Tom Wolfs has been providing clarinet lessons at the Harmoniecorps Tuindorp music association in Amsterdam North since 2008. Tom is a professional clarinettist (graduated Master Cum Laude from the Conservatory of Amsterdam!) and teaches on Tuesday evenings at the HCT association building. You've probably seen him on TV. At Podium Witteman, Top2000 or the New Year's concert of the Netherlands Wind Ensemble!
Sophie Schreurs has been our second clarinet teacher since 2019. This allows us to place extra students. Sophie obtained her master's degree at the Conservatory of Amsterdam in 2022. She has been employed by the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy since 2021 and has previously played in various top orchestras, such as the Concertgebouworkest and the Netherlands Wind Ensemble. You can take lessons with her on Tuesday afternoon and evening in the rehearsal building of HCT.
Our third clarinet teacher is Ana Prazares, since 2023. Ana obtained her master's degree at the Conservatory of Music in 2021. Amsterdam. She plays with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and the Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra, among others. You can take lessons with her on Tuesday afternoons and evenings in the association building of HCT.
Tom and Sophie teach you everything you need to know to play your instrument properly. Of course you will learn the correct blowing and finger technique by practicing a lot. But you also learn how to select or work a good reed, which mouthpiece to use and how to maintain your instrument. So too much to mention.
Depending on your level, you can quickly get acquainted with playing together with other musicians in the beginners bandor concert band of HCT.
The lessons are for young and old, from beginner to advanced! Everyone can learn to play this beautiful instrument. And can you already play a nice piece? Tom and Sophie still have a lot to teach you!
The lessons with our teachers are intended for you to later play in our orchestra. First in the entry-level orchestra and later, when the right level has been reached, in the concert band. As a student you also become a member of HCT.
That's no problem. As a member of HCT you can borrow an instrument for free! (If in stock)
You want more information about lessons in combination with a membership? Contact us or visit us on a Tuesday night. You are free to enter until 9:15 pm.
