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Maaike Aarts

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Maaike Aarts (born in Amsterdam on 10 March 1976) is a Dutch violinist. She is a member of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, for which she plays as a first violin, since December 2004 She was briefly a member of the heavy metal band Celestial Season, playing in their 1995 releases Solar Lovers and Sonic Orb.[1]

Education

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She received her Master's degree from the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague and served as first violinist in the prestigious Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra from 2004 to 2010. However, she eventually left the orchestra to devote more time to practicing and teaching the Alexander Technique Teachers such as Missy Vineyard and John Nichols, as well as additional training on pregnancy and childbirth with Ilana Machover I have actively participated in all international conferences on the Alexander Technique since 2008, which have trained[2]

Career

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studied at the Amsterdam Conservatory and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Academy, and have worked in workshops for companies and orchestras, taught summer courses, and provided audition coaching.2008.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Maaike Aarts". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
  2. ^ "Maaike Aarts | The Definitive Guide to the Alexander Technique". alexandertechnique.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
  3. ^ "Maaike Aarts - Alexander Technique Congress". atcongressdublin.com. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
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