Pianolessons

Technical and musical deepening

In addition to my career as a concert pianist, performing across Europe, I have been dedicated to teaching piano for over twenty years. I hold a Teaching Diploma and a Master of Music degree from the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, and I further specialized in Lied accompaniment during a year of advanced study at the Conservatory of Brussels.

My teaching is particularly well-suited to students with a strong intrinsic motivation to deepen their musical development. Lessons are held on Mondays and Thursdays, on a beautifully maintained, top-quality Bechstein grand piano.

For more information or to schedule an introductory meeting, please feel free to reach out via the contact page.

Coaching for singers

Deepening Interpretation and Musical Text Experience

Alongside my career as a concert pianist, my true passion lies in song accompaniment. During my master’s studies at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, I specialized in song accompaniment under the guidance of Han-Louis Meijer. This was followed by a year of intensive masterclasses in song interpretation in Brussels. I had the privilege to learn from distinguished artists such as Christa Ludwig, Nathalie Stutzmann, Christian Gerhaher, and Julius Drake.

Throughout my professional journey, I have collaborated with exceptional singers including Quirijn de Lang, Renate Arends, and Carina Vinke, performing on renowned stages such as Carré, the Concertgebouw, and De Doelen. Beyond performance, I have accompanied countless singing lessons both privately and at the conservatory, and have developed a dedicated practice in coaching singers.

I offer personalized guidance and coaching tailored to singers seeking to deepen their interpretative skills, phrasing, and connection to the text. Areas of focus include:

  • Interpretation of text through music
  • Musical phrasing and breath control
  • Repertoire coaching for concerts, examinations, and auditions
  • Exploration of song, oratorio, and contemporary repertoire

If you are interested in collaboration or want to learn more about the possibilities, please feel free to get in touch.