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Tailored private violin and baroque violin lessons for all ages and levels
From 36 £ /h
Hello! This year I obtained my Master's degree in violin at LUCA School of Arts Campus Lemmens under Lei Wang and am now starting my adventure as a professional violinist. I have been giving private lessons for six years now and hope to teach more this coming academic year than was previously compatible with my studies. In my lessons, I find it most important that students have fun and feel comfortable in their own skin. In my opinion, this is an essential prerequisite for continuous motivation to learn technically and musically, with a focus on a pace that feels right for the student. My teaching method varies greatly per student because I try to adapt each lesson to what suits the student best and what they need at a particular moment in the lesson. Besides being a musician at heart, I also have a strong interest in psychology. Consequently, over the past few years during my violin studies, I have taken a number of courses annually in the psychology program at KU Leuven. I use the knowledge I gained there to reflect on my educational practice as a violin teacher and to create a safe space for my students in which they can develop freely as musicians and as people.
I look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.
I look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.
Extra information
Provide your own instrument. For beginners who do not yet have a violin, I would like to help you find a nice rental violin.
Location
At teacher's location :
- Kapucijnenvoer leuven
About Me
Hello! I'm Johanna, a professional violinist from Leuven.
When I was four years old, I told my parents that I wanted to learn to play the violin. Soon after, we picked up my first rental violin, and I've never stopped playing since!
In my lessons, the most important thing to me is that my students are enthusiastic and genuinely motivated to learn the violin. When that enthusiasm is there, I truly believe that anyone can learn to play an instrument.
I also place great importance on teaching a solid technical foundation, but always at each student's own pace, so that their enjoyment and motivation never suffer.
If you have any questions, big or small, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'd be delighted to help!
When I was four years old, I told my parents that I wanted to learn to play the violin. Soon after, we picked up my first rental violin, and I've never stopped playing since!
In my lessons, the most important thing to me is that my students are enthusiastic and genuinely motivated to learn the violin. When that enthusiasm is there, I truly believe that anyone can learn to play an instrument.
I also place great importance on teaching a solid technical foundation, but always at each student's own pace, so that their enjoyment and motivation never suffer.
If you have any questions, big or small, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'd be delighted to help!
Education
2020-today Baroque violin with Ann Cnop , Conservatorium Mechelen
2022-2026 Master of music, violin with Lei Wang, LUCA School of Arts, campus Lemmens
2019-2022 Bachelor of music, violin with Elisa Kawaguti, LUCA School of Arts campus Lemmens
12 years private violin lessons and ensemble lessons with Maddy Lodewyckx, Hogar Kokopelli
2022-2026 Master of music, violin with Lei Wang, LUCA School of Arts, campus Lemmens
2019-2022 Bachelor of music, violin with Elisa Kawaguti, LUCA School of Arts campus Lemmens
12 years private violin lessons and ensemble lessons with Maddy Lodewyckx, Hogar Kokopelli
Experience / Qualifications
I have six years of experience teaching private violin lessons. I started teaching because I grew up taking private lessons myself and firmly believe that they offer many valuable opportunities that are often difficult to provide within the regular music school system.
In addition to my private teaching, I have worked a few times as a substitute violin teacher at the Music Academy of Borgerhout. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching a wider variety of students at different levels, as it provided both challenge and variety. However, I quickly realised that I often wanted to do much more with my students than the limited lesson time allowed—and they were usually just as eager. This is one of the main reasons why I have chosen to focus primarily on private teaching, where both the student and I have the freedom to tailor each lesson to the individual's needs, interests, and goals.
I have a great passion for Baroque music and have been studying Baroque violin with Ann Cnop for the past six years. I also wrote my master's thesis on the historical development of violin bows, and for my final performance examination I performed using several historical bows. Students with an interest in historically informed performance are therefore especially welcome! Of course, there's no need to worry if this isn't your area of interest—in my lessons, I always adapt the content as much as possible to each student's own interests and aspirations.
During my studies, I also struggled with a wrist injury for several years and underwent multiple surgeries. This experience taught me a great deal about injuries with musicians and how to prevent them, a topic I also explored in my bachelor's research paper. As a result, my teaching places a strong emphasis on healthy, relaxed playing technique, and I do my best to help students develop habits that reduce the risk of injury while allowing them to play comfortably and confidently.
In addition to my private teaching, I have worked a few times as a substitute violin teacher at the Music Academy of Borgerhout. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching a wider variety of students at different levels, as it provided both challenge and variety. However, I quickly realised that I often wanted to do much more with my students than the limited lesson time allowed—and they were usually just as eager. This is one of the main reasons why I have chosen to focus primarily on private teaching, where both the student and I have the freedom to tailor each lesson to the individual's needs, interests, and goals.
I have a great passion for Baroque music and have been studying Baroque violin with Ann Cnop for the past six years. I also wrote my master's thesis on the historical development of violin bows, and for my final performance examination I performed using several historical bows. Students with an interest in historically informed performance are therefore especially welcome! Of course, there's no need to worry if this isn't your area of interest—in my lessons, I always adapt the content as much as possible to each student's own interests and aspirations.
During my studies, I also struggled with a wrist injury for several years and underwent multiple surgeries. This experience taught me a great deal about injuries with musicians and how to prevent them, a topic I also explored in my bachelor's research paper. As a result, my teaching places a strong emphasis on healthy, relaxed playing technique, and I do my best to help students develop habits that reduce the risk of injury while allowing them to play comfortably and confidently.
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
English
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