Vincent Cortvrint

After studying with Michel Lefebvre, Cortvrint continued his education at the Conservatoire National Supérieur in Paris, where he took lessons with Michel Debost and M. Bourgues. He was selected for the 'stage professionnel de musicien d'orchestre'. Teaching is a true passion for Cortvrint. "Breaking down musical pieces into the smallest elements and then bringing those elements back together into a whole is a beautiful process," he says. "And during that process, many things come into play, such as becoming aware of your body, your good and bad habits, and learning to listen to yourself or to others." Cortvrint is a strong advocate of ensemble teaching. "An ensemble lesson can last four hours, but you learn so much more when you study together. You learn from the mistakes of others and learn to consider your fellow musicians. That takes commitment." Cortvrint: "Ultimately, I hope to give students confidence in themselves, so they can study pieces independently and, of course, deliver a fantastic performance."