Doggen, Yentl
Biography
Born:
Country: Belgium
Studies: Luca School of Arts (Bachelor of Music: Jazz Studies, Masters of Music: Drums and Percussion)
Teachers: Andres Liefsoens, Alois Verbeeck and Geert Verschraegen
Website: https://yentldoggen.com/ |
Freelance Musician
As a freelance musician, Yentl has performed in various settings, playing an array of instruments including drums, percussion, guitar and piano. He has played in symphonic orchestras, in operas and musicals, jazz-, rock-, funk- and big bands, for studio recordings, in electronic music settings, as well as many others.
Teaching
Yentl began teaching in 2010, instructing private drum lessons before teaching at the Music Academy Zaventem and the JMA Sterrebeek in 2016. He continued to teach at both until he left to travel in 2019. While travelling, he taught music at King Island District High School (AUS) in 2020 and 2021and gave private lessons on the Island.
Musical Director
Yentl’s expertise in conducting and composing began in 2011 when he took the artistic director position for the Drum- & Percussion band Paal. In 2016 he took the same role for the Meerhouts Percussion Orchestra and continued with both these orchestra’s until he left for travel. Yentl gained his advanced knowledge of electronic music composition through his work in Live After Tomorrow, his graduation project.
Drums & Percussion
Yentl’s passion for drums & percussion began when he started to play in his local drum- & percussion band and has since progressed into making it his profession. Focusing on playing the drums in a variety of settings, he is a sought after drummer. He became a Laureate in the Belfius Classics Contest, winning the first prize in 2012.
Works for Percussion
Arrangements for Percussion
Axel F
Cantaloupe Island
Chariots of Fire - Percussion 14
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