Muziekpublique

Courses overview

Folk violin

Oscar Beerten

MABO - Lycée Maria-Boodschap - Rue de la Braie 22, 1000 Bruxelles

the course

Welcome to the folk violin class! The lessons are divided into two groups: intermediate and advanced.

In the intermediate group, we focus on introducing folk repertoire from Northern countries, especially Scandinavia. Here, you will learn tunes often played during jam sessions in these regions, with a strong emphasis on playing together.

For the advanced group, we delve deeper into technique, more complex repertoire, and improvisation across various styles of folk violin playing. We will also specifically focus on music from Scandinavia and the Northern countries, which is a significant part of our study.

Music theory is not mandatory!

A basic level of the instrument is required. Unsure about your level? Contact Muziekpublique at cursus@muziekpublique.be.

Oscar Beerten

Oscar Beerten is a violinist who has been highly active in Scandinavia since 2015. With his band, Raske Drenge (FO/BE), and various other projects, he operates within both the Nordic folk music scene and the global music scene, with a particular focus on intercultural music projects and community engagement.

In 2019, Oscar graduated from the Malmö Academy of Music (MHM) in the Folk and World Music department. Additionally, he immersed himself in Norwegian traditional music at the University of Southeast Norway, Campus Rauland (USN). In 2023, he obtained a Master of Global Music from Uniarts, Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland.

Oscar’s musical perspectives and interests are highly diverse. He draws strong influences from traditional music of Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, North Africa, as well as Finno-Ugric and Transylvanian music traditions.With his bands, Raske Drenge (FO/BE) and Alterne (DK/BE/EST), he operates within both the Nordic folk music scene and the global music scene, with a particular focus on intercultural music projects and community engagement.

With his bands, Raske Drenge (FO/BE) and Alterne (DK/BE/EST), he operates within both the Nordic folk music scene and the global music scene, with a particular focus on intercultural music projects and community engagement.