Yael Kirschenmann

Performs in large-scale symphonic productions twice a year at venues such as the Concertgebouw and Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, and participates in international summer tours.

Managed the band Sixty-P, including contacting venues, releasing an EP on Spotify in November 2024, and broadening knowledge in music composition, digital distribution, release planning, and music marketing. Played violin and (bass)guitar.

Worked in a high-end patisserie, developing strong customer-facing skills, teamwork, and operational responsibility.

Chaired the music committee of the study association VIA at the University of Amsterdam, organizing events such as the 'Open Stage' in March 2020 and coordinating music-production workshops with DJs and producers.

Acquired financial partners for the VU orchestra and maintained those relationships.

Worked in a busy bakery, learning to cope with stressful situations, time management, and customer service.

Served as first violinist in a semi-professional symphonic orchestra, performing under high pressure and collaborating within an ensemble of 80 people.

Tutored secondary school students in mathematics and physics.

Assisted with the preparation of the reception of King Willem-Alexander on Kingsday.

Master of Artificial Intelligence with a track in Cognitive Science, graduated in August 2025. Thesis on emotional responses to human versus AI-composed classical music using EEG and physiological data.

Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence with a minor in Music, Culture and Cognition, graduated in July 2022. Thesis on analyzing improvisation performances of jazz and classical musicians with Music Information Retrieval.

Young talent class at the Wackers Academie in Amsterdam, learning drawing, painting, engraving techniques, and art history.