As main subject piano teacher at Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam, I contributed to the piano curriculum as department representative.
After that I lived in Los Angeles, where I worked for the non-profit Jazz Hands for Autism, helping to set up the curriculum and various lesson programs, and taught piano and music theory. During that time I also served on the board of the Netherlands-America Foundation SoCal, where I worked to support Dutch artists and creatives in Los Angeles.
In 2024 I started my own company for social skill building through the arts, aimed at neurodivergent young people. They could use it free of charge through their SDP budget (the American counterpart of the Dutch PGB) via the Regional Center.
In 2026 I moved back to the Netherlands, and in December I started as cultural education advisor at Plein C, the North Holland center of expertise.
- 2017–2021
Main subject piano teacher, Codarts University of the Arts
Rotterdam, NL
Main subject piano lessons to bachelor’s and master’s students. Department representative for the piano curriculum.
- 2021–2024
Curriculum advisor and piano teacher, Jazz Hands For Autism
Los Angeles, US
Lessons for young people and adults with autism, curriculum development and organization of concerts and workshops.
- 2022–2023
Board member, Netherlands-America Foundation SoCal
Los Angeles, US
Board member until March 2023, then informal cultural advisor.
- 2024–2026
Founder, company for social skill building through the arts
Los Angeles, US
Music education and social skill building through the arts for neurodivergent young people.
- 2026
Cultural education advisor, Plein C
Haarlem, NL
Center of expertise for cultural education in North Holland. Advises cultural organizations and schools: high schools, vocational schools and colleges.
As a pianist I moved between jazz and classical music. Alongside my own projects I played in various ensembles, including Pol Belardi’s Urban Voyage and the Dick de Graaf Quartet. I performed at venues including the Bimhuis, the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Lantaren Venster, TivoliVredenburg and the North Sea Jazz Festival.
Twin Paradox
Loran Witteveen Trio, released by Winter & Winter. With Clemens van der Feen (bass) and Tristan Renfrow (drums).
Listen on Spotify →- 2014Winner, Dutch Jazz Competition
- 2013Soloist Prize, Keep An Eye International Jazz Award
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For questions or collaboration, you can reach me via LinkedIn.