Cello lessons in The Hague
The cello is a wonderful instrument, both to play and to listen to. It is very versatile: it can be played solo, in ensembles and orchestras, but you can also play the cello in a rock band. Many people choose the cello because they are attracted to its warm sound.
Jan Willem Troost graduated from the Fontys Conservatory in Tilburg in 2006, where he studied with Paul Uyterlinde. Prior to that, he studied at conservatories in Utrecht and Zwolle with Jeroen den Herder and Ran Varon. He was also a student of Eduard van Regteren-Altena, Maria Hol and Jaap Kruithof. During his studies, he took masterclasses with Marcio Carneiro, Vladimir Perlin and Gabor Takács-Nagy. With Ensemble Modelo62, he was invited to the Internationale Ferienkurse für Neue Musik 2010 in Darmstadt, Germany, where he was coached by Bill Forman and Lucas Fels, cellist with the Arditti Quartet.
Jan Willem is active in the new music ensemble Modelo62 and also performs regularly as a soloist with works by young composers. He is a cellist in the Caetani Quartet and plays with various orchestras.
Together with dancer/choreographer Samir Calixto, he created Beating Hollow, a duet for dancer and cellist (in collaboration with Korzo Productions). With this performance, they reached the finals of the Jur Naessens Music Prize 2009 at the BIMhuis in Amsterdam. He organised the Club Brooomm! festival at the Korzo Theatre in The Hague, featuring musicians and dancers from various disciplines. Jan Willem was one of the live musicians in the performance íSA by dance group T.R.A.S.H. In addition to his experience in the experimental rock band Can_of_be, he has devoted himself to Argentine tango in the Gerard van Duinen Tango Trio and Orquesta Amago.
Jan Willem Troost is a member of the Royal Dutch Musicians’ Association (K.N.T.V.).
[X]The lessons are held at Toermalijn Primary School, Beeklaan 184 in The Hague.
[X]You can choose between one hour or 45 minutes of lessons per week. For children, half an hour per week is also possible. Adults can opt to come every two weeks if they wish.
[X]Classes are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Exact times to be agreed upon.
[X]Anyone can learn to play the cello. Enthusiasm and dedication are the most important ingredients for quickly getting to grips with the cello. If you have been playing the cello for some time, we can get straight to work on further developing your technique and musicality in your favourite musical style. If you have never touched a cello before, you can opt for the orientation course: in three short lessons, you will get an idea of whether the cello is the right instrument for you. You can take this course without having to rent an instrument straight away.
[X]De lessen worden individueel gegeven, zodat er alle aandacht is voor jouw eigen ontwikkeling.
[X]First, we will explore your aspirations with the cello. Are you drawn to classical pieces such as the Bach Suites, or are the members of Apocalyptica your heroes? This will determine the material we will use. You can take lessons in classical, pop/rock and tango. Whichever style you choose, the lessons focus on technique and a healthy playing posture in a fun and challenging way. This allows you to get the most out of your instrument with minimal physical effort. The lessons regularly include improvisation, so you learn to make music that appeals to the imagination. You develop at your own pace, so with plenty of practice, you will have the most fun playing.
Every year, a festive student concert is organised at the teacher’s home.
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