TEACHING

Timur Yakubov’s teaching is closely connected to his work as a performing violist. Drawing on extensive experience in orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire, his approach focuses on sound production, timing, articulation, and structural clarity under real performance conditions.

At the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, he teaches viola, orchestral repertoire, and chamber music, working with both bachelor’s and master’s students preparing for professional careers.

His work begins with the physical foundations of playing — bow control, contact point, and weight — from which clarity, projection, and articulation develop. Technical challenges are addressed through simplified principles and rebuilt through rhythmic precision and coordination.

A central aspect of his teaching is listening and reaction within ensemble playing — an essential skill often underdeveloped in individual practice.