music can spark their creativity and help them feel empowered to make their own choices. Whether you're looking for peace, a challenge, or passion, I'll tailor the lesson to your needs.

Extra information

- For online lessons: make sure you have your own piano/keyboard and a stable internet connection.
- For face-to-face lessons in Amsterdam Center: bring a folder for sheet music and possibly a recording device (a phone is fine).
- Homework (listening/practice) is optional, but it will accelerate your progress.
- Teaching materials (basic sheet music) are provided by me, unless you want to learn a specific piece.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

At teacher's location :

Amsterdam, Nederland

Online from Netherlands

About Me

Hi, I'm Katy. I'm a classical pianist, trained in Vienna, and I believe in the healing power of music.
Why? I saw a hyperactive child calm down completely when I played the piano.
That moment confirmed my mission.
My focus? Neurodivergent children.
As a neurodivergent myself, I don't just teach music. I create a space where children become independent creators.
No passive consumers. In a world full of screens, fear, and addiction, I offer a creative outlet.

Education

• HBLA für künstlerische Gestaltung
Boerhaavegasse, Vienna
• Graduated with the highest
distinction (Very good /
Ausgezeichneter Erfolg)
• Conservatory studies (offered,
but first opted for international
experience)

Experience / Qualifications

• Viennese classical education - strong
technical basis
• Corporate experience – brought me back
to my passion
• Neurodivergent specialist -
personal understanding + tailor-made approach
• Creativity-oriented – expression
stimulate, not just reproduce

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

90 minutes

The class is taught in

Dutch

German

Russian

English

Skills

Piano

Music theory

Children's music

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

Mon

Tue

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Valeria

5.0

(1)

I am a classical and baroque bassist. Graduated from Amsterdam Conservatory (Bachelor and Master )
With more than 15 years playing my instrument and 3 years of teaching young kids and people from all ages and levels!

If you always wanted to learn the double bass is never to late to start!

Deniz

5.0

(1)

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

Katie

5.0

(1)

Hi! I have over 7 years of teaching experience from young kids to adults of all levels and I love it! My goal is for my students to find joy in playing an instrument and have fun during the lessons. I also aim to make every student come out of the lesson feeling motivated to carry on learning, and tailor the lessons to what they want to learn and how to achieve their goal.
I can also help students prepare for their piano exams and theory exams.

Ludovic

5.0

(1)

Hey peeps!
I love to give guitar lessons in a relaxed mood that will not put pressure on you, only giving you feedbacks that will improve your practice. The first lessons will generally consist of covering the basics by learning simple songs. Depending on how it goes, we will go straight into learning songs that you want to play, where you will learn even more!
I can teach you how to play across several appointments during the week so you'll learn faster and enjoy playing straight from the beginning :)

Keep growing ♥️

Federica

5.0

(1)

Hi, I'm Federica, I am Italian, and I am a Jazz piano player and singer. I studied at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague and I just completed a master in Vocals and Piano at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. I give Jazz/Pop/Classical Piano lessons but my main goal is to try to give the student a general understanding of the music to approach every style and to have fun with music! I love to work with children, I like to teach them good values like patience, self-confidence, trust, communication, and collaboration, all through music. That's what I learn every day by studying music and that's what I would like to transfer to my students. I've been told that If you have music in your life, you can't be a bad person. I believe in it.

I offer live and online lessons:
Piano
Singing
Ear Training
Technique
Improvisation
Repertoire
Music Theory

Stefano

5.0

(1)

Discover your inner musician and take your talent to the next level with my classes in songwriting, music theory, and arrangement! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned musician, I'll provide you with the tools and guidance you need to unlock your full potential and unleash your creativity.

As a musician, singer, piano player, composer, and songwriter myself I am experienced in a variety of genres, including pop, jazz, soul, and classical music, so you can choose the style that speaks to you. With my personalized approach, I'll help you develop the skills and techniques you need to create your own unique sound.

In my songwriting classes, you'll learn how to craft compelling lyrics and melodies that truly resonate with your audience. In my music theory classes, you'll delve into the fundamentals of music and gain a deeper understanding of the building blocks of your favorite songs. And in my arrangement classes, you'll discover how to take your songs to the next level with intricate, thoughtful instrumentation.

Join me today and take the first step towards realizing your musical dreams! My classes are designed to be fun, engaging, and inspiring, so you'll never want to put down your instrument. Let's make some beautiful music together!

Antek

5.0

(1)

Hello there!

My name is Antek and i'm a cellist and composer who graduated from Conservatorium van Amsterdam. As a cellist I've had the pleasure and honour of collaborating with renowned artists such as Hans Zimmer, being part of his 2022 European Tour Orchestra, touring over 15 countries and playing in locations such as London's O2 Arena or Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. I am now mainly active as a performer of contemporary/experimental music, as well as classical music, freelancing in various orchestras in the Netherlands, having played in venues such as Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Concertgebouw or TivoliVredenburg. I offer cello lessons, regardless of the level - whether you are a curious beginner or more advanced player, i'm happy to collaborate and share my knowledge and experience with you, as well as inspire your creativity regarding both playing the right notes, and making artistic choices.

I can also help you prepare for conservatory entrance exams by providing Solfege, Ear-training and General Music Theory lessons.

