Biography

Lisa has been immersed in the world of classical music since childhood. Merely listening to and watching concerts, operas, and recordings was not enough — she aspired to become a professional musician and artist. She began her musical journey at the Municipal Academy for Music and Theater in Tielt (Belgium), where she earned diplomas in violin (in the class of Sofie Moors and Nele Cornillie) and classical voice (in the class of Catherine Vandevelde). During her time at the academy, Lisa also participated in the children's choirs Bonzaï and Banzaï, as well as the orchestra and string ensemble, performing in various projects such as the musicals “De Witte Slang” (Damien Parmentier/Thomas Blondelle) and “Foesjiet” (Willie Verdievel), and concerts featuring a CD recording of “Earth Tones” (Dirk Brossé—with Arco Baleno).

While attending the academy, Lisa decided in 2016 to continue her secondary education at the Secondary School for Arts (Arts High School) campus Lemmens Institute in Leuven (Belgium), where she subsequently obtained her secondary school diploma. In addition to her major in violin, she studied piano and voice, with supplementary subjects including music theory, written and practical harmony, music history and analysis, and more. In 2018, Lisa began her Bachelor's degree program in Instrumental/Vocal Performance (majoring in violin) in the class of Professor Elisa Kawaguti. After obtaining her Bachelor's degree, she earned her Master of Arts degree in Instrumental/Vocal Performance in the class of Professor Lilia Umnova, graduating Magna cum Laude in her major (violin). Finally, she obtained her Master's degree in Chamber Music (Specialization) in the class of Professor Lilia Umnova and under the guidance of Professors Timur Sergeyenia and Roeland Hendrikx.

Lisa began teaching private violin and music theory lessons at the start of her first master's degree program. Over the past few years, she has taught students of all ages and skill levels. In addition to teaching, she is active as a soloist, chamber musician (Auristra Duo), and orchestral musician. As a musician and artist, she has gained experience through various solo, orchestral, and ensemble projects in Belgium and Germany:

Klassische Philharmonie Bonn — "Auf Nach Paris" with soloist Aleksey Shadrin (cello) under the direction of Vladimir Fanshil, and "Beethoven & Brahms" with soloist Caleb Borick (piano) under the direction of Alexander Hülshoff. Both projects — in which Lisa participated as a section player, first violin — consisted of a 10-concert tour across 10 different German cities (Karlsruhe, Bremen, Bonn, Berlin, Bielefeld, Hanover, Hamburg, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Wiesbaden, Uelzen, and Bad Neuenahr).

LUCA Philharmonic Orchestra & LUCA String Ensemble — Annual projects during the period from 2018 to 2023 (as a section player and principal second violin).

VLAMO Orkest — "Christmas Concert" (as a tutti player).

Egmont Symphony Orchestra — "J. Brahms & A. Dvořák" with soloist Filip Sporniak (cello), conducted by Vincent Horsten (as a section player).

Leuven International Orchestra (LIO) — Together with her two former co-founders, Lisa organized projects and recordings from start to finish: "Uit Leuvens Tijd" and the Lio Christmas Concert featuring “The Nutcracker” (P.I. Tchaikovsky) & “Opéra Le Chat” (D. Parmentier and D. Donies), conducted by Lucìa Marco Arzallus (serving as concertmaster).

Fugato Ensemble — "St. John Passion" by J.S. Bach, with the Pro Musica chamber choir under the direction of Thomas Van Haeperen (as principal second violin).

Leuvens Universitair Koor (LUK) — "Dido & Aeneas" conducted by Kevin Hendrickx (as principal second violin).

Schola Muntis Ensemble — "Que Tout l'Enfer Fuie" with the Florilegium choir, conducted by Mark Thijs (as concertmaster and soloist).

•  “Apero Con Fuoco” aperitiefconcert te Tielt — Solo works for violin and piano by Franz Schubert, Edward Elgar, and Gabriel Fauré with pianist Jan Huylebroeck.



Passion for music and a thirst for learning

When looking for a violinist or violin teacher, the choice today is greater than ever—there are countless musicians out there. Yet the violin is not simply an instrument you pick up as a casual sideline. It demands dedication and patience, but above all, guidance that goes beyond merely teaching the right notes. That is precisely where Lisa makes the difference.

During the lessons, you not only learn the correct posture, how to execute movements, and how to play notes, but you also delve into the history and techniques (left- and right-arm mechanics) of the various violin schools that have shaped violin technique over time. You learn to create diverse tonal colours by mastering left- and right-arm techniques. You learn to comprehend scores in their entirety and how to translate musical phrases and emotions onto your instrument. Your ear is refined to such an extent that, equipped with the technical and artistic knowledge you have gained, you will be able to work independently on new musical pieces in the future.

Lisa's goal is to provide you with all the tools you need—and to teach you how to use them—so that, after the course, you can independently continue practicing and playing (new) music.