Hallo allemaal, mijn naam is Nico en ik ben een Indonesische cellist en woon momenteel in Nederland. Als cellist heb ik veel ervaring met optredens en lesgeven. Ik ben hier een aantal jaar geleden naartoe verhuisd en heb mijn bachelor- en masterdiploma behaald. Ik heb ook veel ervaring met optredens en lesgeven aan verschillende leeftijden en alle niveaus. 

Dutch is not my first language however I am trying my best to improve everyday. Lessons can be in dutch but sometimes I would need a bit more time finding certain words : ) As a cellist, I am very active performing as soloist and chamber musician. The genres I perform vary from baroque music, classical music, romantic music and even modern rock music.

In my class, I always try to understand the goals and interests of all students. Knowing this, I can guide them to reach their goals and teach them how they can practice to help them with this. I started the cello quite late, comparing to most cellists, so I understand that it can be difficult for people to find their ways on the instrument. I always try to keep in mind that everyone has a different time regarding certain technical challenges. I aim for an easy going class but still pushing my students just enough so they can always improve with time. 

I love playing the cello because I believe I can communicate my ideas through the instrument, as if it is my own voice. Music making is also very important especially when working with other people. This connection is also something I want to teach to my students throughout their time with me. 

Would you like to express yourself through arguably the best instrument ever? Then this is might be just for you! My name is Nico and I am cellist with years of experience performing and teaching. 

I am a classicaly trained cellist, however I am very open to performing and teaching other genres as well. In my performances, I play things ranging from Vivaldi, Tango Music, World Music and even Nirvana with my tribute band (on the cello of course). With these wide variety of styles I'm experienced in, I can help you find your voice no matter the genre. 

In my lessons, we will create goals on what you want to learn and the steps for it. I will teach you so you can achieve this through practice techniques, instrumental techniques, learning the theory behind the music, be creative and most importantly to have fun! 

We will learn repertoire based on a combination of what you like / want and a selection of pieces that I think will suite you and be beneficial for your practice. In the lessons we will also play together from time to time.

Lessons can be English or Dutch. Mijn Nederlands is niet perfect, maar ik werk er constant aan. Lessen Nederlands zijn mogelijk, maar misschien heb ik soms hulp nodig bij het vinden van woorden :)