Recorder

My approach to teaching the recorder has been enriched over the years through a decade of serving as an assistant to Frédéric de Roos at the Royal Brussels Conservatoire. This experience has allowed me to develop a keen understanding of the concept of transmission, laying the foundation for the sustained growth of a vibrant community of recorder players.

I have traveled extensively worldwide, exploring traditional music, and my passion extends to alternative methods of transmitting music, particularly oral traditions. My teaching philosophy is deeply influenced by these experiences, emphasizing connections to life, intuition, and creation.

My fascination with sound and dance, along with their therapeutic applications, has driven me to undergo training in sound therapy and various psycho-corporal techniques. This diverse background enriches my classes, offering a comprehensive and refined understanding of the human experience. I place significant emphasis on working with the body, cultivating subtle listening skills, and fostering self-awareness. This integrative approach aims to synchronize various aspects, fostering coherence in performance and artistic choices.

In my life as a musician, my role as a concert performer harmoniously complements my work as a teacher. I find great joy in sharing both facets of a musician's life with students, empowering them to make informed choices about their professional futures.

The recorder class comprises five teachers, each with their unique specializations, all fully dedicated to the world of music. This diverse range of expertise ensures a rich and varied musical experience for students.
Each course is an integral part of the curriculum and will be represented in the various assessments:

Frédéric de Roos et Nathalie Houtman : recorder

Laura Pok : consort, reading and transposition

Tomma Wessel : contemporary music

Katelijne Lanneau : medieval music

We are opening a module dedicated to the Czakan. Two instruments by G. Hulsens will be made available to us so that we can tackle the repertoire of the early 19th century.

We have recently established a flute ensemble at the CRB. This ensemble, consisting of approximately 15 flutists, is unique as it brings together teachers, current students, and former students. We gather weekly to prepare for two concerts annually, including the closing concert at the Blockfluitdagen festival in Mechelen in July.

I've been delighted over the last few years to see that the community of flautists who have graduated from the Royal Conservatoire in Brussels remains very close-knit.
This embodies a noble ideal that I aim to perpetuate. It is a moment for collective endeavor in the pursuit of artistic beauty. From the multitude of seeds sown, a magnificent forest is steadily emerging, firmly establishing the recorder in the realm of contemporary music.