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Brainport Sounds is a dynamic music education initiative dedicated to nurturing musical talent and building strong community connections through personalized violin lessons, creative workshops, and meaningful musical experiences in Eindhoven and the wider Brainport region.

Through both individual teaching and ensemble work, the project brings together people of different ages and cultures, combining music education with artistic collaboration. Lessons are offered in English and Portuguese, and the initiative is open to international collaborations across disciplines and cultures.


At its core, Brainport Sounds is guided by three values:

  • Music, as a powerful tool for cognitive development, emotional expression, and lifelong learning;

  • Connection, as music speaks a universal language that transcends borders, celebrates diversity, and brings people together;

  • Community, as music creates a sense of belonging — a shared space where individuals grow collectively and feel part of something meaningful.

De persoon achter Brainport Sounds

Kika Marquardt is a brazilian violinist, educator, and creative project manager based in the Netherlands. With over 25 years of experience in orchestras and more than a decade dedicated to teaching, Kika combines a deep passion for music with a commitment to inclusive education and meaningful artistic experiences. 

Klik hier om Kika's werk te zien
Een selectie van projecten, optredens en creaties door de jaren heen. Bekijk het in de fotogalerij → 

Kika in the spotlight 
Discover the story behind Brainport Sounds and its founder.
Read the article on Uit in Eindhoven  → 

 25 

years of orchestral experience 

10

years teaching violin, music, and creativity

2

awards for artistic productions (innovation in orchestral formats and children's performances)

Fotogalerij

"Villa das Crianças", an acclaimed children’s production featuring the Pantalla Quartet and Katia Horn, reached an audience of over 10,000 children across South Brazil (2014).
"Villa das Crianças", an acclaimed children’s production featuring the Pantalla Quartet and Katia Horn, reached an audience of over 10,000 children across South Brazil (2014).
"Cirandas para Mozart" (Songs for Mozart), a string trio performance inspired by traditional Brazilian children's folksongs (cantigas de roda), using 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 size violins, presented as part of the Música na Praça project in Curitiba, Brazil (2019).
"Cirandas para Mozart" (Songs for Mozart), a string trio performance inspired by traditional Brazilian children's folksongs (cantigas de roda), using 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 size violins, presented as part of the Música na Praça project in Curitiba, Brazil (2019).
"Carnival of the Animals" concert, featuring storyteller Fafá Conta alongside the Curitiba Philharmonic Orchestra, performed at Teatro Guaíra, Curitiba, Brazil (2017).
"Carnival of the Animals" concert, featuring storyteller Fafá Conta alongside the Curitiba Philharmonic Orchestra, performed at Teatro Guaíra, Curitiba, Brazil (2017).
Child playing with a cardboard violin. A playful outdoor activity held with children in the square to spark interest in music. Curitiba, Brazil (2019).
Child playing with a cardboard violin. A playful outdoor activity held with children in the square to spark interest in music. Curitiba, Brazil (2019).
Children and their parents enjoyed the "Carnival of the Animals" concert, featuring storyteller Fafá Conta and the Curitiba Philharmonic Orchestra, performed at Teatro Guaíra. Curitiba, Brazil (2017).
Children and their parents enjoyed the "Carnival of the Animals" concert, featuring storyteller Fafá Conta and the Curitiba Philharmonic Orchestra, performed at Teatro Guaíra. Curitiba, Brazil (2017).
A musical presentation for children with autism and Down syndrome, held as part of the Rede Sol social inclusion program by the Curitiba Cultural Foundation. Curitiba, Brazil (2019).
A musical presentation for children with autism and Down syndrome, held as part of the Rede Sol social inclusion program by the Curitiba Cultural Foundation. Curitiba, Brazil (2019).