Fluitist
- Gouvernement award flute: 1980,academie Schaarbeek ( klas Roland Vandenberghe).
- First prize flute: conservatory Brussels ( class P.Vanwolleghem).
- First prize chamber music (Antwerpen).
- Private pupil of Erik Dequeker /Susan Milan.
- Masterclasses: Trevor Wye, Geoffrey Gilbert, Susan Milan.
- Orchestral experience: :Beethoven Academy/ Antwerp Philharmonic /La Monnaie Brussels
- Flute Teacher: Music academy Zoltan Kodaly Wijnegem. 1985-2005.
- Flutist active in various combinations, styles and occasions.
Workshop Leader
- Teacher Body Mapping for Musicians 2011.
- Franklin Method movement educator 2014.
- Workshops breathing, posture, movement
- Workshops Tension reduction, Self-regulation
References:
Karel De Grote hogeschool, Thomas Moore, Pilates studio Zuid Eindhoven, Pilates works Antwerpen, Universiteitsorkest Antwerpen, Artez Conservatorium Nl, OVSG, JSR Micro, Centered riding,
Flute festival Adams, Bassoon festival Adams, Koor en Stem, Suzuki Flute festival, Carrilon school Mechelen, EVTA, Music academies Ekeren, Wilrijk, Wijnegem, Mortsel, Overijse, Asse, Diest, Eeklo, Neerpelt, Dilbeek, Essen,Beveren, Lummen, Brussel Hoofdstedelijk, Londerzeel, Boom, Ieper, Diksmuide, Roeselare, Geel, Turnhout, Hasselt, Genk, Brugge, Mechelen, Leuven, Kortrijk, Oostende and many others.
My Story
In addition to my activity as a musician-flutist, I offer workshops on Practical Body Awareness for musicians.
For companies, I offer workshops on Self-care (staying fit at your desk) and Breathing (stress regulation).
These workshops stem from my search for insights and solutions to address overuse complaints and hyperventilation, about 30 years ago.
I pursued multi-year training programs to become a Body Mapping teacher for Musicians and a Level 3 Franklin Method Movement
Educator.
In 2002 and 2004, I experienced a collapsed lung and underwent surgery, triggered by a classic breathing exercise.
This prompted me to delve into various aspects of breathing: functional anatomy, physiology, its impact on the psyche, analysis
of breathing techniques for wind instrumentalists, heart coherence, and more. These brought everything together: movement, posture,
breathing, and psyche.
I developed workshops on these topics for various target groups and at different levels.
During a Breathing Workshop for wind instrumentalists for instance , we will examine the anatomical reality behind breathing techniques in relation to music performance.
In a workshop for companies, the emphasis is placed on Stress Reduction and Self-regulation techniques through breathing. Here we look at breathing physiology and its effect on inner state.
Engaging, original, and surprising exercises and information from various disciplines are covered.
The effects are directly measurable, offering healing, and transformative benefits for both the group and the individual.
THESE WORKSHOPS ARE A GIFT FOR YOURSELF, YOUR COLLEAGUES, YOUR STUDENTS, YOUR STAFF!