With over 40 years of experience in performance, songwriting, and singing both in the Netherlands and internationally, I blend elements of Jazz, Soul, Folk, and Latin in my singing and writing. At the heart of my work lies storytelling—crafting deep communication within the band and connecting with the audience, all with the exciting freedom of improvisation. 

Graduating in 1988 with a degree in Jazz Vocals, I began my journey as a vocal teacher
at the CvA that same year. Over 38 years, the Jazz department has grown
into a renowned international institution.
With CvA as my base, I've also taught at various institutions in the Netherlands and abroad.
Like summer programs in Norway, Belgium and Liechtenstein.
Amsterdam has formed global partnerships, and in 2018 I developed online classes 
for The True School of Music in Mumbai, focusing on singing and lyric writing.
Here are some questions I pose to my students:
What ignites your passion for a song, your unique voice, your compositions,
and your collaborations with fellow musicians?   
What other disciplines would you like to integrate:
elements such as dance, video, or various theatrical components.
What is your story you want to tell, how to communicate that with your fellow musicians
and how do you connect that narrative with your audience?
I consider it a privilege to work with talented young people worldwide:
And l tell you: the exchange of inspiration is mutual.

Rachelle Ferrell, Cassandra Wilson, Al Jarreau, Abbey Lincoln, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Sting, Dianne Reeves, Mark Murphy,Bobby McFerrin, DonnyHathaway, Stevie Wonder, Susan Tedeshi, Cornelis Vreeswijk, Greetje Bijma ,Wende Snijders, Maarten van Roosendaal.