Despite having considerable experience, I’m finally starting to really understand what I’m playing. I can say that in ten lessons my bass playing has improved considerably more than in the past couple of years without lessons. Lots of practical exercises and tips and also a thorough theoretical framework that’s been tought very clearly. Besides that, Erwin also has a lot of knowledge of hardware and everything related to making music, which makes each and every lesson very instructive. And on top of it all he’s a very good coach – which makes following the lessons super fun and stimulating to play as much as possible at home.
Leon de Winter, Utrecht
Erwin is a pleasant bass guitar teacher who is able to inspire me every time. Not just with analyzing songs but also with understanding the theory behind the music. In other words: super!
Roel Gerrits, Vleuten
I’ve been taking bass lessons from Erwin for about five months now, and it’s been great! Since I’m a beginner, we’ve been working mostly on the basics of playing the bass, but also on some funk stuff such as Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai and Chic. We have also started working on some music theory.
Erwin knows his instrument very well. He’s also a great teacher, very good at explaining songs, concepts and techniques, and has a lot of patience for his students. He lets you explore your own affinities and work on things you want to learn, but also gives great recommendations on what you should practice to improve your craft. I learned and improved a lot following his guidance.
Uros Kovac, Utrecht
Been having lessons with Erwin for about 9 months now. I have a musical background which gives me a big advantage in learning a new instrument, but still the lessons with Erwin have been of great help. You’ll be able to come a long way by yourself, but at a certain moment you get stuck because you’re just a bit too clumsy and simply can’t see it on your own.
His lessons have given me a lot of insight in the instrument. […in the lessons…] I’m playing songs I like. Erwin always chooses good exercises to help me overcome the tricky parts in those songs. This teacher knows what he talks about and tries to accommodate each student as much as possible. That’s why the lessons stay fun, but also very educational. After each lesson I’m returning home with lots of inspiration!
Rina Vervoort, Utrecht
Erwin coached our amateur band. He had a clear understanding of the possibilities and the limits of us as individuals and as group. He gave us good advice how to perform and enjoy our music better. He delivered what we asked for the budget and within the timeframe that we had anticipated. Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity. I hired Erwin as a band coach, and more than once.
Thomas Roos, Utrecht
Good and fun lessons, relaxed, but with enough room for augment.
Hugo Misset, Utrecht
Thanks to his lessons I’ve started listening differently to music and have discovered music in many genres that I previously left aside.
Eelco Sijtsma, Utrecht
Besides Erwins versatile musical talent I noticed that he’s a real coach, who can really surprise you into new insights. Erwin is clearly driven by his love for music, but he also knows when to let go: this is a very pleasant combination. His creativity and drive are extraordinary.
Erwin was the musical coach of our workshop band in which I played guitar and sang. Because our drummer left during the course Erwin – who’s actually a bass guitar player – jumped in and adequately used the drumsticks, also at the final presentation.
Stefan de Bruyn, Utrecht
For many years Erwin taught me bass guitar. Because of my work and other circumstances, there’s alternating periods in which I can spend more time or less time on having bass guitar lessons. Through the years Erwins lessons for me have been a continuous and stable factor to help me study playing the bass. The lessons are adjusted to what I think is important for me at that moment. When I’m playing in a band there’s room to work on developing my own baselines for our tracks. In other periods were focussing more on technique, theory and musical hearing. What’s very pleasant about his lessons is that Erwin adjusts very easily to what’s important for me, and shapes the lessons so that they fit my goals for this given period. Besides that, he keeps track of progress and continuity. And above all, Erwin is a very pleasurable, enthusiastic and relaxt person.
Margriet Hendriks, Utrecht
