Pedagogy
Since his time in Finland, Yoann has developed a deep passion for pedagogy. He has been offering private conducting instruction at the Curtis Institute of Music as an option for master’s students. He also regularly gives masterclasses and private lessons across Europe, working with a wide range of individuals: beginners who wish to discover conducting, students preparing for entrance exams to conducting programs, and conductors getting ready for competitions.
Feel free to contact Yoann to discuss your conducting-related questions or to share videos of your work. Lesson fees are flexible and based on each student’s situation — students set the amount themselves. The first meeting is always free of charge.
Gabriela Opacka-Boccadoro, Poland
“When I contacted Yoann to ask about his time at prestigious institutions like the Sibelius Academy and the Curtis Institute of Music, he responded with genuine openness and insight. He helped me navigate the process of choosing the right conducting programs and thoughtfully reviewed my conducting videos. Based on that, he shared targeted exercises that accelerated my progress and brought me closer to my goals. Yoann even invited me to Philadelphia, where I was fortunate to receive several impactful lessons from him. His enthusiasm is contagious—whether he’s talking about conducting or his love for sports, his passion and energy leave a lasting impression. » online can make all the difference.”
Martin Wålberg, Norway
“ I met Yoann at the Panula Academy in Helsinki. I took private lessons with him over a period, greatly benefiting from his experience, precise insight in conducting technique and pedagogical skills. We also worked together in the preparations of the recording of the opera Ernelinde Princesse de Norvège. Yoann has a fine knowledge of conducting and above all a strong level of consciousness and control of all aspects involved’ all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
Jackson Howard, Canada
“A thoughtful and insightful teacher, Yoann has a clear and efficient pedagogical technique that is extremely malleable to each student. I have taken both private lessons and group classes with him, which have been extremely impactful in both conducting technique as well as in sharing my musical voice.”
Upcoming Conducting Masterclasses
August 10-13, 2025
Aix-en-Provence, France
January 5-10, 2026
Paris, France