Solfège lessons in Nijmegen
If you want to make music, you need to have a good musical ear. If you cannot first imagine the sound, you cannot really sing or play an instrument. That is why in many other countries, ear training is always the first step. In the Netherlands, this is not customary. In the lessons at Sweelinck Music Education, as far as the lesson time allows, some attention is paid to ear training. But that is not enough. That is why lessons specifically focused on ear training are very good for improving your playing or singing. People often have a good ear, but all its qualities still need to be fully developed. By linking this training to music theory, people become aware of what they hear and learn to read music with insight.
Alfred Snel studied at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. His main subjects were piano and orchestral conducting. His piano teachers were Léon Orthel, Jan de Man and the French pianist Janine Dacosta. After completing his studies, he devoted himself to accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists. He began teaching while still a student, and it soon became clear that this was his true calling. He has now been teaching for more than 25 years, and every day he manages to convey his enthusiasm for music to his students with enormous freshness.
He is registered in the Toonkunstenaars Register (ITR) and a member of the European Teachers Association (EPTA)
[X]All lessons are held at St. Annastraat 436 in Nijmegen.
[X]Lessons last 60 minutes. They can be weekly, fortnightly or at other intervals. The duration, frequency and lesson times are always arranged in consultation.
The lessons consistently link the acquisition of general music theory knowledge with its application in hearing tests. In addition, attention is paid to sight singing. It is precisely because of the many aspects of this type of lesson that a lesson duration of 60 minutes is essential.
[X]Lessons will never start before 9:00 AM and will not end later than 10:00 PM from Monday to Thursday. On Friday, lessons are only given from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
[X]Solfège and general music theory are important for every musician, regardless of age. It does not matter whether someone plays an instrument or sings.
Good auditory development will enable a better sound representation of the music to be played or sung while playing or singing. Music-making will reach a higher level.
Solfège and general music theory may be important in preparing for the entrance examination to the conservatory. For more information on this subject, go to ‘Conservatory’ in the main menu.
[X]All lessons are individual.
[X]During the introductory meeting, the student’s level will first be assessed. This will enable the teacher to adopt a more effective approach than if this information were not available. The student’s objectives for the lessons will then be discussed.
General music theory will always be the starting point. This will then be applied in hearing tests. Singing from sheet music will be an important part of the lessons, as will clapping a written rhythm. Writing melodic or rhythmic dictation will also be practised.
The solfège and general music theory lessons can be used to prepare for the entrance examination at the conservatory. For more information on this subject, go to ‘Conservatory’ in the main menu.
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