EDUCATION & TEACHING
"Sharing music in any form is where my heart lies. This involves writing and performing with others as well as sharing its “secrets” by teaching and guiding interested students. Music is all about sharing and when playing or working on music you are constantly showing each-other new ways of creating and experiencing sound. Teaching is as important to me as performing or creating music, and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to spend such a large portion of my waking hours on all three of these musically creative and interactive activities."
Sietske started gaining experience as a teacher early on during her professional studies. While she was in her third year at the Conservatory of Utrecht (in 2007), well respected for it's excellent educational program, she began teaching regularly at a local music school. This further inspired her to start developing her own syllabus and actively teaching private lessons as well. The dynamic of giving different forms of group lessons was added to Sietske's active teaching experiences while she completed her BMUS and MMUS at the Conservatory of Amsterdam.
Sietske's teaching philosophy focuses on helping students bring their entire mind and body into the process of singing and performing. Inspired by her mother's work with the Feldenkrais Method and years of dance classes covering a broad variety of styles, Sietske has merged the physicality of performing with audible and also mental expression. She believes that artistic flexibility comes from a proper technical foundation and healthy habits to effectively prepare students for more straining techniques without risk of injury. Trained in a variety of musical styles including theatrical aspects especially suited for performing on stage. Ranging from classical music to pop as well as traditional and modern jazz, Sietske commands a diverse and flexible teaching repertoire.
If you are interested in taking lessons, please click on and fill out the Lesson Information Form below. This allows for an initial review so that Sietske can best understand the level you are at and the type of lessons you are interested in. She will then contact you to make an appointment for a trial-lesson. If you have any questions feel free to add them to the form at the bottom or fill out the quick form below.
+ Education Overview
CONSERVATORY OF AMSTERDAM (2010-2012)
Degree: Master of Music (MMUS)
Principal Study: Vocal Performance Jazz
Specialisation: Theatre Performance & Contemporary Song Composition
CONSERVATORY OF AMSTERDAM (2008-2010)
Degree: Bachelor of Music (BMUS) (3rd & 4th year)
Principal Study: Performance and Education Vocal Jazz
HOGESCHOOL VOOR DE KUNSTEN UTRECHT (2005-2008)
Degree: Propedeuse (+ 2nd & 3rd year)
Principal Study: Performance and Education Vocal Jazz
+ Teaching experience Overview
NEW WEST VOICES (Vocal ensemble, Amsterdam)
Dates: Sept 2021 - present
Position: Founder, Organiser, Choir Conductor
Responsibilities: Organisation for and leading of the group
Functional Accompaniment, Conducting (and arranging for) a mixed choir (12p)
KUNST EDUCATIE CENTRUM (Music School, Culemborg)
Dates: Sept 2018 - March 2022
Position: Voice Teacher and Choir Conductor
Responsibilities: Individual and Duo-lessons for Voice
Functional Accompaniment, Conducting (and arranging for) a Womens Choir (±20p)
ZINDER (Music School, Tiel)
Dates: Oct 2017 - Present
Position: Voice Teacher and Choir Conductor
Responsibilities: Individual and Duo-lessons for Voice
Functional Accompaniment & Conducting (and arranging for) a Womens Choir (±20p)
ZANG & CO (Music School, the Hague)
Dates: Jan 2016 - Present (active as regular substitute)
Position: Voice and Piano Teacher, Close Harmony choir coaching
Responsibilities: Individual and Duo-lessons for Voice, Functional Accompaniment (Piano) and Piano lessons Coaching of Close Harmony groups (8-12 members)
TRUE SCHOOL OF MUSIC (Music Department, Mumbai, India)
Dates: July - Sept 2015
Position: Head of Vocal Department
Responsibilities: Individual and Group-lessons + development of the curriculum
JOY YOUTH CHOIR (Leiden)
Dates: Sept 2014 - june 2016
Position: Conductor & Vocal Technique Coach
Responsibilities: Conduction and Functional Accompaniment (Piano), Vocal Technique Training
TUNE UP MUZIEPUNT (Music School, Haarlem)
Dates: Sept 2012 - Present
Position: Voice Teacher
Responsibilities: Individual and Duo-lessons, Developing and Leading Group Workshops
MUZIEKLES AMSTERDAM (Music School)
Dates: Jan 2013 - june 2016
Position: Voice Teacher
Responsibilities: Individual and Duo-lessons, Developing and Leading Group Courses
POP MUSIC ACADEMY (Utrecht)
Dates: Sept 2007 - June 2008
Position: Voice Teacher
Responsibilities: Individual, Duo Lessons and Small Ensembles