Horn lessons in The Hague
The horn is a brass wind instrument. It consists of a long tube that is completely coiled up, which is just as well, because when fully uncoiled it is almost 4 metres long! The horn is played in symphony orchestras, harmony orchestras and brass bands. But it can also often be found in smaller chamber music ensembles. Many composers have been inspired by the beautiful, warm sound of the horn. The tonal possibilities of the horn are very diverse. It sounds wonderful together with string instruments, but also very beautiful with woodwind instruments and other brass instruments. It is no coincidence that the composer Robert Schumann called the horn “the soul of the orchestra”!
Jana Suilen (1984) began playing the horn at the age of ten. She studied with Herman Jeurissen at the conservatories of Tilburg and The Hague, where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees respectively.
After her studies in the Netherlands, Jana studied for another year and a half in Germany at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hanover with Professor Markus Maskuniity. She completed this course with excellent results in early 2011. For her studies abroad, she received a scholarship from the Engbertha Loman Fund and the Young Talent Fund, two cultural funds named after the Prince Bernhard Cultural Fund.
In addition to her studies, Jana took various masterclasses with Peter Damm, Jacob Slagter, Radovan Vlatkovich, Frøydis Ree Wekre and Jasper de Waal, among others. Jana regularly substituted in various orchestras, including the Residentie Orkest, the Orkest van het Oosten, the Gelders Orkest and the Brabants Orkest. She also played several times with the National Youth Orchestra (NJO).
Jana is also active in the field of chamber music. She has played in various wind quintets, as well as in all kinds of other conceivable combinations, with strings, wind instruments, vocals and piano. She is currently a member of the newly formed J.O.N.G.ensemble.
The lessons are given in The Hague.
[X]The lesson time can be agreed upon by mutual agreement.
[X]The horn lessons are for both beginners and advanced students. Everyone is welcome to learn to play the horn, take it up again or develop their skills further. You can start playing the horn at a young age; there are even special children’s horns on the market. However, it is advisable to wait until your front teeth have been replaced before starting horn lessons. You can also start learning to play the horn at a later age.
[X]Since playing the horn usually involves playing with others, there will also be a strong focus on ensemble playing. Learning to play the horn in a relaxed and enjoyable way is central to the course.
[X]Because everyone develops at their own pace, lessons are tailored to each individual.
Beginners learn to play the horn in a playful manner, step by step.
Music from many different styles is played. This is enjoyable and varied, and it stimulates musicality.
Advanced students can work on expanding their repertoire and deepening their technical skills and musicality.