My Musical Journey
May 26, 2005
Born in Zeeland
I was born in 2005 and raised in Zeeland. From a young age, I was fascinated by music and sound — at home, in church, basically anywhere music could be heard.
2009-2011
My first music lessons
When I was four years old, I started AMV lessons (General Musical Education) at the Zeeland music school. It was mainly orientation, but I quickly knew what I wanted!
2013 – 2017
Trumpet lessons with Anton Kempe
From the age of eight, I took trumpet lessons from Anton Kempe. I eventually earned two diplomas, both with honors. I also played the trumpet with the music association O&U. However, the organ began to appeal to me more and more...
2015 – 2020
Organ lessons with Rinus Verhage
Meanwhile, I also started playing the organ and took lessons from Rinus Verhage. Here, I discovered that I might enjoy playing the organ even more. Ultimately, I chose the organ.
2017
First organ concert
In 2017, I gave my first organ concert. It was an amazing experience. Since then, I have performed regularly — and I still enjoy it just as much.
2020 – 2022
Lessons with Sander van den Houten & Jacob Schenk
After moving, I received lessons from Sander van den Houten and Jacob Schenk. I further developed, particularly in interpretation and sense of style. During these years, I became much more serious about my musical ambitions.
2022 – 2023
Lessons with Evan Bogerd & competition participation
In 2022, I took lessons from Evan Bogerd and participated in the Duyschot competition. To my surprise, I won second prize — a great result that gave me extra motivation to continue growing.
2023
Diploma in hand & start at Codarts
In 2023, I obtained my gymnasium diploma and began my bachelor's degree in organ at Codarts in Rotterdam. There, I study with Bas de Vroome, Hayo Boerema, and Sara Gutierrez.
2023
Started my own teaching practice
Alongside my studies, I started teaching organ and piano lessons. What began with 3 young students has now grown into a practice with more than 20 students of all ages.
2024 - 2025
Church organist in Zierikzee and Kapelle
Since 2024, I have been the organist at the Gasthuiskerk in Zierikzee. Additionally, since 2025, I have also been the organist at the Petrakerk in Kapelle, and I regularly participate in concerts, choir accompaniment, and projects involving both old and new music.
Indrukken van luisteraars/leerlingen
Deze stukken programmeren, ze zo uitvoeren, en dat in deze fase van de studie: geweldig!
~ door een concertorganisator
Tijdens de les wordt een goede uitleg gegeven over alle ins en outs van de stukken, met aandacht voor de accenten en bijschriften. Regelmatig wordt een stuk voorgespeeld.
~ Dick de Graaf, 69 jaar oud
Ik vind orgelles erg leuk, want ik leer er erg veel van. Ik hoop nog meer te leren.
~ Matthijs, 14 jaar oud
Het Christelijk Gemengd Rehobothkoor te Sommelsdijk heeft vanaf 2024 al regelmatig met Leander samengewerkt als invalorganist.
Dat is steeds naar tevredenheid geweest.
~ Chr. Gemengd Rehobothkoor
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