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Deze leraar antwoordt snel. Dit getuigt van een goede dienstverlening naar haar of zijn leerlingen toe.
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Sinds maart 2019
Leraar sinds maart 2019
For musicians and creatives ready to shape their vision ✨
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Van 58 € /h
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Do you feel stuck in your practice or performance?
Do you have the skills but struggle to express your musical voice with clarity and confidence?
Or maybe you’ve been performing for years but want to take your artistry further — deeper, freer, more authentically you.

That’s where I come in.

I work as a musician, coach & creative mentor, helping performers connect the dots between their artistry, mindset, and professional life.

As a violist and saxophonist with experience in solo, chamber, orchestral, classical, jazz, pop, and world music, I understand the many layers of being a musician today. It’s not just about practicing and performing — it’s also about shaping your identity, reaching your audience, and managing the behind-the-scenes work that keeps your career moving.

💡 In our sessions, we can explore whatever part of your musical journey needs support:

* 🎻 Performance & Interpretation – confidence, expression, storytelling through sound
* 🎶 Chamber & Ensemble Skills – communication, listening, blending
* 🌍 Artistic Identity – shaping your unique voice and presence as a musician
* 💡 Mindset & Stage Presence – overcoming self-doubt, nerves, or creative blocks
* 📲 Practical Support – planning projects, creating content for socials, organizing tools, and simple automations to make your musical life run smoother

You don’t have to do this alone.

Whether you’re a student, an emerging artist, or already established, we’ll work with what’s inside you — your instincts, your strengths, your goals. Sessions can be a one-time deep dive or part of a longer creative journey together.

👉 Think of it as having a coach, mentor, and creative ally for both your music and your career.
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  • The Hague, Netherlands
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Online vanuit Nederland
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I am an energetic and positive person who loves making music. My passion is to be on stage playing and sharing music with others. I also enjoy teaching because I love the unique connection music does with human beings; it takes out the best of ourselves and in our hearts!!

I specialized in two instruments: saxophone and viola ( I can teach violin as well). I have 20+ years of teaching experience, I work with adults and children of all ages, from beginners to advanced levels. My extensive teaching experience and performing expertise have given me a vast range of methodologies ideal for adapting my teaching to the needs and pace of individual students. I am familiar with Trinity and ABRSM syllabus since 2011.

I also took additional courses in Basics on arrangements and composition (software MuseScore and Sibelius), Emotional Intelligence in Education and Stress, Management in Education, and Mindfulness. In the lessons, I incorporate the Alexander and Feldenkrais Techniques principles.
Opleiding
M.A. in Performance viola, HKU Conservatory Utrecht, The Netherlands
Professor: M. Zemtsov (Graduated February 2019).

M.A. in Performance classical saxophone, HKU Conservatory Utrecht, The Netherlands
Professor: J. van der Linden (Graduated June 2018).

B.A. in Music viola, Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag, The Netherlands
Professor: R. Ephrat (Graduated May 2012).

B.A. in Music classical saxophone J. Rodrigo Conservatorio Superior de Valencia, (Spain).
Professor: J.A. Ramirez (Graduated September 2007).

B.A. in Music classical viola J. Rodrigo Conservatorio Superior, Valencia, (Spain).
Professor: F. Gaya (Graduated September 2007).
Leservaring
As a freelance saxophonist and violist musician, I am on the extra players lists and play often with the following orchestras:
Residentie Orkest, Metropole Orkest, Sinfonia Rotterdam, Philharmonie ZuidNederland, Noord Nederlands Orkest, Asko|Schönberg ensemble (The Netherlands), Navarra Symphony Orchestra (Spain), among others.

I have performed in several relevant music festivals like the North Sea Jazz Festival (The Netherlands, playing together with Benjamin Hermann and with George Benson), Festival Junger Künstler Bayreuth (Germany), Sommer Oper Bamberg (Germany), Jeunesse Orchestre Atlantic (JOA) (France). And shared stage and record CD with artists such as Robbie Williams, Lalah Hathaway, Di-rect, among others

I have my own classical music, world music, and interdisciplinary chamber music projects
Leeftijd
Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)
Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)
Niveau van de leerling
Beginner
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60 minuten
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(GMT -04:00)
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Have you always wanted to learn the saxophone or take your playing to the next level?
I’m a classically trained saxophonist (and violist) with a passion for teaching and a diverse background that includes world music, music theory, and history.

