Ivy
Hello, my name is Ivy Lemos and I give music lessons at Muziekschool Kunstinn. I was born in Brazil and took music lessons there. In the Netherlands I studied at the Rotterdam Conservatory, or CoDarts. I have been teaching music with great pleasure since 1998.
Music makes life more fun. I want to teach that to my students during the music lesson. I want to help my students discover their musicality and develop their skills. There is nothing more fun for me than seeing my students enjoy music during class. It makes my day!
I grew up with music. I can't remember a moment in my life without music. Early on I noticed that I had a talent for music. I danced to the rhythm of music with my grandmother, I sang songs with my mother and wrote compositions with my father. Music is very important in mu culture.
I have always been interested in teaching music. When I was a teenager I started teaching as a music teacher. I started a singing group for children between 4 and 12 years old in the area where I lived. I have learned a lot about teaching during this time.
The students imput is most important to the music lessons I give. I want to get to know my students well and find a method that suits them best. I do my best to make the lessons as fun and interesting as possible. As said, I think it is very important that my students enjoy playing music. That is why I make the classroom a safe place where they can express themselves freely. When I teach music to children, I try to get their parents involved in the process. Parents can encourage their children to develop musically. I always approach my students and their parents with great respect. It takes a lot of time and energy to develop yourself musically, but I allow everyone to work at their own pace. My motto is: "Everything is difficult until it is easy."
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Jose
Hello, my name is José Santibañez and I teach music at Muziekschool Kunstinn. I took music lessons in my native Chile. In the Netherlands I studied at the Amsterdam Conservatory where I obtained my Master's degree in Jazz Music. I have been teaching music for several years with great pleasure.
I am an all-round musician who wants to let his students enjoy their own playing. I make the classroom a safe place where students can express themselves freely.
In addition to singing lessons, I also give guitar and piano lessons. So if you also want to take lessons for one of these other instruments, that is possible. It's great fun to be able to play multiple instruments and you also get better at playing together with others.
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Celia
Hi! I'm Celia Serrano, a versatile saxophonist, pianist, and singer from Spain, now living in the Netherlands. My musical journey spans various genres, such as classical, Latin, jazz, free improvisation, and experimental music. I love mixing these styles to create my own unique sound.
I have performed at well-known festivals and venues like TivoliVredenburg, De Doelen, Classic Vs. Pop Festival 2023, Amsterdam Roots Festival 2022, and Sounds of Music Festival 2021.
You can take piano and singing lessons with me. Want to write your own songs? I'd be happy to help! No matter what genre you like—pop, rock, jazz, or classical—everything is possible. My lessons are completely tailored to your musical taste and learning style, with the goal of making your musical dreams come true.
Looking forward to meeting you!
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Martin
My name is Martin Hafizi and I teach music at Muziekschool Kunstinn. I've been playing the drums for 22 years and I've gained a lot of stage experience and won a lot of competitions. Besides the drums, I am also a percussion player and composer.
After my bachelor's degree in Jazz drums (2012-2016) I continued my studies for a master's degree in Pop drums (2016-2018) at Codarts University of the Arts, Rotterdam. In recent years I have had the honor and privilege of being coached by some of the top drummers in the Netherlands - Hans van Oosterhout, Joost Patocka, Hans Eijkenaar and Martijn Vink.
"Have fun while making progress." This combination is what I always look forward to in my drum lessons. Depending on your preferences, I will set personal short and long-term goals for you. Each lesson offers variation and challenge and we look at what you are looking for and need to be able to drum better and more smoothly. Of course we all have weaknesses and strengths, but I will focus on getting the best out of you and your talent. At the same time, I will make sure that you leave every lesson inspired and with a smile!
We're going to play a lot of songs and learn different genres so that means you're going to discover new music. We will also work with staff notation and be creative.
The progress my students make always gives me a lot of motivation and I believe that every small step is very important!
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David
My name is David Gonzalez Arnesto and I teach music at Kunstinn Music School. I'm a drummer and multi-instrumentalist from Madrid, Spain. My favorite styles are Flamenco, Cuban, Brazilian, Latin Jazz and Rock.
