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Songwriting for rappers, indie artists, and pop songs.
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Songwriting can span many different areas. But in my lessons, it's purely about having fun and growing. I am Lander Sterckx (LaHes) and I have been on Spotify for a year now, where things are getting better and better. Writing rap songs was my way of expressing difficult feelings, so if you recognize yourself in that, you are definitely in the right place, and even if you aren't ;).
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About Me
Hallo, ik ben Lander Sterckx (LaHes) en ik ben door mijn eigen moeilijkheden met het leven beginnen schrijven, eerst poëzie en daarna ook songs, ik leg hier mijn gevoelens in, dit is mijn manier van schrijven.
Education
Ik doe momenteel humane wetenschappen aan de examencommissie, ik probeer steeds bij te leren over de mens en wil graag psychologie/filosofie doen of iets met m'n songs.
Experience / Qualifications
Ik sta op Spotify en ben auteur van meerdere boeken. Eentje als memoir/biografie over mijn depressie en één echt gedichtenboek.
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Children (7-12 years old)
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Adults (18-64 years old)
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English
Dutch
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