T. 691 372677 jpirrotte@yahoo.fr

Younger years Born in 1959 in Luxembourg, I started my theoretical music education and first practice at the local music school and harmony. An unexpected curiosity and pleasure to l earn numerous instruments quickly developed my enthusiasm to reserve music a special place in my mind and life. Over the years I accomplished piano and keyboard courses, followed by intense years in the domain of percussion and various stringed instruments. In connection with the passion for travel and discovery, the interest laid on i nstruments from foreign cultures. (Djembe, Amadinda, N’Goni, Tabla, Ghatan, Kora,…) Even when my curiosity in technology, functionality, and artisanship have guided my scholarship and determined my professional career (civil engineer) this considered never an obstacle. My passion for all kind of materials, the fact to produce “sound” from a wide variety of resources was not a contradiction to my everyday professional life, but rather a challenge. It established little by little my aspiration and aptitude to produce instruments on my own. In 2018, at the end of my professional activity, the gained time offered new opportunities to dedicate my everyday life on many facets of music, solo or in collectively. This allowed me to develop my own skills and participate on various courses (ex: intensive Batá course @Conservatoire de Luxembourg). Since then, my days have been filled with concerts, accompaniment of dance, yoga or art exhibitions, with a current attention on social music projects (Concerts for Fondation EME; long-term projects as Music@Parkisonlux; diverse projects promoting integration and social inclusion) and since 2020 individual teaching. These years… The multiplicity of instruments and social interacting with persons of all generations, most diverse cultures, abilities and disabilities, led and inspired me to focus on an astonishing and extraordinary instrument: The HANDPAN My enthusiasm to teach this skill is sharing t he knowledge and experience that this instrument is suitable to replace words by sounds and converse stress to sensuality, spirit and fun. Perfect for beginners, there are no wrong notes ;-) Be curious and try it… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handpan