Let's begin (or continue) your musical journey! perhaps this is the first time you are trying the violin/viola....or perhaps you are picking it back up after many years...maybe there is something or somewhere specific you would like to be able to play or your goal is to simply explore your musicianship to enjoy playing more. If you would like to come for any of the above, my goal is to create a path with you (or your child) that reflects and discovers your own musical approach in order to help you build and achieve your musical goals. I offer 30 minute lessons - these tend to be for beginners, as we build up technique, stamina, music reading and exploring the instrument. These can be offered in combination with 30 minutes of Musicianship, in which we build skills that develop musical hearing, rhythm and other fundamental music skills through games, exercises and composition, catering to each students needs. If you are interested in sharing a lesson at a beginner level, this can be a fun way and motivating way for children to learn, however this would be reviewed regularly to make sure each students goals are met. I would recommend 60 minute lessons from intermediate players/adults, due to complexity of pieces and exercises. Goals of the Instrument classes range from: Making music from day 1 Learning the technical craft of playing an instrument through exercises, studies and pieces Setting achievable goals technically and musically Creating a unique learning journey that celebrates each student Developing 'inner ear' and musical skills both off and on the instrument Regularly reviewing ways to keep motivation and development growing outside of lessons Performing opportunities both solo and in groups (if desired by the student) and ....most importantly having fun while we do it! About me...I have worked as a music educator and instrumental tutor in schools, academies and private settings for 12 years in England, whilst being a freelance professional player and conductor in orchestra, chamber music, musicals and community music setting. My instrumental tuition and approach has been influenced by different schools of classical musicianship such as Suzuki and Kodaly, but in growing as a musician myself I also enjoy and encourage improvisation and exploration- inspired by today's educators such as educator Christian Howes. My aim is to help you discover, strengthen and be proud of your musical skills in order to prepare you to play the music you dream of playing. Lessons available in English and Dutch. I look forward to meeting you - if you have any questions do get in touch!