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Private lessons Piano playing/Music Composition/Music Theory

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Nice to meet you :D

My name is Melvin, and I'm a pianist/composer and music theorist who loves to guide people with a passion for music! In my lessons, I teach three different subjects in which I specialize and perhaps can help you improve your skills as a musician.

Have you always wanted to write your own music, but don't know how to get started? Then together we'll push your creative boundaries and help you develop your own musical masterpieces. Whether you're a budding composer taking your first steps or an experienced musician looking for new inspiration, I'm here to guide and inspire you on your unique composition journey.

Need some theory because you don't understand certain elements of music? No worries! Step by step, we'll explore the fundamentals of music theory together, delving into notes, chords, rhythm, and structure. You'll discover how all these elements work together to create masterpieces, or to better understand scores as a musician.

If you want to play the piano intuitively, without even thinking about it, then piano improvisation is the study for you! Together, we'll break through the boundaries of traditional sheet music and teach you to let your inner musicality flow. Whether you're a beginning pianist longing to improvise simple melodies or an experienced player looking to explore new expressive paths, I'll inspire and encourage you to broaden your musical horizons.

I'm looking forward to meeting you :D

Melvin

Extra information

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Students taking composition/music theory may bring their own laptop and scores.

Location

At teacher's location: Schilde, België
Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Antwerp, Belgium

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
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Student level:
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Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:Dutch, English

About Me

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My name is Melvin and I am an enthusiastic musician who plays the piano, composes and teaches in the DKO (Part-time Art Education) as an accompaniment practice teacher (piano).
I also give concerts as a freelance musician/pianist/composer.

I studied at the Ghent Conservatory, earning both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music composition. I also spent six months studying composition in Aarhus, Denmark, during my Master's year as a composition student. Finally, I earned a Master's degree in Education/Pedagogy in music.

After that I also taught in various academies in Flanders, such as the Academy of Roeselare, Menen, Wuustwezel, Tielt, Herentals, Schilde etc. and completed internships in the academies of Aalst, Kortrijk, Deinze, Schilde, Tielt, Wuustwezel as a music teacher.

Finally, I'm an experienced martial arts practitioner in full contact (kung fu, kickboxing, and Thai boxing) at an amateur competitive level. I sometimes apply the philosophy I learned in my martial arts to my music practice, to further deepen my own or others' musical practice.

Education

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-Bachelor's degree in Music Composition, studied at KASK Conservatory in Ghent.
-Master's degree in Music Composition, studied at KASK Conservatory in Ghent.
-Educational Master's degree in music, studied at KASK Conservatory in Ghent.
-Exchange student at Det Jyske mussikconservatorium (6 months.)

Experience / Qualifications

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In my experience, I've had the opportunity to write for various projects and musical groups, allowing me to connect with unique people and moments.
-Received and completed Bachelor's degree with Knight Dirk Brossé
-6 months of Master composition lessons with Julianna Hodkinson
-Masterclass experience with Eric Whittacre
-Masterclass experience with Christopher Trapani
-Music written for Maat Saxophone Quartet
-Music written for Stage Soundmine
-Music written for Panorama Festival (Denmark) for Aarhus Chamber Orchestras
-Music written for the Legend Of Lion Dance Permeke event
-Event organized and music written for Composers Evening Lille Sal
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Reviews (6)

Top teacher, highly motivated
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I took my first composition lesson with Melvin and was immediately very enthusiastic. Melvin is clearly passionate about his profession and conveys this in a clear way. He lets you actively participate and come to certain insights yourself. In the first lesson we already worked out some motifs, which I could continue working on at home. I also received other useful tips, such as for purchasing certain reference works!
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Very friendly welcome by Melvin. Definitely recommended for children and beginners. The lessons are given in a fun and playful way. Melvin clearly has a lot of experience and passion. It's great to see how he can pass that on. We are already super excited!
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Perfect!Melvin is an excellent teacher! He is very sweet and friendly but also professional and knowledgeable, you feel that you are in really good hands! He is very patient with all the mistakes and He makes you learn more about piano but also about yourself from them in a fun and funny way. I am really happy with my choice!
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Our 10 year old daughter just had her first lesson with Melvin and she was very enthusiastic and said: "It went very smoothly, and Melvin explained everything very well (from long to short notes, and how to place my hands and fingers), and I have already played with both hands. I have learned several songs. Melvin is very sweet and patient, and he is happy to explain everything to me. I am looking forward to next week!"
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