Martin Schippers – Masterclasses

Martin Schippers

Tenor & Bass Trombone Faculty | The Global Conservatory

Martin Schippers is an internationally acclaimed trombonist based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and a member of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. He is also a respected professor at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Switzerland), where he teaches alto, tenor, and bass trombone at the conservatory level. With a career spanning top orchestras, festivals, and institutions worldwide, he is recognized for both orchestral excellence and elite-level pedagogy.

Martin began his musical training at a young age, later studying at the Rotterdam Conservatoire, where his exceptional talent led to early professional appointments. He has held principal and section positions with leading Dutch orchestras and has performed in the world’s most renowned concert halls as a member of the Concertgebouworkest and its brass and chamber ensembles.

In addition to his orchestral career, Martin is an in-demand international educator, regularly teaching masterclasses and performing at major festivals across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. He is known for his clear, structured teaching approach, focusing on sound production, musical clarity, orchestral style, and professional preparation.

Member of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, one of the world’s leading symphony orchestras, performing regularly in top international concert halls.

Professor of Trombone at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, teaching alto, tenor, and bass trombone at the conservatory and professional levels.

Extensive international performance and teaching career, including appearances at major trombone festivals, conservatories, and universities worldwide.

Specializes in structured, high-level instruction for intermediate, advanced, pre-professional, and professional trombonists.

Experienced online educator, teaching students of all ages with professional-grade studio equipment and a clear, results-driven methodology.

Believes in disciplined fundamentals paired with musical freedom, preparing students for orchestral careers, auditions, and advanced conservatory study.