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Cello with Andrew B.

Chicago, Illinois

4.7
(12)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2011
Master of Music in Performance, with Distinction

    About Andrew B.

    4.7
    (12)
    Andrew began playing cello in the public school system. He earned his Bachelor of Music summa cum laude from Arizona State University, where he studied with Thomas Landschoot, and his Master of Music with distinction from DePaul University with former assistant principal of the Chicago Symphony Stephen Balderston. He has performed in masterclasses for a diverse array of artists, including Andres Diaz, Bernard Greenhouse, Phillipe Muller, and Menahem Pressler, as well as the St. Lawrence, Orion, and Brentano String Quartets. Andrew has played with the Illinois Symphony, Rockford Symphony, Southwest Michigan Symphony, South Bend Symphony, and Chicago Chamber Orchestra, and maintains an active teaching and performing schedule in the Chicago area. Committed to the process of continual learning, Andrew has completed training in Suzuki books 1-4 & 8, and plans on completing all book levels. His training has been with Barbara Wampner, and Avi Friedlander. He is also a coffee enthusiast and enjoys visiting Chicago's many unique coffee shops. In warmer weather, he can be seen biking on the lakeshore path and exploring Chicago'™s many diverse neighborhoods.

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    Kelly
    Student's home
    Andrew is incredibly professional and patient. He's great at communicating with the parent and the student. He is very patient and even-keeled which worked wonders with my anxiety-prone son. Andrew has inspired him to achieve more than we ever thought possible and more importantly has instilled the gift of a life long passion in the cello. Highly recommend.
    Posted Jul 16, 2018
    Tad Suzuki
    Student's home
    Andrew is calm and very patient teacher. I started the cello from a scratch with him and now I can play scales and some pieces. He plays beautifully and he knows what has to be done to improve my cello playing. I will recommend Andrew for anyone who wishes to play the cello!
    Posted Aug 17, 2016
    Abhijat
    Teacher's studio
    Extremely patient
    Posted Aug 7, 2016
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    Experience

    Cello Teaching Artist

    Oct, 2015 - Present

    Chicago Metamorphosis Orchestra Project

    Provide group lessons for elementary and middle-school age children in an after-school orchestra program at a CPS school.

    Cello Instructor

    Aug, 2015 - Present

    Solo Classic, Inc.

    Cello Instructor

    Apr, 2015 - Sep, 2016

    Veritas Music and Learning Center

    Cellist

    Jul, 2014 - Present

    42nd Parallel Chamber Orchestra

    Substitute Cellist

    Mar, 2014 - Present

    Illinois Symphony Orchestra

    Cellist, Founding Member

    Dec, 2013 - Present

    Project85 Cello Quartet

    Private Cello Instructor

    Jan, 2013 - Present

    Self, Chicago, IL

    Music Volunteer - Cello Teacher

    May, 2012 - Jun, 2012

    Vive Peru

    Taught music to underserved students in Trujillo, Peru

    Cello Teacher

    Sep, 2011 - May, 2012

    Arizona State University String Project

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Performance, summa cum laude

    Aug, 2008 - May, 2012

    Arizona State University

    Master of Music in Performance, with Distinction

    Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2014

    DePaul University

    Certifications

    Book 1 Teacher Certification

    Jul, 2017

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Received in-depth training in the Suzuki method and philosophy at a 9-day Institute. This included 28 hours of instruction and at least 15 hours of observing experienced and successful teachers working with students. While the Suzuki method is primarily geared toward children and adolescents, the teaching techniques learned transfer well to any age group.

    Book 8 Teaching Certification

    Jan, 2021

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Book 4 Teaching Certification

    Jul, 2019

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Books 2 & 3 Certification

    Jul, 2018

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Awards

    Special Talent Scholarship

    Aug, 2008

    Arizona State University

    Talent Scholarship

    Sep, 2012

    DePaul University School of Music

    Moeur Award

    May, 2012

    Arizona State University

    Affiliations

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Jul, 2017

    The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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