Music lessons in Amersfoort with a professional horn player: French horn, trumpet and music theory in my own studio in the Soesterkwartier, or online. First trial lesson free, no registration fee.
- Location
- Noordewierweg 4, 3812 DK Amersfoort (Soesterkwartier, a ten-minute walk from Amersfoort Centraal station)
- Rate
- Flexible lessons €65–70 per hour, yearly subscription about €60 per hour, incl. VAT
- Trial lesson
- Free, 30 minutes, no strings attached · a horn is available in the studio, trumpet players bring their own
- For whom
- From about age 7 up to adults, beginner to conservatoire level
- Also online
- Lessons by video call, with the same method and materials
- Getting there
- directions · free street parking
Lessons
French horn
The most melodic and versatile brass instrument. Technique first, following the Penzel school, from beginner to conservatoire level.
French horn lessons →Trumpet
On the Arban school: breathing, embouchure and sound, and then the music you want to play. Flugelhorn and cornet too.
trumpet lessons →Music theory
Learn faster, hear better, prepare for exams and auditions. On its own or combined with instrument lessons.
music theory lessons →Why study with me
I am Austris Apenis, horn player of Orkest De Ereprijs, freelance orchestral musician (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Chamber Orchestra of Europe) and a teacher for more than ten years. I teach in Amersfoort, at fanfare K.N.A. in Houten, at fanfare Crescendo in Voorthuizen and in my practice in Utrecht. Besides teaching I arrange music for horn ensembles and build apps for practising and lesson administration, which my students use.
- A personal practice plan for every student, matched to your goal and your calendar.
- Free learning materials, digital.
- Flexible: single lessons from lesson minutes whenever it suits you, or a yearly subscription with a fixed weekly (38 lessons) or two-weekly (19 lessons) slot, cancellable at the end of each semester.
- A free trial lesson of 30 minutes.
Rates
Flexible lessons: lesson minutes from €65 to €70 per hour incl. VAT: 30 minutes €35, 60 minutes €69, and every extra 60 minutes €1 per hour cheaper, down to €325 for 300 minutes. You buy the minutes in the shop and book lessons of 30, 45 or 60 minutes with them yourself in the lesson portal. Pay with iDEAL, credit card or PayPal, or by direct debit with a yearly subscription. These rates apply to the studio in Amersfoort and online; the associations have their own rates.
Yearly subscription for horn and trumpet: about €60 per hour incl. VAT. A fixed weekly lesson gives 38 lessons a year, a lesson every two weeks 19 lessons. The subscription is arranged directly with me, paid by direct debit, and can be cancelled at the end of each semester. Music theory lessons are flexible only.
book a free trial lesson lesson minutes in the shop
Location
Noordewierweg 4, 3812 DK Amersfoort, in the Soesterkwartier: a ten-minute walk from Amersfoort Centraal station, free parking at the door. Lesson hours: Monday and Tuesday 10:00–14:00, Wednesday 10:00–17:00, Thursday 10:00–16:00 and Friday 14:00–17:00; closed at the weekend. Students come from Amersfoort, Leusden, Hoogland, Vathorst, Soest, Baarn, Nijkerk and Barneveld; online lessons are there for everyone further away.
Frequently asked questions about music lessons in Amersfoort
Which instruments do you teach?
French horn, trumpet (plus flugelhorn and cornet) and music theory. Other brass players are welcome for technique and theory lessons.
What do music lessons in Amersfoort cost at Austris Music?
You buy lesson minutes without a registration fee: €35 for 30 minutes (€70 per hour), €69 for 60 minutes, and every extra 60 minutes €1 per hour cheaper, down to €325 for 300 minutes (€65 per hour). The same price for horn, trumpet and music theory. Prefer a fixed weekly slot? A yearly subscription costs about €60 per hour incl. VAT: 38 lessons a year weekly, or 19 every two weeks.
Is the trial lesson really free?
Yes. The first 30-minute trial lesson costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Do I need my own instrument?
For French horn not right away: a horn is available in the studio for the trial lesson. For trumpet, flugelhorn or cornet you bring your own or a rented instrument, also to the trial lesson. After that I help you rent or buy one.
Do I have to commit for a year?
No. You choose single lessons with lesson minutes (€65–70 per hour), or a yearly subscription (about €60 per hour, 38 lessons a year weekly or 19 lessons every two weeks, for horn and trumpet). The subscription can be cancelled twice a year, at the end of each semester.
Can I also take lessons online?
Yes, every lesson can also be given by video call, with the same method and materials.
How do I request a trial lesson?
Create a profile in the lesson portal on studio.austrismusic.com and pick a free time yourself. Prefer to ask a question first? Use the contact form or email info@austrismusic.com.