Schuman School of Music - Music school for customized music education

Quality music education on every level

Schuman School of Music, located in the heart of Brussels, offers a wide range of tailored music education, with lessons in both music and audio production.

Whether you’re a child or retiree, beginner or professional, a fan of pop or classical music: with us you get a personalised learning path, fully adapted to your level and preferences.

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Check out our multi day music camp: the Schuman Music Lab!

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About the school

What makes the Schuman School of Music a unique project, is the wide range of classes, both in the music department and in the audio techniques department. Students start from the very first lesson with the instrument of their choice, and they receive individual and personalized classes.

Specific knowledge or skills such as reading notes aren’t required, as these will be taught along the student’s personal trajectory, along with the mastering of your instrument. Furthermore, no exams are organized in our school, our teachers will guide and assess you towards your goals throughout the entire year. All of our teachers are experienced musicians/sound engineers and educators, who will design a personalized course based on your preferences and level.

Team

Koben Sprengers

Head of Music Department

Koben Sprengers is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and teacher based in Brussels. Growing up in a musical family, he played various instruments, including bass and drums, before the age of 18. He studied at the Lemmens Institute in Leuven and spent years as a freelance musician, performing in prestigious venues. Since 2017, he has focused on composition and is pursuing a second master’s degree at the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles. He has written works for various ensembles and released his debut album, *Meditations for String Quartet*, in 2022. In 2018, he founded the Schuman School of Music, now with three locations in Brussels.

Alexandre Hessabi

Guitar

Alexandre Hessabi is a jazz guitarist with a DEM in Jazz Guitar from the Music Conservatory in Chambéry and a Bachelor’s in Jazz Guitar from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. He has performed in various jazz projects over the past decade and has extensive teaching experience at music schools in Brussels. Alexandre adapts to different musical styles, setting personalized goals for his students, and focuses on nurturing their unique connection to music, from mastering songs to exploring composition.

Carla Biber

Drums

Carla, a Belgian musician and composer born in Liège on November 14, 2000, was influenced by her parents' '80s pop music. She started playing classical guitar at six, then learned piano at 13 and drums at 15. At 17, she studied jazz drums at Conservatorium Maastricht, becoming the first female drummer to earn a bachelor's degree. Now 22, she is pursuing a master’s at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Known as “the chameleon drummer,” Carla performs across genres, including her project AJILY, where she composes, sings, and drums, and collaborates with bands like Satchel Hart and Carlita’s Jazz Trio.

Emma Pestugia

Piano

“Pure talent of the new generation”: that's how pianist Emma Pestugia has been described. She performs in recital and chamber music across Italy and far beyond, won First Prize at the Grand Prize Virtuoso, reached the YPN final, and made her debut at the Musikverein. For the past five years she has taught at private schools around Venice. She studied with Lorella Ruffin and Laura Palmieri, graduated with highest honors from the Conservatorio Agostino Steffani, and took part in masterclasses at, among others, the Mozarteum and the Accademia Chigiana.

Rodrigo Fuentealba Palavicino

Guitar

Rodrigo Fuentealba is an experienced music teacher with over 12 years of teaching at PXL Hogeschool in Hasselt and the Academy of Merelbeke. He performs in various bands, including top Belgian acts like Gabriel Rios and Novastar, and has played at festivals such as Werchter. Additionally, he composes for theater, dance, and film, and leads his big band, MannGold de Cobre. His effective teaching methods have successfully guided many students into the professional rock circuit.

Adriana Calvo

Saxophone

Adriana grew up in a musical family, inspired by her father and brother, both jazz trumpet players. At 9, she chose the alto sax and began her studies at the Manuel de Falla Conservatory in Cádiz, learning classical saxophone with José Diago and jazz with Pedro Cortejosa. After playing in the conservatory's Big Band for six years, she pursued jazz at the Superior Conservatory of Seville and later at the prestigious Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Now completing her master’s degree at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, Adriana continues to collaborate with Spanish projects like the Andalucía Big Band and perform at notable events like the Cádiz Jazz Festival.

Emma Rouau

Piano

Emma Rouau is a classical pianist with over 10 years of teaching experience, currently pursuing a Master’s in Piano at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. She holds a Bachelor’s degree with Distinction from the same institution and a Diploma in Music Studies (DEM) from the Conservatory of Montpellier. Emma has taught in various schools across France and Belgium, working with students of all levels. She tailors her lessons to individual needs, focusing on inspiring repertoire and fostering a passion for music.

Maria Gomez

Cello

Maria Gomez is an accomplished Venezuelan cellist and teacher, possessing a master’s degree in Cello from the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, where she graduated with honors. Her musical path started with El Sistema initiative in Venezuela, and she has played with prestigious orchestras, including the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra. Maria is committed to motivating students of all ages through her love of music and vast experience in orchestral performance.

Benjamin Yanez

Violin

Benjamin began studying music at age 7 at the Xàtiva Conservatory, winning the award for best string student at 17. He completed his DEM at the Toulouse Conservatory in 2017 and pursued his Bachelor’s and Master’s at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels under Aki Saulière. In 2023, he earned a Didactic Master’s from the Royal Conservatory of Mons. Benjamin has performed with orchestras like Opera Ballet Vlaanderen and the Royal Chamber Orchestra of Wallonia and worked with renowned violinists, including David Grimal.

classes

In the Schuman School of Music, you have access to a wide variety of music education on every level.

Music

Lessons for all instruments

Solfège

Music theory

Songwriting

Bandcoaching

Audio techniques

Recording techniques in a home studio environment

Mixing

Mastering

Microphone techniques

Learning how to use recording software

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Prices

Music and audio lessons
30 min: €27,5
45 min: €37
60 min: €45

Rent room
Our rooms are at your disposal. It is possible to rent one of our rooms for individual practice or group rehearsals.
Individual: €15/h
Group: €20/h

Studio recordings
Our sound engineer will record your CD or EP with you in our studio.
€45/h

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Contact

Do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

Call us

+32 (0)45⁠6⁠ ⁠6⁠4⁠ ⁠0⁠7⁠ ⁠2⁠9

Available by phone on:
Tuesdays 10:00 to 12:00
Thursdays 10:00 to 12:00

Mail us

info@schumanschoolofmusic.be

Location

Rue Philippe de Champagne 28, 1000 Brussels