As a composer, I'm currently pursuing a degree at Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp. I can help you work on your ideas, and how to write them down, to sound exactly how you want them to sound. That includes tutorials on engraving rules, orchestration, working in DAWs (Ableton) and using sheet music software (Sibelius, MuseScore), as well as building your craft and workflow. I'm experienced in writing both instrumental and electronic music, as well as performance art, live electronics and multidisciplinary projects. I have also collaborated with institutions like National Polish Radio or CelloWercken Festival Zutphen.

I hope to hear back from you soon and I'm looking forward to start working on your musical journey!
Peace and Love
Antek

Yannis

5.0

(1)

My techniques start by assessing your level and giving specialized lessons for each. This will start by either understanding the foundations of music theory on one selected piece and slowly adding components to complete it such as emotions. My lessons can span any hours you would like, the minimum being 1 hour.

Sara

5.0

(1)

I have been playing piano since I was nine years old. But from highschool I studied bassoon along with piano as a secondary instrument. Since highschool and university I have been giving piano lessons for children and adults along with my studies.

I have also taken basic classical guitar lessons and learned how to play soprano and alto recorder

When you are booking the a lesson/lessons please do check the schedule and book according to the availability that shows on the schedule.
And please do check other details before booking.

Dywel

5.0

(1)

Are you looking for inspiring piano lessons? Then you have come to the right place.

My name is Dywel, Classically trained concert pianist. Taking classical piano lessons with me means getting inspired. My passion is to make fusion music; a mix of styles: Classical, Hiphop, Jazz, R&B and Pop. This way I inspire students to think and make music outside their own frameworks. I can also give you a good foundation in Jazz and Pop. In short, the possibilities are endless and I can't wait to teach you.

Further plus points:
- Extensive teaching experience with children, teenagers and adults;
- Teaching style: passionate, practical and playful.

So whether you are just starting out or are already at an advanced stage, I can help you!

ENGLISH

Are you looking for inspiring piano lessons? Then you have come to the right place. My name is Dywel, classically schooled concert pianist. Taking my classical piano lessons means gaining inspiration. My passion is to make fusion music; a mix of styles: Classical, Hiphop, Jazz, R&B and Pop. In this way I inspire students to think and make music outside their own frameworks. I can also give you a good foundation in Jazz and Pop. In short, the possibilities are endless and I can't wait to teach you.

Further advantages:
- Extensive teaching experience with children, teenagers and adults;
- Teaching style: passionate, practical and playful.

So whether you are just starting out or are already at an advanced stage, I can help you!

Markas

5.0

(1)

Lesson in Ableton Live, preparing for live performances, sound engineering, piano and composition.

- classical music
- electronic music with Ableton live and other DAW’s
- composition with traditional methods and notation
- orchestral writing and part preparations
- sight reading, scales
- harmonic theory and chord progressions
- elements of jazz harmony and voicing

Sofiia

5.0

(1)

Piano lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced players.

The lessons are designed to meet your personal musical interests and goals. Whether you're drawn to the structure and beauty of classical music or the improvisational freedom of jazz, I can guide you through both worlds.

In classical lessons, we’ll focus on developing strong technique, understanding music theory, and exploring works from famous composers. If you’re more interested in jazz, I’ll introduce you to improvisation, chord progressions, and learning to express your own musical voice.
My approach is flexible and based on where you are as a musician. I believe in creating a supportive, relaxed environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your creativity and growing at your own pace.

Lessons are focused on not just playing the piano, but understanding and enjoying the music you play. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your skills, I’ll help you develop both your technique, phrasing, expressiveness. and your musical ear.

Nicolás

5.0

(1)

If you're someone looking for entertaining, dynamic and useful piano lessons, without them being too serious, this is the right place for you!

It doesn't matter if you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced pianist, these lessons will make you improve as a musician and enjoy making music.

See you in the lessons!

Pietro

5.0

(1)

Hey there! Do you want to start a new hobby? Do you already play the piano and you want to improve your skills with a creative approach to the instrument? Then I think I can help you!
I can teach you basic and advanced concepts of any style on the piano (classical, jazz, pop-rock...), and if you like improvisation and jazz then we get along even better!
I offer very personalized classes based on your level and interests. My approach to teaching strongly takes the student's CREATIVITY into account, but without forgetting that a good knowledge of MUSIC THEORY and PIANO TECHNIQUE are essential.

About my philosophy in teaching music:
In a creative field like music, education is a delicate matter. I firmly believe that a teacher must do everything possible to avoid suppressing the student’s personal voice. Each of us — regardless of age or skill level — has a unique approach to music, even before touching the instrument!
My goal is to help students discover their own musical identity at the piano, drawing on my experience and offering a solid theoretical foundation tailored to their interests and level.
That said, as in any discipline, there are no shortcuts in music. Passion and dedication are essential to achieving meaningful results. Furthermore, a solid technical and theoretical foundation is indispensable, no matter your musical interests.
I look forward to sharing my deep passion for music with you. Feel free to reach out for more information!

Duarte

5.0

(1)

My lessons are highly flexible and tailored to help each student reach their musical goals as efficiently as possible. Whichever genre of music you want to learn (pop, classical music, rock, metal, jazz, salsa, middle eastern, balkan and other folk music, etc.), I have experience in lots of musical fields and can help in learning how to play bass, the role you play in the band and the theory behind it all.