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Goodnight Saigon by Sebastian & Neshville
Let me introduce you to my student Sebastian, (who just turned 18), even though it’s not the first time that he and I have recorded a song together. Sebastian has been with me ever since he was 10 years old. At the time of this video (early summer 2019), he[…]
Lost Boy/Ruth B. by Riley & Neshville
A little while ago, my guitar student Riley (13 years old) came up with the song Lost Boy by singer-songwriter Ruth B. As usual she wanted to learn it in order to accompany her vocals. As some might already know, besides teaching students one on one, I also develop online[…]
New Guitar Student Video – Hallelujah by Riley
I could write down an elaborate intro for this video, but instead I will let it speak for itself. In short, this is my student Riley, 12 years old, who had recently learned how to play Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen (she was of course more familiar with Alexandra Burke’s version[…]
New Guitar Student Video – Jolene by Riley
‘All I got is a red guitar, three chords and the truth’. – Bob Dylan I’ve used this line before and I’m doing it again, since I really love it. It is just so true. My student, Riley, is another great example of why I feel that way. When starting to[…]
New Guitar Student Video – Berend Botje By Laura
As a teacher I strongly connect with my students. They are all different and I care deeply for them. Guiding them on this journey of music is simply as rewarding as can be and I’m honored that they put their trust in me. I’ve always been a strong believer of[…]
New Piano Student Video – Scarborough Fair by Marion
I strongly believe that with the right instruction, correct practice, perseverance and a real desire, which is the fuel to succes, anyone is able to learn an instrument at any age. So for that, I’m very proud and impressed by my student Marion, 68 years young. She indeed shows that one[…]
New Piano Student Video – Angels/Robbie Williams by Sebastian
A common thing among many musicians is that they can play bits and pieces of a lot of songs, but the ability to play them from beginning to end is often lacking. So, what I very much like about my piano student Sebastian, 14 years old, is that he always works on[…]
Testimonial by Master Teacher and Guitar Virtuoso, Neil Hogan (Totally Guitars)
New Drum Student Video – Nothing Else Matters by Mattias
Playing the drums is just so much fun! This is Mattias, 13 years old. He’s very capable of playing free form, but has also learned how to read music for drums. This is him performing Nothing Else Matters by Metallica which he plays, while reading, exactly like Lars Ulrich does[…]