Education
The Tim Kliphuis Studio is now online! It features:
an innovative, ever-expanding library of tuition videos and transcriptions,
monthly Challenges,
group Zoom lessons with one-on-one time,
PLUS the chance to ask Tim questions directly, any time.
The first resource of its kind, with rave student reviews. Sign up here.
Teaching materials
Tim made his name as an educator with best-selling book “Gypsy Jazz Violin”, followed by “Grappelli Licks” and DVD series “Hot Jazz Violin”. His overview of styles and theory “Improvisation for Strings” comes endorsed by jazz violin legend Jean-Luc Ponty; Tim’s new e-book “Gypsy Jazz First Aid Kit” is the ultimate practice tool. Order all these here.
Amsterdam Conservatoire
Follow Tim’s improvisation classes (BA and MA) as a string player at the Conservatoire of Amsterdam. Candidates audition for the classical department. It is possible to have group and individual classes.
To apply, send your CV and any questions to: info@timkliphuis.com
WORKSHOPS
From Tokyo to San Francisco, St Petersburg to Cape Town, Tim has hosted workshops at festivals, competitions and conservatoires. From Gypsy Jazz and the music of Stéphane Grappelli to general improvisation and teachers’ classes, these workshops are for 21st Century musicians. Get in touch with your request: info@timkliphuis.com
THE Grappelli-Django CamP
The annual gypsy jazz summer school in The Netherlands draws students from over 25 countries who work on gypsy jazz and string jazz for four days. Tutors are the world’s top players on violin, guitar and double bass. Sign up / info at:
www.grappellidjangocamp.com
ACADEMY OF IMPROVISING STRINGS
The Academy of Improvising Strings was founded by Tim Kliphuis and the North Sea String Quartet, especially for classical string players and their teachers. Learn a wide range of techniques and styles such as the ‘chop’, ghost bowing, folk and jazz, as well as harmonic and rhythmic principles.
Sign up for the next edition here.
THE WINTER JAM
The annual gypsy jazz winter course in The Netherlands draws students from over 25 countries who work on gypsy jazz ensemble playing for three days. Tutors are the world’s top players on violin, guitar and double bass. Sign up / info at:
www.grappellidjangocamp.com/winter-jam
Private Lessons
In certain cases, it is possible to have private lessons over Skype, Zoom or (in The Netherlands) in person. Please send an email with your improvisation background and experience to: info@timkliphuis.com