Claire, pedagogue
Holder of a state diploma in percussion teacher and a master's degree in musical education from the University of the Arts in Bern, Claire is passionate about pedagogy.
She taught 6 years at the Conservatory of Saint-Louis as well as a year at the Bischofszell School of Music (Suisse) before being appointed professor at the "Musikakademie" in Basel (Suisse) in 2016.
That same year, she creates her drum school & private percussion in Hagenthal-le-bas in Alsace, which currently has around 40 students.
Every Monday evening, she also runs the "world percussions" workshop for adult students at La Comète de Hésingue..
Claire also teaches during summer internships (TIPSC in Taiwan, Annecy Musical Academy, Swiss Musical Youth Orchestra Academy, Academy of the Aisne Youth Orchestra, Yaut Percussion…) and gives Master Classes in France and abroad (Portugal, England, Taiwan, Hollande…)
Claire is regularly invited as a jury of international competitions (Tomarimbando, Portugal – Southern Percussion international competition, England, CJSE – Suisse…) and end-of-cycle exams in different conservatories (Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Belfort, Montbéliard, …).
Claire maitrise son art, elle est patiente envers ses élèves et a cette capacité incroyable de toucher les étoiles. Nous, on est fan !
Claire has transformed a timid child into a competent drummer, proud to demonstrate his skills. It must be due to her ability to connect with her students, build confidence in them, and her virtuoso skills. The students are given the opportunity to play in concert venues, and really grow as musicians. Her school and approach come highly recommended
The dreamed little percussion school! For our little beginner, the method is really suitable, stress free but pushing, and always with the teacher's patience (Fred in our case, really great). Clear and efficient communication and organization, thanks to Claire and her big smile!
For nearly 5 our son has been a student in Claire's school for years and after each class he always comes back with a smile ! We consider this school a real chance thanks to an exceptional teacher and a great diversity of instruments !
Claire gave birth in our son to a real passion for percussion.
She is always smiling, listening, pedagogue, very organized and always motivated to launch into great projects with her students !
We recommend to 100 % !