Boldizsar Szollosi

Percussion Teacher in Wassenaar – A Whole World of Sound

Hello! My name is Boldizsar Szollosi. I’m a Hungarian professional percussionist and teacher based in Wassenaar - Leiden area. I teach from a fully equipped percussion studio in Wassenaar, with access to a wide range of instruments including marimba, vibraphone, snare drum, timpani, African percussion and contemporary percussion.

Marimba - Vibraphone Lessons - all levels

Always wanted to play mallet instruments or discover percussion? Or already play and want to take your playing to the next level? Whether you’re a complete beginner on mallet instruments or already playing at a higher level, lessons are tailored to your goals and the music you enjoy. International students welcome! 

Percussion Lessons for Children

All children are fascinated by percussion! In a playful way, we discover rhythm, timing, listening and reacting while exploring a wonderful world of instruments. Your child develops motor skills, a sense of rhythm and timing, and, most importantly, we have fun! Lessons are offered in both Hungarian and English. No waiting list, come and make some music!

More Than One Instrument

What I love about percussion is how broad it is. There are so many different instruments, techniques, rhythms and sounds to discover. A percussion lesson doesn't have to mean choosing one instrument and staying with it. Depending on your interests, we can explore marimba, Vibraphone and various other instruments and musical styles and discover what you enjoy most. This variety can be a great way to discover music. We can start with basic rhythm and technique and gradually explore different parts of the percussion world.

Marimba, Vibraphone & Mallet Instruments

Beginners start with two mallets, developing basic technique, coordination, rhythm, sound and musicality. You don't need any previous experience to start. Lessons include:

• scales
• chords
• triads, arpeggio's
• melodies
• technique
• dynamics, sound
• repertoire and reading music

For more experienced students, lessons focus on:

• technique, 
• repertoire, 
• four-mallet playing, 
• score reading, 
• contemporary percussion 
• preparing for conservatoire entrance exams. 

The lessons develop with you as your interests and abilities change.

Snare Drum

Snare drum is an important foundation for percussion because it allows us to focus on rhythm, timing, sound, dynamics and control. These skills are useful across many other percussion instruments, making snare drum a good starting point as well as an important part of developing as a percussionist.

African Percussion and Cajón

Explore African percussion, including instruments such as djembe and sabar. Lessons can focus on traditional rhythms, technique, sound and playing together with others. Like to play cajón? Let’s do it!

Contemporary & Multipercussion

We can work with multi-percussion setups, where several instruments are arranged around the player. This develops coordination, movement, concentration and independence while introducing many different sounds and playing techniques. 

Orchestra - Classical Repertoire

I can also teach timpani and other orchestral percussion instruments, depending on your level and goals.

Different Musical Styles

The lessons can go beyond classical music. Enjoy contemporary music, pop and check out the different ways percussion can be used across these styles. Discover how to produce electronic music, combining synthesizers with acoustic percussion and mallet instruments.

About Me

I’m a Hungarian percussionist based in The Hague, with a particular interest in contemporary music, ensemble playing and artistic collaboration. I have worked with HIIIT (formerly Slagwerk Den Haag) and performed with Kluster5, participating in large-scale ensemble productions, creative performances and interdisciplinary projects.

Trial Lesson Percussion - Marimba - Vibraphone 

If you're not sure which instrument you would like to learn, we can use a trial lesson to talk about your interests and explore different possibilities.You can try different instruments and get a sense of what interests you most before deciding where you want to go next.