Gypsy Academy

The Gypsy Academy is officially called 'The International Children's Academy for Authentic Gypsy and Folk Music in The Hague'. Founded in October 2009, the Gypsy Academy was led by Herr Martin Schaefer, the inspiring gypsy and folk music specialist from Switzerland who enchants parents and children with his music, and teacher Stieneke. The Academy consists of children from 6 to 11 years old who have violin lessons according to the Suzuki method. Since 2018 (former Suzuki pupil) Annemarie van Prooijen and violinist Noa Eyl are at the helm. The Gypsy Academy has an appealing repertoire: Romanian and Hungarian top hits such as the beloved bird imitation, the famous Arabic Yasmina, the Israeli Mazzeltov, the Greek Milise Mou and Irish and Swedish fiddle music.