Tadas Butkus
About
Hello students,
My name is Tadas, I’m a professional french horn player and french horn teacher with more than 5 years of experience in french horn teaching and playing in professional orchestras.
I started playing the french horn when I was 11 years old and I've been playing it for over 22 years. I have finished my Bachelor's degree in Vilnius, Lithuania
and my Master's degree in Malmo, Sweden.
I will happily help you:
- to learn from the complete beginning
- to learn your favorite song
- to have a better sound
- to reach high notes more easier
- to have better playing endurance
- to improve your playing technique
- to prepare for exams, concerts, or audition
- to enjoy less stress and more control of your playing
I had many problems when I was learning horn playing.
And now, when I feel truly confident in my playing skills, I want to share my knowledge with you!
I know how important is to have a good teacher.
And believe me. Best teachers are who had a lot of struggles and problems themselves so they now how they fixed it.
And it's never too late to learn to play an instrument! As an online teacher. I’m encouraging you to book an online session with me and have fun. I will give my best, so you'll grow and get better!
I have more than 5 years teaching expierence. I have been teaching various ages of students.
I have participated in various masterclasses with Radovan Vlatkovic, Jukka Harju, Håkan Hardenberger. Steven Mead, and other teachers and performers.
My experience in an orchestra:
- from 2022 working in Lithuanian Symphonic Wind Orchestra
- 2 years working Klaipeda State Musical Theatre
- 3 years working Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra
My education:
- Master's degree in Symphonic Music French Horn Performance in Sweden Malmo Music Academy
- Bachelor's degree of French Horn Performance Art in Lithuanian Music and Theatre Academy
- 12 years of training at M.K Čiurlionis Art School
- Klaipeda State Musical Theatre since 2020 september
- 3 years of full time work experience in Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra
- Master degree in Symphonic Music French Horn Performance in Sweden Malmo Music Academy
- Bachelor degree of French Horn Performance Art in Lithuanian Music and Theatre Academy
- Accomplished classical French Horn Player ( 12 years of training at M.K Čiurlionis Art School )
Isabel W:
"Tadas is very knowledgeable and keen to pass on his experience. He has given my son new and useful techniques to improve his playing, particularly for warming up and has found some excellent pieces to improve his playing.
My son's playing has improved and he is much better at pitching notes now."
Theepa N:
"My Son has been having online French horn lessons with Tadas during the lock-down and he absolutely loves them ! Tadas is friendly ,calm and has further encouraged my sons love of playing the french horn . Tadas always finds the music/ songs that my son enjoys and tailors the lessons accordingly. The half an hour lesson doesn't seem long enough as my son is having so much fun whilst learning.
A Big Thankyou !"
Galina Q:
"Tadas tutors my son, who was a complete beginner. He's making good progress and looks forward to his lessons. We have been extremely pleased with Tadas. He is reliable, caring and clearly dedicated to music. Always prepared for lesson, responding to the student's ability. I would highly recommend him."
Yoshime :
"I was looking for a tutor who has professional experiences in Orchestra and could teach online so that I can structure my practice time well. Tadas is extremely attentive, can identify issues by simply listening and checking me on video and is approachable for any questions, all of which are vital to successful online lessons when your learning experiences are limited compared to face to face lessons. I am pleased with all the exercises he gave me so far to improve the basics and highly recommend him!"
Kennis:
"Really good horn teacher"