Violon, musique - French, English, Italian, Spanish

From 36 £ /h

In my classes I aim to transmit first of all my passion and love for music.
I like to prepare a personalized programme adapted to the level and exigencies of each pupil.
I also aim to include some violin duos, to be played with me during the lessons, as I believe playing with other musicians is one of the best ways to enjoy music and learn useful musical and technical skills at the same time.
Another essential factor in my classes is correct and natural posture while playing, to let music heal our souls instead of hurting our bodies! ;) I have been practicing Yoga for a few years, and have experienced the importance of good posture and targeted light stretching, especially for younger players in a phase of growth and change.
I like to help pupils to develop good technical skills in a fun way, always applying technique to targeted repertoire and keeping in mind that technique is nothing but a means of expressing ourselves through music.

I give lessons in English, French, Italian and Spanish.

Location

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Around Brussels, Belgium

At teacher's location :

Rue de Rollebeek, Brussels, Belgium

About Me

Hello! My name is Chiara, I am a 27 years old violinist from Venezia, Italy. I started my musical studies at the age of 6, and took my first violin lesson at the age of 9. I graduated with the highest mark from Venice Music Conservatory "B. Marcello" in October 2018 at the age of 20. Since then, I have followed masterclasses with great violinists and teachers such as Dejan Bogdanovič, Amiram Ganz, Ilya Grubert, Eliot Lawson, Igor Volochine.
In September 2020 I moved to Belgium to continue my studies in Mons Royal Conservatory, in the class of professor Eliot Lawson, where graduated from a Didactic Master Programme in Violin.

Music classes are a really fulfilling experience as both teacher and pupil learn from each other and enjoy beautiful music.
In my classes I aim to transmit first of all my passion and love for music.
I like to prepare a personalized programme adapted to the level and exigencies of each pupil.

The other essential factor in my classes is correct and natural posture while playing, to let music heal our souls instead of hurting our bodies! ;) I have been practicing Yoga for a few years, and have experienced the importance of good posture and targeted light stretching, especially for younger players in a phase of growth and change.
I like to help pupils to develop good technical skills in a fun way, always applying technique to beautiful music and keeping in mind that technique is nothing but a means of expressing ourselves through music.

I give lessons in English, French, Italian and Spanish.
Hope to see you soon :)

Chiara

Education

Chiara began her violin studies at the age of 9 at the Conservatorio di Musica “B. Marcello”, Venice, under the guidance of M° Paolo de Rossi. She obtained her final Diploma in October 2018 with 10/10. At the same time, in July 2017 she obtained the “Maturità Scientifica” (Italian national school leaving certificate in Sciences) at the Liceo Scientifico “G. B. Benedetti”, Venice, with
89/100.
She graduated with «Grande Distinction» from a Didactic Master at the Conservatoire Royal de Mons, where she studied with Prof. Eliot Lawson.
From November 2017 to June 2019 she attended violin classes with Profs Ilya Grubert and Eliot Lawson at the Advanced Music School / Scuola di perfezionamento musicale of the Fondazione Musicale Santa Cecilia, Portogruaro, Italy.
She has participated in masterclasses held by Profs Dejan Bogdanovič, Amiram Ganz, Ilya Grubert, Eliot Lawson and Igor Volochine.

Experience / Qualifications

Born in 1998, Chiara graduated from the Conservatorio "B. Marcello" of Venice with top marks at the age of 20.
In 2016 and 2018, she was prize winner in the P. G. Finzi violin competition at the Venice Conservatory.
In 2016 and again in 2018, she participated in the “Workshop on Venetian Musical Practice in the 17th and 18th Centuries”, organized by the “Junges Musikpodium” of Dresden under the direction of M° Stefano Montanari, playing at important venues in Berlin, Dresden and northern Italy.
As a soloist and chamber musician, she has taken part in concerts at the Venetian Palazzo Ducale (Sala del Maggior Consiglio), Pordenone Cultural Center (Musicainsieme Festival), the Italian Cultural Institute in Brussels, and other similar centres.
In 2016-2018, she appeared regularly with the Venice Chamber Orchestra as leader of the 2nd violins.
As an orchestral musician, she has played in venues such as Teatro La Fenice and Teatro Malibran in Venice, and the Accademia Filarmonica of Verona.

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The class is taught in

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Italian

Skills

Violin

Music theory

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Eleni

5.0

(10)

Hello,
I am a violin teacher and violinist. Having taught the violin for 20 years and knowing in depth different instrumental techniques and different teaching methods, I can adapt my teaching to the needs, age and character of each student. In addition, my educational background combined with the unique experience and knowledge given to me by my relatively recent motherhood and my love for children and other human beings, has led me to pursue positive teaching with empathy towards the student who aims to make him happy, to love music and to acquire a solid basis for his overall development! I am also able to teach with the Suzuki method. I teach children from the age of 3 and even adults. I organize concerts for my students at least twice a year. Classes are in French, English and Greek. For more information do not hesitate to write me. Thank you.

Nate

5.0

(10)

" 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

5.0

(10)

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.

Ana

5.0

(10)

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

I have a Master's degree with Olsi Leka, premier cellist of the Belgian National Orchestra.

My courses are in Spanish, in Anglais et in french.

