Jef De Haes

Jef De Haes is a Lecturer in Chromatic Accordion at LUCA School of Arts Campus Lemmens, Belgium. He combines teaching with active performance roles as a soloist, chamber musician, and symphonic orchestra member. His professional affiliations include roles as artistic leader of the youth accordion orchestra Kortenbalg, teacher at Music Academies in Tienen and Lier, and jury member for international competitions in Austria, Finland, Russia, China, Switzerland, and Bosnia.

His pedagogical contributions span masterclasses, camps, and seminars organized across multiple countries. He has earned prestigious accolades including victories at the Novam (Netherlands) and Lanciano (Italy) competitions, and holds Scandalli Artist status since 2012.

Performance activities include collaborations with chamber groups and big orchestras, reflecting his dual focus on solo and ensemble performance. He actively contributes to music education through his teaching roles and jury engagements in international competitions.