Clarinet lessons in The Hague

The clarinet is one of the most widely played wind instruments. It is a highly versatile instrument. It can play a leading role in a classical symphony orchestra, but also in a jazz band. Many composers have given the clarinet an important part in pieces for small ensembles or works for clarinet with piano accompaniment. The clarinet can create a wide range of atmospheres, from warm low tones to bright, clear high notes.

About the teacher ▶

Jasper Grijpink studied with Jan van den Eijnden, Nido Roovers and Bas de Jong. Since 2006, he has been studying at the Royal Conservatoire (KC) with Ab Vos and Pierre Woudenberg. He studied historical instruments with Eric Hoeprich. To further deepen his playing, he took masterclasses with Martin Fröst, Michael Collins and Béla Kovács.

Jasper plays in the Longinus Quintet. He has been a member of the Netherlands Student Orchestra (2009) and the National Youth Orchestra (summer 2009, winter 2010). Jasper has been a substitute player with, among others, The Amman Symphony Orchestra (Jordan), the Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra, the Residentie Orchestra and the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. As a soloist, he has performed with various orchestras in clarinet concertos by Krommer, Mozart, Stamitz, Finzi, Adams and others. With the Haagse Instrumentalisten chamber orchestra, Jasper Grijpink has performed Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto for clarinet, string orchestra, harp and piano..

While studying Political Science in Leiden (BA, 2008), he played in the orchestra of LSKO Collegium Musicum, where he was also an active board member in 2006. Since 2009, Jasper has been active on the boards of Het Nieuwe Mannheim Orkest and the Nieuw Haags Ensemble.

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Lesson location ▶

All lessons are held in The Hague.

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Lesson duration and frequency ▶

Preferably, lessons are 60 minutes long, but lessons of 45 or 30 minutes are also possible in some cases.

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Lesson times ▶

The exact day, time and location of the lesson will be determined in consultation.

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Rates ▶

All information is sent by email upon request.

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For whom ▶

Every student has their own learning pace. That is why lessons are preferably given individually. In addition, playing together is fun and educational. Ensemble playing is highly recommended and can be offered as part of the lessons. Playing together with piano is also highly recommended.

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Individual or group lessons ▶

Clarinet lessons are most effective in individual settings. After a few years, group or duo lessons can be introduced, for example, once a month, to promote good intonation.

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Structure and/or content of the lessons ▶

First, it is necessary to determine what the student aspires to achieve in the field of music. Jazz? Classical? Does the student already have musical experience? The answers to these questions largely determine the path to be chosen. Regardless of the answers, it is important to have a solid foundation. Mastering the “technical” aspects of the instrument is therefore the first challenge. After that, the possibilities are endless!

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