Quality music education on every level

Located near the Schuman square in Brussels, the music school Schuman School of Music organizes a wide range of customized music education in our departments music and audio engineering.

Whether junior or senior, beginner or professional, into pop music or classical music, in our school you have access to personalized music lessons tailored to your level and preferences.

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
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 piano and guitar, 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.

YuTing Li
YuTing Li

Piano

Yu-Ting Li is a Taiwanese jazz pianist emerging in the European jazz scene. She began playing piano at age 4 and studied classical music for over 15 years, starting with a music talent program at age 8. After high school, she shifted to jazz, studying at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel from 2016 with mentors like Diederik Wissels and Stéphane Galland. Yu-Ting is active in various projects, including YAGO (progressive jazz trio), Ina (improvising duo), Holly Blue (pop/folk jazz quartet), Canvas (contemporary jazz duo), and her own ambient electronic quartet, KAQUUN, launched in 2019.

Alexandre Hessabi
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
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.

Job Clement
Job Clement

Piano

Job Clement is a pianist and composer with a passion for performance and education. With several years of teaching experience in Belgian music schools, he tailors lessons to each student's goals, focusing on craftsmanship and musicality. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced pianist, Job guides you through every step of your piano journey. He is also active as a performer in chamber music, as an accompanist, and as a composer.

Federica Stevanato

Piano

Federica Stevanato is a pianist specializing in vocal accompaniment. After earning her Italian Master’s in piano performance, she studied at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussels and will begin a Master’s in Liedgestaltung at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln in October 2024. She has worked as an accompanist at the conservatory and for the Berlin Opera Academy's *Hansel und Gretel*. Federica has performed across Europe and, since 2023, has collaborated with La Monnaie’s Symphonic Orchestra as a celesta player, including in the 2024 production of *Turandot*.

Rodrigo Fuentealba Palavicino
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.

Diamond Versonnen
Diamond Versonnen

Singing

Diamond Versonnen is a versatile music educator with over seven years of experience in directing programs and tutoring students in piano, guitar, and other instruments. Holding a Master's in Music Education from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, he has taught choirs, mentored students in music theory, and performed with artists like Mandy Gonzales and Leslie Odom Jr. Passionate about inspiring students, Diamond focuses on fostering growth and creativity through personalized teaching methods.

Emma Rouau
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
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
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.

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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    Rue Franklin 151, 1000 Bruxelles // Rue Waterloo-Wilson 19, 1210 St. Josse Ten Noode.
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