I studied a Bachelor Degree in Latin drums at the Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam, the drums 8th grade at Rockschool (UK) and at the music school Maestro Joaquín Rodrigo in Madrid.
My biggest influences on the drums are Dafnis Prieto, Horacio Hernandez, Edu Ribeiro, and on the cajón Paquito González, Israel Suárez and Manu Masaedo.
In the Netherlands I have performed at places like the North Sea Jazz Festival, Het Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Tivoli (Utrecht), Jazzcafe Dizzy and more. I play in the bands Trico (world music), Karisma (Flamenco, jazz), Lo Poloko (Cumbia, rock, ska) and Blind Surfer (Indie Rock).
Before moving to the Netherlands, I played in the Jackson Tribute and toured throughout Spain and England; with the legendary Juan Jimenez (of Pekenikes) and Mika Selander; with Diego Cruz as part of his band in his Spanish tours, and also recorded the new album Somos in 2016.
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Anoushka
Hello! My name is Anoushka Marien and I teach music at Kunstinn Music School. I am 21 years old and come from Spain, I am half Spanish and half Dutch. When I was 17, I came to the Netherlands cheaply to study music at the Havo/Vwo of Codarts, the Rotterdam conservatory. When I was 19, I was accepted for the Latin piano bachelor's degree at Codarts, where I still study today.
I started playing classical piano at the age of 7 and at the age of 15 I switched to Jazz and Brazilian music. My parents are both musicians, and I have since accepted Jazz and Brazilian music, which makes that music feel familiar and at home to me. I have been passionate about music from an early age, and I really want to convey that to others, so it is very important to me that the songs my students play, they also like.
Depending on the level of the students, I choose a particular method that works best for her/him. Normally I use a book, which we normally work from, and we also work on songs that they would like to learn. I think it is very important that they first play by ear, and then they learn to read sheet music, so that they have a deep connection with the piano. I also give singing lessons, which we often combine with accompanying yourself on the piano. This gives you a better insight into the relationship between the melody and the harmony of both instruments.
I really enjoy seeing the students discover their own talents and my goal is to strengthen them. My goal is also to give my students more passion and enthusiasm for music after each lesson, and that they feel that they have learned something that is important to them.
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Thijs
Hey, my name is Thijs and I teach music at Muziekschool Kunstinn. When i was ten years old i found out that there was an old Spanish guitar in my parents' wardrobe. Since that time I'm obsessed with playing guitar.
I now play in two bands, a cover band and one with my own work, and I teach music. I like to play blues, rock, funk, and pop, but I try to encourage my students to play music that they like. As a student of mine you have the opportunity to learn to play your favorite songs during class. Because not everyone is the same, I make a separate lesson plan for each student.
For as long as I can remember I have enjoyed teaching people new things. The progress they make gives me a lot of motivation as a teacher. The nice thing about music is that you never finish learning. For example, if you've finally got the hang of a riff and hear how much better it sounds than when you started, then you are definitely eager to learn more.
Besides the guitar I also play drums, bass and piano. So if you also want to take lessons for one of these other instruments, that is possible. It is great fun to be able to play multiple instruments and you also get better at playing together with others.
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Baris
I’m Baris Ofluoğlu, and I teach music at Muziekschool Kunstinn. I’m originally from Ankara, Turkey, and my life revolves around music. I play the double bass in various projects across the Netherlands and Europe, mainly in jazz and world music. I also play electric bass, guitar, piano, and the oud, a traditional Turkish string instrument.
In 2022, I graduated from Codarts, the conservatory in Rotterdam, with a degree in Jazz Performance. Besides performing, I also compose music for films and video games.
Music means everything to me. Although I once studied law, I quickly realized that my heart belongs to music. This passion is something I love to share with my students.
In my lessons, it's all about exploring, having fun, and truly feeling what music can do for you. It’s important to me that kids enjoy what they play so they can experience the joy of creating music.
Does it sound like fun for your child to learn music in an inspiring and enjoyable way? Then let them take lessons with me!
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