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Music Lessons: Violin - Viola - Piano - Enjoyment Included :)
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I LOVE music. It is a unique form of communication and expression, and I believe everyone is capable of expressing themselves through it. If you are interested in exploring the beauty of music through the violin or want to delve deeper than you already have, I would love to share my experience to help you on your way!
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Bring your own instrument! :)
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  • Around Delfshaven, Netherlands
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  • Ruilstraat, 3023 XT Rotterdam, Netherlands
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About Me
The first agenda in my lesson is enjoyment. I want my student to leave the lesson feeling happy, as this allows them to remember the joy of music, and they learn more this way.
I love creating music, it simply makes me happy and I want to share this bliss with others, be it through performing or teaching.
It gives me great satisfaction when I can teach someone and show them their potential to express themselves on an instrument.
Another key in music is discipline. Practising with an easy routine will give you results, there is no rocket science. Help me to guide you and it'll be only fun!
Education
Current status - Masters Student at Codarts University, Rotterdam (Classical Music)
2013 - 2017 - Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree at the Royal College of Music, London
2011 - 2013 - Student at Chetham's School of Music, Manchester (UK)
Experience / Qualifications
I have experienced Solo, Chamber and Orchestral settings at before and at the Royal College of Music (RCM, London) but also have experience in other musical activities (such as Outreach programmes with schools and hospitals). I believe you should explore as much as you can in the musical world in order appreciate every aspect of it.

I have played in the following prestigious concert halls with various orchestras:
Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Bridgewater Hall, Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Britten Theatre, Manoel Theatre (Malta), Opéra Bastille (Paris), Cheltenham Town Hall, Snape Maltings (Aldeburgh)
Orchestras to include are:
Chineke! Orchestra, London Firebird Orchestra, Hornton Chamber Orchestra, University of London Symphony Orchestra, Charivari Agréable Simfonie, Chameleon Arts Baroque Orchestra, Valleta International Baroque Ensemble, Orchestra Vitae, Ensemble OrQuesta, Orion Orchestra and Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra

I mainly teach individually (1-to-1) but have experience teaching in groups.
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
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
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(GMT -05:00)
New York
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My musical journey began when I was just four years old, starting with the piano. Later, at the age of seven, I eagerly embraced the violin, adding its enchanting melodies to my repertoire.

I achieved a professional mid-grade in both piano and violin. Fueled by my love for music, I moved to Rotterdam, Netherlands, to pursue a Bachelor's degree at Codarts University of Arts. Under the guidance of teachers like Natasha Morozova and Hed Yaron Meyerson, I refined my skills and nurtured my artistic vision.

After completing my Bachelor's studies, I continued my musical exploration in Codarts' Master's program. Alongside my classical training, I've always been intrigued by the therapeutic potential of music. In 2023, I earned certification in Music Therapy, expanding my horizons and deepening my connection to the healing power of music.

In collaboration with my colleagues, I am member of the Olga Trio. Our mission is to highlight the works of women composers throughout history. Our debut performance at the IV Concurso Nacional de Interpretación de Obras de Mujeres Compositoras was a proud moment, affirming our commitment to amplifying diverse voices in music.

Beyond classical music, I've always been drawn to exploring different genres and styles. As a member of the Jong Metropole Orchestra in 2023, I relished the opportunity to collaborate with musicians from diverse backgrounds, pushing the boundaries of traditional musical conventions.

In every note I play and every project I undertake, my passion for music shines through. It's a journey of exploration, growth, and discovery, and I'm excited to continue sharing my love for music with the world.

I've been teaching during the last 8 years. I am flexible with the students needs and I embrace fun and creativity in my lessons.
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Music is the best skill and tool for traveling to different times and places! Thus, I would like to invite you on an exquisite adventure.
Oud and Tanbour are two prominent instruments from the family of stringed instruments that give you the ability to perform a type of music (Gahan music) that we know as Modal/ Maqam music to Dast-Gahi music from the past centuries until today.
Our comprehensive approach to this music system, spanning from Central Asia to the Mediterranean, ensures that you will gain a deep understanding of this rich civilization. Through inspiring and amusing lessons, we will cover ear training, reading music scores, techniques, and music theory and history. And, most importantly, you will have the opportunity to develop your playing skills by making music together.

- Oud/Ud
To become a skilled oud player, it is essential to learn one of the oud playing styles. These lessons will focus on the Iranian oud playing style, which boasts a vast repertoire from Maqam music to Dast-Gah music. Alongside ear training and reading music scores, we will excitingly elevate your playing technique, enabling you to perform a variety of pieces from the masters of this music style. While the oud has a long and diverse historical past, our approach will be thoroughly contemporary, ensuring that you can connect with this instrument in a modern and engaging way.


- Tanbour
Playing Tanbour is a journey into the heart of Sufi and mystical thought. This instrument demands a high level of technique, Sonority, and Musicality, allowing you to connect deeply with the music and touch your audience's soul. I will guide you through a contemporary approach to playing Tanbour, including improvisation and composition, through a series of classified pieces and exercises. Get ready to be inspired and to inspire others with the epic power of the Tanbour.

- Music Theory Lessons (cognitive approach in the practice of Persian Music)
Music appreciation is designed to teach students how to understand and describe the contexts and creative processes involved in music composition, recognize what is being heard and what to listen for, and understand sound and melody. What is the time signature? What instruments are being played? What are you feeling while listening to this piece, and why? The term "appreciation" has roots in philosophy, described in this context as the understanding of the value and merit of different styles of music. Our primary focus for this method is a cognitive approach to the practice of Iranian Cultural Civilisation, known as Persian Music.
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As a graduate of both Cello and Piano in the Conservatory in Spain, and a final-year student of Compostion at CODARTS Rotterdam, I can provide very solid an tailor-made explanations and guidance for the discovery, understanding, and practice of musical concepts - theoretical, instrumental, and compositional. I strongly believe that everyone has the capacity to express themselves creatively to the highest degree, whether it be playing already existing pieces, improvising, or composing, and have tested methods for teaching how to read, write, integrate, and play around with musical information in my practice as a teacher in a Music School in Hoogvliet for the past 2 years.

Teaching music and sharing my knowledge and approach to it has been something i've been drawn to all my life. I believe that every student deserves an individual way of explaining and practicing different ideas suitable for their own experience and personality.

I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that I had growing up of being taught by some of the most respected music pedagogues in Spain and am very excited to be able to share with other people, regardless of the scope of their expectations within music.

Please feel free to reach out for any question you might have!
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Guitar is a very versatile instrument, used in many different genres, including classical music. For me, my journey with it started somewhere in my early childhood, primarily with listening to my mum's playing of folk songs. What amazed me is the power that music has to make people come together and communicate. So at 10, I formally started my individual relationship with the instrument, studying classical guitar, which has given me some of the greatest pleasures in this life, and I hope it will be my source of joy until my dying day. Currently, I am studying Makam music at the Global Music Department of Codarts, Rotterdam. Be it classical, Rebetiko, or any other genre, it is this warmth that I would like to convey to my students, and introduce them to a lifelong friend and companion, who is going to take them to the most interesting places.
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