Zangles Utrecht bij Frédérique | School of Music - Werner Helmichstraat 54

Introduction

As a child I already loved music, and singing in particular. When I was 14 I joined the school choir, and I was allowed to sing a solo now and then, I loved that! When I was 15 I started taking singing lessons with Marjanne Kweksilber. I learned the classical technique from her, but I also sometimes sang jazz or pop songs at school performances. After one of these performances I decided that I wanted to really go for singing and I wanted to become a professional singer. And so I did! I went to study voice at the conservatory. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in classical singing at the Rotterdam Conservatory (Codarts) in 2005 and my master’s degree in Vocal Performance at the Royal Academy of Music in London (UK) in 2010. After completing my bachelor’s degree, I immediately started working at a music school, and I never stopped teaching after that. I was building a career as a performer, but next to this I have always found it fantastic to keep helping others discover and experience their voice and all its possibilities. Shortly after my return to the Netherlands, I got a very nice opportunity: in 2011/2012 I was associated with the TV program De tiende van Tijl as a singing coach. Because of my classical background, I was asked to coach well-known Dutch artists for this program in performing a classical song or opera aria on the show. I coached Karin Bloemen, Ellen ten Damme, Jamai, Sara Kroos, Paul de Leeuw and Lieke van Lexmond, among others. This has led to a wonderful and valuable exchange between Karin Bloemen and me.

So I had a classical education, but later I also delved into other styles, such as pop, jazz and musical. Because there is a great demand for singing lessons in styles other than classical, I have followed additional training courses with Cordula Klein Goldewijk in the field of Complete Vocal Technique (CVT). In 2017 I followed the Basic CVT Singing course and the Tools for Teachers – Pedagogy & Singing Technique course with her.

When teaching, I adapt to the individual needs of each student. Everyone is different and therefore requires their own approach. First and foremost, I want my students to enjoy singing! We achieve this together by developing a healthy technique, a solid stage presence and thereby building self-confidence. Often you are capable of a lot more than you think! I have had a classical education, so that is my specialty, but I can also help you to learn to sing in other styles, such as pop and musical. Level or age doesn’t matter to me. I teach total beginners, but also guide singers who are preparing for auditions or entrance exams for conservatoire or music college.