Curriculum Vitae

Martin Kaptein

04/2021 – 06/2022: Piano Teacher, Muziekschool Vught, Noord Brabant, Vught, Netherlands.
01/2019 – 01/2020: Coaching and accompaniment for singers and instrumentalists, ArtEZ Conservatorium, Zwolle, Netherlands.
01/2021 – 01/2022: Lecturer in Classical Piano for Jazz Master's students, Fontys Conservatorium, Tilburg, Netherlands.
2018 – Present: Independent piano and music theory instructor in the Netherlands (Utrecht, Vught), Italy (Bolzano), and online (via Skype and Zoom).
04/2024 – 08/2024: Substitute Piano Teacher, Dr. J. Röd Middle School, Bruneck, South Tyrol, Italy.
08/2024 – Current: Full time piano and music theory teacher, Musikschule Volmetal, Meinerzhagen, Germany (probationary period passed).

09/2020 – 06/2022: Master of Music, Cum Laude, Fontys Conservatorium, Tilburg, Netherlands; Major in Piano, Classical Music.
09/2015 – 06/2020: Bachelor of Music, ArtEZ Conservatorium, Zwolle, Netherlands; Major in Piano, Classical Music.
06/2015: Abitur, Missionsgymnasium St. Antonius, Bardel, Germany.

07/2022: Performance of Rachmaninoff's Concerto No.3, Tilburg, the Netherlands.
06/2024: Grand solo piano recital, "Alla musica" - omaggio a Maurizio Pollini, Bolzano, Italy (Schubert D960, Scriabin Sonata No.8).

01/2021: Fleisher Winter Academy, Baltimore Piano Festival (online participation).
07/2021: 11th International Piano Masterclasses, Katowice, Poland.
08/2021: Feuerwerk Piano Academy, Einbeck, Germany.
04/2022: Accompaniment, coaching, and performances with an amateur choir, Best, Netherlands.
07/2022: Participation in Piano LAB, Bilzen, Belgium.
11/2022: Speaker and co-organizer of the Scriabin 150 Festival in collaboration with the Scriabin Society of America.
01/2023, 09/2023: Lectures on art, Bolzano and Merano, Italy.
07/2023: Participation in the world premiere of 11,000 Strings by G.F. Haas, Bolzano, Italy.
09/2023: Jury member at Festival e Concorso Internazionale della Canzone, Bolzano, Italy.
11/2024: Jury member at the 9th European Romance Festival in Hamburg, Germany.

2015: 1st Prize, St. Cecilia International Piano Competition, Porto, Portugal.
07/2017: 1st Prize, International Music Festival Competition, Loutraki, Greece.
2019: 1st Prize, Chamber Music Competition (Trio), Zwolle, Netherlands.
10/2023: 3rd Prize, Piano Concours van de Lage Landen, Tilburg, Netherlands.

07/2020 – 02/2022: Secretary of the European Scriabin Society, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
06/2021 – 06/2022: Meuzelaar Business Solutions for SMEs: Financial administration using Microsoft Dynamics NAV databases, Heusden, North Brabant, Netherlands.
11/2020 – Present: Founder of the Scriabin Club: Where enthusiast are united to promote and experience the art of Alexander Scriabin.

German: Fluent in speaking, writing, and comprehension (completed Abitur).
Dutch: Native language; fluent in speaking, writing, and comprehension.
Russian: Native language; fluent in speaking, writing, and comprehension; Working with refugees.
English: Fluent in speaking, writing, and comprehension; experience in an international environment.
Italian: Experience in teaching and communication.
French: DELF B1 Diploma.

Interest in computer science (e.g., Python programming, website development, Linux administration).
Interest in Chinese philosophy (numerous presentations and online lectures).
Possesses a valid driver's license.

References available upon request