Tim Langedijk

Vision on teaching

Jazz guitar at AMPA is versatile, profound and dares to take initiative. The journey starts with tradition (jazz & bebop), followed by deep dives into other styles, such as blues, latin, funk and fusion. Making you an all-round musician and therefore ready for the music industry. The lessons are focused on developing skills in timing, reading and technique. At the same time, you will develop in harmony, melody, dynamics, sound, form, composition and improvisation. Finally, you will get practical guidance to turn your ambitions into initiatives, in other words, learn to do business in the music industry. The AMPA teaching team includes musicians with a rich experience in jazz and related styles, but above all, they inspire students to truly master their instrument as well as all relevant aspects of creating music.

Biography

Guitarist Tim Langedijk (b.1984) graduated cum laude at the conservatory of Rotterdam. With his trio, the Tim Langedijk Trio, he recorded 6 CD’s. He has toured internationally with the Metropole Orchestra, Gabriela Kozyra Quartet, QLESS and The Great Eyeballs. He is a sought-after studio guitarist in The Netherlands and works as an arranger for several productions. He is currently teaching at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Tilburg and the Conservatory of Haarlem.