Maria

5.0

(10)

Hello & Welcome!

My name is María, and I am a Venezuelan cellist and music educator living in Brussels. My musical path began within Venezuela’s world-renowned El Sistema, a program founded on the principle that making music together in orchestras and chamber ensembles shapes us into better human beings.

Whether you are picking up the cello for the very first time, preparing for competitive orchestral auditions, or looking for structured guidance for you, I am here to help you achieve your musical goals with joy and confidence.

What My Lessons Offer

All Levels & Ages: Tailored instruction for complete beginners, intermediate students, and advanced players (from early childhood to adult learners).

Comprehensive Learning: Integrated music theory, sight-reading, and posture coaching whenever helpful to enhance your practice and technique.

Orchestra Audition Preparation: Focused coaching on orchestral excerpts, stylistic precision, and audition mindset.

Teamwork for Young Learners: Active involvement and guidance for parents during lessons to build a supportive, encouraging practice routine at home.

Flexible Formats & Scheduling: In-person lessons at my studio or your home in Brussels, as well as online sessions via Zoom/Skype. Flexible scheduling adapted to your availability.

Boris

5.0

(10)

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

5.0

(10)

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”

Bastien

5.0

(10)

[ENGLISH, SEE BELOW]

A music theory course for anyone who wants to start with a solid foundation in music, or for an already advanced musician who wants to go further. This course is also perfect for an academy or conservatory student who wishes to prepare for the music theory exam.

Despite the fact that this is a so-called theoretical course, everything that is seen will first be worked on in a musical context and experienced by the student in order to be assimilated. The theoretical explanations will follow from it by itself.

On the program (student's choice)

- Ear training (knowing how to rewrite melodies with one or more voices, chords, etc.)

- Note readings in one or more keys

- Rhythm readings, polyrhythmic work

- Encryption and recognition of agreements,

- Transposition.

This musical theory lesson suits to every level, from the one who wants to learn how to read music to the one who wants to know more about chords, transposition or polyrythms. This lesson is also perfect for a student who wants to prepare an examination.

In despite the fact I called these lesson "Musical theory", it is firstly about understanding the music. And that can only be possible by ... doing music. So be aware that we will be singing, playing chords, clapping rhythms, ... My purpose is that the student understand by himself first, then the theory will come naturally.

What we can do during a lesson (student can choose):

- Ear training (Learn to catch a melody of one or several voices and write it down by ear, recognizing chords, recognizing rhythms, ...)

- Rythmical work: learn to clap different rhythms in different time signatures. Also included polyrythms.

- Key reading, in one or several keys.

- Transposition (learn how to read a flute sheet while you're playing trumpet, ..)

Julien

5.0

(10)

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.

Alba

5.0

(10)

Graduated in cello in Barcelona, finishing my master in historical cello at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Passionate cellist with a lot of experience in performance and education. I specialize in historically informed music, so I try to understand the context around each music I play, so we enter into a dialogue between current events and the era in which the music was created. In my classes we will learn the basic technique of the cello but also we will look together for what we want to express with the music we make, and techniques more adapted to the era.

Matteo

5.0

(10)

My course is based first on you.
I like developing with you a program adapted to your features, your difficulties as well as your goal.
It is aimed at everyone, children and adults, complete beginners and more experienced musicians looking for advice, a method to keep developing I've been approaching and searching.

Autonomy, creativity, curiosity and listening are the main 4 words for me!

I can teach you drums in many styles (rock, funk, jazz, shuffle, pop, linear, world music, songs on demand) and in its many forms AND of course music theory, which can be integrated into the course if necessary, but also be the subject of a private lesson for students who wish support for their courses in an academy or at the Conservatory. This will help you to read music scores and nail sight reading over time!

Lara

5.0

(10)

Hi! I'm Lara, and I've been happily tutoring and supporting music theory, solfeggio and harmony for a number of years. Are you struggling with this and are you looking for help? Then you've come to the right place!
I am a conservatory student and would like to help others who have difficulty with music theory!
I am a clarinetist, so if guidance is needed for the clarinet, this is also possible!
Some knowledge is nice, but starting from 0 is no problem for me!

Emidio

5.0

(10)

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.

Mike

5.0

(10)

Posture and comfort with the instrument are the foundation for playing the guitar. I often make the connection with other musical instruments such as percussion, wind instruments and singing.

Separating and understanding the roles of the two hands is another important step in the course. One hand plays the rhythm and the other plays the notes on the fretboard. There are many exercises to develop the knowledge and skills of both hands.

Gustavo

5.0

(10)

Music is a powerful way to express yourself. Playing an instrument can be a very intimate experience — a moment to give yourself some time, put your frustrations aside, and simply enjoy making music. But it can also be a fun hobby to share with the people you love: playing for them, singing and dancing together, or simply listening and enjoying the music.

I want to share this gift with my students.

In my lessons, I believe it is important to have goals and, at the same time, to enjoy the journey. I want my students to play music that inspires them and pieces that they genuinely enjoy. Whether you are starting from the beginning, returning to the piano, or looking to develop your playing further, we will work together to find the right balance between learning, improving, and having fun.

For me, playing the piano is not only about learning the right notes. It is about discovering your own voice through music.