Music fundamentals & orientation (theory, solfège, history, analysis)

From 72 £ /h

Have you ever listened to a piece of music and wanted to understand more about it?

I’m offering personalized music lessons, where YOU decide what to explore! Whether you're curious about harmony, rhythm, musical styles from around the world, or any other concept, I will tailor each lesson to your interests. And if there’s a topic I’m not familiar with yet, I’ll take the time to learn and prepare the lesson just for you.

Or, if you prefer, embark on a guided introduction to music, exploring essential concepts through carefully selected listening examples from across the globe.

Location

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Around Brussels, Belgium

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Rue de l'Aurore, Brussels, Belgium

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About Me

I am a saxophone player, saxophone teacher, musicologist and curator.

My interests are music, musicology, folklore, ethnomusicology, anthropology and contemporary art. I taught in several music academies in Belgium and I am currently a saxophone teacher at Kunstacademie van Lede Erpe-Mere Wichelen.

Education

- University Alma Mater Studiorum of Bologna, Bachelor's degree in Humanities. Graduate student

- Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen, Bachelor of Arts in Music. Graduate student

- Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen, Master of Arts in Music. Graduate student

- University Alma Mater Studiorum of Bologna, Master's degree in Music and Theatre Studies (curriculum Musicology). Graduate student

- Kask & Conservatorium of Gent, Postgraduate in Curatorial Studies. Graduate student

Experience / Qualifications

I have a long concert experience, both in sax ensemble, saxophone quartet (Panlink Saxophone Quartet), sax duo (Duo Bovers), saxophone and piano,...) and in symphonic and wind orchestra, amongst which the Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna (TCBO).

I am author of several publications: scientific articles, chapters in books, podcast etc.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Dutch

French

Skills

Music theory

Music history

Music theory lessons

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Saxophone lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced musicians

42 £ /h

Are you a beginner?? No worries: no experience is required! 😁
I can teach you the basics to produce sounds with your saxophone: position of the embouchure (teeth, tongue, lips and vocal cords' position, an element often forgotten), fingerings, use of diafragma,...
After the first two lessons spent on the mouthpiece and neck for the sound production, we will immediately start to play some super easy duos together to practice your capacity of listening, pay attention to the other, ear training as well. I normally use the book of Peter Wastall (titled Learn as you play) as support, but it is not mandatory. There are plenty of good books btw!

Are you an intermediate / advanced student?? I am sure you can still improve in all the basics, but on a different level. I'll teach you the importance of the "voicing" (technique named by the american saxophonist and pedagogue Donald Sinta) to improve your sound production and projection as well as the capacity of correcting and improving the intonation. You can learn all about phrasing and music interpretation, from tonal music until contemporary atonal compositions. And still, you can improve your playing together, practicing in duo on different aspects like tuning, balance, interpretation, performance etc.

Book a lesson and try! If you are not happy, give me a feedback and go on. If you are happy, I will be happy to help you becoming a good musician!

Learn Italian language (grammar and literature) for all levels

34 £ /h

I'm offering Italian language lessons, drawing not only on my native fluency but also on my academic background in Humanities, with a focus on Italian language and literature.

You will improve your grammar, expand your vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of Italian culture and expression!

Finally, you’ll be able to use the hand gesture 🤌 in the most appropriate way!

Nate

4.87

(23)

" UNIQUE "
What if telling your story with music could be fun and playful?

Don't waste hours going around in circles, constantly searching for videos on YouTube to learn in a simple and structured way.

To finally be able to express your feelings, your emotions, all through the guitar?

It's possible! And what we'll see through my lessons: you'll learn how to tune the instrument, practice its first chords, and quickly play your first songs.

Develop your ear and musical identity by exploring styles such as pop, rock, country, blues, jazz, bossa nova, funk just to name a few.

Discover and explore the richness of scales and modes to combine them with playing expressions like hammer-ons, pull-offs, legato, bends... Does that sound like Chinese to you? I understand. Through my lessons, all of this will no longer hold any secrets for you!

Whether you have no experience or a few weeks of practice under your belt, we will go step by step, taking into account your level, so that you progress at your own pace.

Without forgetting the most important thing: have fun!

Alex

4.87

(23)

A professional musician for many years, I am both a teacher and active on the Belgian and international scene in various projects. I followed professional training at the CIM in Paris.

Beginner or experienced musician, private lessons allow you to progress effectively and adapt learning techniques to each individual. All levels, all ages, all styles and all guitars (classical, electric, folk, etc.) are welcome. (From the age of 8)

All these aspects can be approached according to your desires:
- Rhythmic and harmonic work
- Instrumental technique
- Work on sequences and songs
- Discovery of different musical styles (jazz, bossa, rock, funk, etc.)
- Approach to the various sound palettes of the guitar and the different types of games
- ...

