Teacher
Online piano and music theory lessons
Martin Kaptein is a true Renaissance man, with a deep curiosity about the world and a desire to explore all that it has to offer. For him it is a very important mission to share his knowledge and experience with the world. On this page you will find more information about the fields Martin educates in. Feel free to contact Martin for any requests or inquiries.
Music
Martin Kaptein is a qualified classical pianist and music teacher. Martin has a extensive private piano practice and has a lot of experience teaching in music schools and substituting teachers in conservatories in the Netherlands and Italy.
Martin has a special approach to teaching, which has proven to be highly effective. This approach is based on Martin’s knowledge of Eastern Philosophies, guaranteeing a intuitive and natural approach to learning technique and musicality. Martin teaches students of all ages, and currently teaches many children.
Lecturing
Martin regularly holds physical and online lectures and presentations on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: Piano practice, Music exploration, Philosophy, Technology and IT, History of Art.
Languages
Martin is fluent in English, German, Dutch and Russian. These are his mother-, father- and childhood languages. Additionally Martin is familiar with French and Italian. Currently Martin learns Chinese (Mandarin).
Martin’s approach to language teaching has been greatly influenced by the Michel Thomas Method.
Culture and Philosophy
Martin comes from a multicultural background, and knows a wide and diverse range of philosophies. He has a lot of practical life experience and likes to share it.
Technology
Martin likes Technology and IT and regularly posts about various topics in his blog. This often includes tutorials and step-by-step guides. Martin also has worked in the fields of IT Administration. See Martin’s technology CV for more information.