Zdenka Prochazkova

Viola Lessons Delft and Weert

Hello!  I am Zdenka Prochazkova, a conservatory-trained violist and viola teacher. Are you, just like me, in love with the sonorous and warm sound of the viola? Maybe switching from violin to viola? Looking for some advice about chamber music and orchestral parts? If you want to work on your technique and develop your musicality in a motivating and friendly atmosphere, then my private lessons in Delft and Weert are exactly what you are looking for!

Beginner or advanced?

Combining technique and musicality is an inspiring way to study. It motivates you to improve your sound and take your playing to a higher level. A relaxed posture and good bowing are important for this rather heavy instrument. Together we will search for that beautiful, deep sound, and the joy of music is central to my lessons!

What  can you expect? 

• ensemble playing, playing in tune
• dynamics and sound
• comfortable posture
• sight reading
• etudes, performance pieces
• chamber music/orchestral parts
• bowing technique, tone formation,
• vibrato, intonation and expression
• ear development, timing,
• enjoyment of music comes first!

Repertoire

The viola is the instrument par excellence with which you can make wonderful music together with others. We will choose the repertoire you will work on in consultation. I give you targeted instructions, clear explanations, we play together, and you will always play fun and challenging pieces.

Children and Beginners

My private viola classes cover auditory learning methods and elements of Suzuki viola method. Develop technique, body awareness, musical basis, reading music and learn a natural approach to viola playing.

Chamber Music

The viola is truly an instrument to play in an ensemble or orchestra. You can play together with others very quickly. I am happy to give you tips on bowing and fingerings for orchestral or chamber music parts. You will feel more confident and play with more pleasure!

Ensemble Coaching

My rich experience as a chamber music player is used in my ensemble coaching lessons. In your ensemble lessons you will learn new repertoire as well as all the tricks and secrets of ensemble playing and most of all you will enjoy a lot of fun!

Here's why!

You will learn in a relaxed, but energetic way all techniques of right and left hand. You'll learn scales, beautiful  sonatas and concertos as well as basic music theory.

Where do I teach?

I teach the violin and viola lessons in Delft and Weert. You are welcome to schedule a trial lesson for your child or for yourself! We will discuss your goals, the repertoire you like to play, and of course, I would love to hear you play. You will surely get a bit of an impression of my teaching style.

About me

I am of Czech origin and studied violin and viola at the Conservatory in Utrecht. As a violist and violinist, I regularly perform with various orchestras and chamber music ensembles both within and outside the Netherlands. I have my own ensemble, CORDEVENTO, with which I perform at venues including the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, the Cologne Philharmonic, and the Utrecht Early Music Festival.