Do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

María

4.87

(23)

Hello to everyone!
My name is María, I am a Venezuelan Cellist.
All my musical education was inside the musical program "El Sistema" in Venezuela. This education was based on preparing myself as a better human being though playing cello in orchestras, chamber music and as soloist.
I am current studying my Master degree at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel.
In what consist my lessons?
Cello classes for all levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced), it does not matter if you have never played cello before or if you are already studying, the important thing is to help you achieve the goals you want with this beautiful instrument.
To have better results with practice, if it is necessary to help you with music theory, I will help you.
As well, if you're looking for help in orchestral excerpts for auditions, I'm here for you!
For kids, parental support is also important during some lesson, we are all a team and we need to work together to achieve the goals!
Classes can be in person at your house or mine (BRUSSELS, BELGIUM) or via videocall (Skype, Zoom, etc). The schedules are planned according to the time of the student and the teacher.

Looking forward to meeting you and work together!
Maria.

Emanuele

4.87

(23)

I will provide you with a personalized program to fit you, study material, and online support whenever needed.

With my theory course, you are gonna acquire a better understanding of the music language as well as developing your ears.

I like to have fun during my lessons and enjoy playing but always challenging and becoming better!

Boris

4.87

(23)

Lessons in piano or harpsichord, with program and repertoire, adapted to the goals and speed of each student, whether young, not so young, or adult, for a general introduction to these instruments, for preparation for high music education, as a supplementary aid for exams in music academies, or for a hobby, or for amateur group music-making, or for developing qualities as concentration, discipline, expressibility, awareness of styles and music history.
In my teaching, I rely mostly on old traditional methods, books, and repertoire, which have proved their efficiency over the time. I also make use of the teaching tradition of partimenti of the old Neapolitan conservatories - exercises for composing that can be applied from early stage. This not only adds a creative element soon after very beginning, but also teaches via practice the basics of harmony and polyphony.
Lessons can be combined (+30min.) with theory/solfege (ear training), if the student wishes.
English, Nederlands, française, Deutsch.
I have been teaching for about 20 years, privately, in Brussels, and in New York in the past, more than 100 students.
I am a graduate of Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, in baroque cello and harpsichord, but I play also modern cello, organ, and piano.

Federico

4.87

(23)

My name is Federico and I am a professional and Award Winning saxophone player.
I worked at Koninklijk Conservatorium of Bruxelles as an Assistant Professor of Jeroen Van Herzeele the jazz saxophone professor.
I graduated at Conservatorio G.Martucci of Salerno (Italy) and had both Bachelor and Master with full marks with honors. During the course of my studies i also spent two academic years abroad , one at the Kask and Conservatorium of Ghent with the supervision of Bart Defoort and one at the Koninklijk Conservatorium of Bruxelles with John Ruocco.
In 2017 i won the "Massimo Urbani International Jazz Competition" prize that saw as head of the jury Kurt Rosenwinkel & Fabrizio Bosso.
I play in several Jazz bands and I have been performing all around Europe.
I recorded a solo album called "Right Now" with the famous Italian label "Philology Records" & the album"Supernova" with my own band. I also recorded several albums with different bands and of many styles, from jazz, funk to pop.
I toured with the famous Italian Drummer Tullio De Piscopo (Pino Daniele, Mina, Astor Piazzolla's drummer) and also had the chance to make a variety of television appearances on Italian National Television (Rai1, Rai5, Rai3).

Prizes & Awards
- Toots Thielemans Jazz Award 2022 ( Jasen Weaver group) Bruxelles
- A.I.R. artist residency 2019/20 - MIDJ/SIAE ( Festival International de Jazz de Montréal & Italian Cultural Istitute of Montréal ).
- Tomorrow’s Jazz 2018 prize - (Veneto Jazz)
- 1st place Massimo Urbani International Jazz Competition 2017
- Audience Award Massimo Urbani International Jazz Competition 2017
- VitaVita Prize “Italian Young Talent” 2017
- 3rd place at Bucharest Jazz Competition 2014
- Finalist at Barga Jazz Competition 2014
- 1st Place at “Campi Flegrei International Chamber Music Competition 2010”

Camille

4.87

(23)

As a professional pianist with a passion for teaching, I have been teaching piano and music theory for 10 years now, at conservatories, music schools, and private lessons. I hold a performance license from the Rouen Conservatory and a master's degree in teaching from the Institut Supérieur de Musique et de Pédagogie de Namur. I adapt to each student's profile so that they can flourish musically!

Ana

4.87

(23)

Je suis professor du violoncelle, eveil musical et solfeggio. Months are destined for people of all ages. De tout-petites aux adults.

I have two bachelor's degrees at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid and the Koninklijke Conservatorium of Brussels.

I have a Master's degree at Koninklijke Comservatorium Brussels with Olsi Leka, first cellist of the Belgian National Orchestra.