✨ Why learn with me?

-Lessons tailored to your goals and musical interests
-Supportive, inspiring approach for all ages and levels
-Explore not just technique, but also the rich world of music theory & history

Whether you’re picking up the saxophone for the very first time or refining your artistry, I’ll help you grow as a confident, well-rounded musician — all while keeping the journey enjoyable.

📩 Let’s talk!
Share your musical interests and aspirations, and let’s create a learning path that excites you.

👉 Ready to start? Your musical journey begins here.
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Have you ever dreamed of playing the violin or viola? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your technique, I’m here to guide you on your musical journey.

I’m a classically trained violist (and saxophonist) with a passion for teaching and a diverse background in world music, theory, and history. My lessons are tailored to your goals and interests — making learning both inspiring and enjoyable.

✨ What you’ll get:

-Personalized lessons for all levels and ages
-Guidance in technique, expression, and performance
-Opportunities to deepen your understanding of music theory & history

A supportive and motivating learning environment

🎶 Whether you want to master your instrument, build confidence as a performer, or explore music on a deeper level, I’ll help you grow as a musician in a way that’s meaningful to you.

📩 Get in touch today!
Tell me about your musical interests and what you’d like to achieve — I’d love to help you reach your goals.

👉 Let’s make music together!
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Hello! 👋

My name is Rafael and I’m from Portugal! :)

I would love to help you on this adventure of learning the Portuguese language.
I’m fluent in teaching both bacalhau Portuguese and caipirinha Portuguese (PT & BR). I’m deeply involved with both cultures.

My classes are tailored to meet the needs of my students. I have the experience and skills to offer conversation lessons and/or more structured classes focused on grammar.
Whatever your reason for seeking Portuguese lessons, I’m here to listen and help you in any way I can.

FYI: I’m also a musician, so we can chat a lot about music or even incorporate it into our Portuguese lessons. Have you ever wanted to analyze the lyrics of Bossa Nova or Fado? If you love Brazilian or Portuguese music, we can definitely use it as class material.

I have been teaching at the Una Paloma Blanca language school in Rotterdam since 2020.

Here, I had the chance to really develop my teaching craft, working with many different students, each with their own needs and reasons for learning Portuguese. I had the opportunity to teach both European and Brazilian Portuguese to individual and group classes.

In addition to this work, I also provided private lessons to some students who needed preparation before moving to Brazil or Portugal.

In my classes, we set personal goals, and I help you with all the knowledge and experience I have.

My lessons are balanced with a good amount of conversation practice, grammar and exercises.

So, you want to learn Portuguese, but you’re still not sure if I’m the right person to help?

I would be delighted to do a lesson so we can introduce ourselves and discuss how I can assist you!

Let me show you how I can be a fun and efficient Portuguese tutor! :)

Thank you for your attention, and I hope to see you in class!

Rafael
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Rafael
Hello! 👋

My name is Rafael and I’m from Portugal! :)

I would love to help you on this adventure of learning the Portuguese language.
I’m fluent in teaching both bacalhau Portuguese and caipirinha Portuguese (PT & BR). I’m deeply involved with both cultures.

My classes are tailored to meet the needs of my students. I have the experience and skills to offer conversation lessons and/or more structured classes focused on grammar.
Whatever your reason for seeking Portuguese lessons, I’m here to listen and help you in any way I can.

FYI: I’m also a musician, so we can chat a lot about music or even incorporate it into our Portuguese lessons. Have you ever wanted to analyze the lyrics of Bossa Nova or Fado? If you love Brazilian or Portuguese music, we can definitely use it as class material.

I have been teaching at the Una Paloma Blanca language school in Rotterdam since 2020.

Here, I had the chance to really develop my teaching craft, working with many different students, each with their own needs and reasons for learning Portuguese. I had the opportunity to teach both European and Brazilian Portuguese to individual and group classes.

In addition to this work, I also provided private lessons to some students who needed preparation before moving to Brazil or Portugal.

In my classes, we set personal goals, and I help you with all the knowledge and experience I have.

My lessons are balanced with a good amount of conversation practice, grammar and exercises.

So, you want to learn Portuguese, but you’re still not sure if I’m the right person to help?

I would be delighted to do a lesson so we can introduce ourselves and discuss how I can assist you!

Let me show you how I can be a fun and efficient Portuguese tutor! :)

Thank you for your attention, and I hope to see you in class!

Rafael
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