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Cello with Christopher M.

Fountain Valley, California

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2004
Bachelors, Instrumental Music

    About Christopher M.

    Chris received his Bachelors in Instrumental Music from California State University Long Beach’s Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, studying under Dr. David Garrett, cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Joon Sun Jung. He has attended master classes with Johannes Moser, Matt Haimovitz, Andrew Shulman, Joon Sun Jung, and the Alexander String Quartet. He is a registered teacher with the American String Teachers Association and Suzuki Association of the Americas. Chris has completed Suzuki pedagogy with Rick Mooney and Tanya Carey. ​ Currently, Chris performs with the Dana Point Symphony as associate principal cello. He was a member of Symphony Irvine, the Montage Civic Orchestra, and the Crystal Cathedral Hour of Power Orchestra. He is a founding member of Love4Cello, a cello quartet based in Los Angeles, where he also serves as the group’s arranger. In 2014, as a member of the Southern California Chamber Ensemble, Chris performed in Nagoya, Japan, with renowned urhu virtuoso George Gao. He is a string coach for Oak Middle School in Los Alamitos and Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, and is the cello teacher for the Casa Romantica Music Festival Academy. Chris has freelanced and taught privately in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas since 2003.

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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    3 PM-4 PM
    Friday
    3 PM-7 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-10 AM
    1 PM-7 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $60
    90 minutes
    $80
    120 minutes
    $110
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    Experience

    Assistant Principal Violoncello

    Feb, 2012 - Present

    Dana Point Symphony

    Dean Anderson, Musical Director Perform 4 concerts during Spring season (Feb-May) www.danapointsymphony.com

    Principal Violoncello

    Aug, 2012 - Aug, 2014

    Symphony Irvine

    Dean Anderson, Musical Director Performs 5-7 concerts per season

    Orchestra Coach, Bass

    Aug, 2004 - May, 2014

    Fountain Valley High School

    Mark Irons, Band Director Come in during Orchestra period twice a week to work in sectionals or full ensemble critique.

    Private Cello Teacher

    Aug, 2004 - Present

    Fellow Cello Studios

    Teach private lessons to students of all ages and levels, from six years old to sixty years old, brand new beginner or college-bound high school students looking to major in music. Available to teach at my own private studio or online. Any time is a good time to learn how to play the cello!

    Education

    Bachelors, Instrumental Music

    Feb, 2008 - May, 2011

    CSU Long Beach

    Certifications

    Every Child Can

    Jul, 2014

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Every Child Can!© (ECC) is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning. A one-day course taken at the Las Vegas Desert Suzuki Institute in Las Vegas, NV, in July 2014. Instructor: Laurel Ann Maurer.

    Cello Unit 2

    Jun, 2016

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Certified teacher training by the Suzuki Association of the Americas for Suzuki Cello Book 2. A five-day course taken at the Los Angeles Suzuki Institute in Claremont, CA, in June 2016. Instructor: Dr. Tanya Carey

    Cello Unit 1

    Jul, 2015

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Certified teacher training by the Suzuki Association of the Americas for Suzuki Cello Book 1. A eight-day course taken at the Los Angeles Suzuki Institute in Claremont, CA, in July 2015. Instructor: Richard Mooney

    Affiliations

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America

    Apr, 2011

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men "who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America."

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Jul, 2014

    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.

    American String Teachers Association

    May, 2014

    The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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