'Stay curious and open to new input. The things you happen to pick up during your studies may unexpectedly become part of your profession later on.'
About the teacher
After graduating from the ArtEZ Academy of Pop Music in Enschede myself, I started working as a teacher at ArtEZ.
I work as a (session) keyboardist and bandleader in the pop and theatre scenes. My focus is on providing live accompaniment for artists: I play keyboards, prepare productions musically, create arrangements and lead bands during rehearsals and performances.
I do this in various line-ups, including with my own backing band.
As a session keyboardist, I have played with artists including Douwe Bob, Nielson, Paul de Leeuw, Tino Martin, ZO! Gospel Choir, Patricia van Haastrecht, André Hazes and the M&M Band.