Ici, you have the possibility of offering to your children the best world class... Learn the longue de la musique: le solfège ou eveil musical.

Si le cours est poue toi t'inquiete pas! Peu import si l'élève a 3,6,7 10 ou 70 ans!

Mes cours sont in Spanish, English and French.
Je serais vraiment enchantée de vous aider!

Julien

4.87

(23)

My method is based on serious and rigorous practice (while taking into account the student's ambitions) as well as learning most often by ear. This is indeed how music can be truly integrated over the long term.
I would be delighted to work with serious and determined students.

Juliett

4.87

(23)

I am a piano teacher, with over 20 years of teaching experience in Europe (including Belgium) and the United States, where I was among the top 10 tutors in Washington DC. I am a professional singer-songwriter. I teach students from all over the world, including New York, California, Washington DC, Honolulu, Colorado, London, Paris, Brussels, and Switzerland.

I offer piano lessons, songwriting advice, music theory. I teach according to the classical method, applicable to both classical and modern music.

I can also help you with song writing, music theory, learning chords, reading music and giving you current music business advice as well as helping you with recording or live performance .

I have an academic background with over 18 years of experience in education, including at Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.

I look forward to working with you! :)

Elías

4.87

(23)

🎸 Looking for an experienced, certified guitar teacher with a structured approach?

👨‍🏫 Qualified concert guitarist – Professional level
I offer individual lessons in classical and modern guitar for children, teenagers, and adults, from beginner to advanced levels.

✅ Over 25 years of guitar experience (started playing at age 6)
✅ Recognized diplomas:
• Graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Tangier (2007) – 8th year in Classical Guitar and Music Theory
• Graduate of the Jette Academy – Completed Music Theory program (2025) + 3rd year in Classical Guitar
✅ Author of 3 complete educational books + exercise workbooks (available in print and digital formats)
✅ Lessons tailored to each student: clear, musical, and motivating progress
✅ Preparation for auditions, exams, or simply for personal enjoyment
✅ Lessons available in French or Spanish

🎓 Rates:

- Children ages 4–6: 30 min – Special method “Croco and His Adventure”
- Children ages 7–12: 45 min – Progressive method from beginner to advanced
- Teens ages 13–17: 1 hour – Serious yet motivating and personalized approach
- Adults ages 18–59: 1 hour – Structured learning from intermediate to advanced
- Seniors 60+: 45 min – Relaxed and custom-tailored lessons →

📍 Location: Brussels – in-person lessons available at the student’s home or in the teacher’s studio
📚 All teaching materials and a guitar are provided during lessons
I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

Bastien

4.87

(23)

✍️ Do you want to learn musical composition but you feel lost and don't know where to start?
🎓 This composition course develops the essential points for learning composition: classical harmony, jazz and pop; construction of a melody, rhythms and grooves, as well as the basics of orchestration!
✅ The course always has a practical purpose. During the course, theory and analysis of works are covered, then I offer exercises to carry out at home with guaranteed weekly follow-up.

🎯 Perfect for beginners or those who want to deepen their harmonic/rhythmic knowledge.

No need for knowledge of music theory!

Irene

4.87

(23)

My teaching experience has ranged from children or adults starting from zero with the instrument to students with a medium-professional level. I specialise in clarinet, although I also teach piano at beginners' level and theoretical subjects, from music theory to harmony, analysis and music history.

My methodology is based on adapting to the student, following different teaching strategies appropriate to each level and age. From playful methodologies with younger children, to specific methods with older students. I believe that adapting to the situation is always more important than following a rigid methodology.

We will follow your own goals, and if you don't have them clear, we will create them together!
Looking forward to meeting you!

Augustin

4.87

(23)

My course will be based first and foremost on practical and applied knowledge of the piano instrument, whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player.
Learning an instrument requires first and foremost a good ability to read notes, but also the development of listening skills, in order to be able to learn a passage or a piece by heart more easily and naturally.
You will learn how to adopt a good posture at the piano, how to build an optimal hand position, and how to develop finger agility and flexibility to play fast passages with greater accuracy.
The goal will be to guide you in transforming a score into real music.

A serious teacher, holding a Master's degree in piano and a Master's degree in pedagogy, with a solid academic background and experience dedicated to musical transmission.

Thuy

4.87

(23)

Originated from Vietnam, i've studied in France for 3 years before continuing my Bachelor study in the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Through this class, i would love to inspire and transmit people my love for classical music, that once understood, playing the piano is not just a technical driven exercise but an absolute joy and expression of one self!

The class will help you learn:
- Basic techniques of playing the piano: position, different touches, hands/arms techniques, sight reading,..
- Music theory: chords progression, genres of compositions rhythm, singing,..
- General culture: music history, listening sessions,..

I am fluent in English, French in Vietnamese and have experiences in teaching both young students and adults.