Tolleson, AZ Cello Lessons

Help with orchestra at school and proper technique as well as internation

Learn fundamental technique in a variety of different styles with an emphasis on the underlying theories that make up the musical world.

I have been teaching beginning cello for seventeen years. I teach both traditional western methods and Suzuki style. I have a Doctorate in Music. I am very experienced teaching all ages. I teach out of my home studio in Scottsdale. If you have ever dreamed of learning to play music, I can help you make that dream come true.

I am a string specialist. That means I teach and play violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, ukulele and piano. I earned B.A. earned from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado where I was a double major in classical guitar and double bass. In my senior year I was the recipient of the Annual Concerto Contest where I performed the "Concerto in A Major" on double bass with the University orchestra for the spring concert. I have played in both professional and semi-professional orchestras in Colorado and Arizona. I believe that any student will practice more if he or she likes the music they are playing. Periodically I will ask a student to give me a name of a piece of music that they would like to learn how to play. I notate it for them, often simplifying the rhythm and chords in Finale NotePad and give it to them free of charge. I teach students how to play music on their given instrument. Not just how to play the instrument but working on ...

I played the cello throughout high school and college. I use the same principles to teach the cello that I do the violin. We focus on correct technique and characteristic sound while developing musicality and a well rounded music education.

Have fun playing the cello! I emphasize beautiful tone and expressive playing. I am a patient teacher. Methodical yet flexible. All ages and levels!!

I am a highly skilled player who is passionate about teaching people how to play an instrument that means so much to me. I believe that becoming a musician deeply enriches one’s life (as it has mine) and therefore I strive to teach what ever style a you may wish to learn. I am always learning more Bach and romantic Concertos, but I also play improvisatory styles in folk settings. I am currently in school studying to become a professional cellist under the instruction of a professor who learned from Paul Tortelier himself!

I cater each private lesson to the student depending on their needs and goals.
I love sharing my passion for music through teaching students of all level.

I have studied cello privately for 3 years.
My philosophy derives not only from the specifics of learning an
instrument, but also from the life lessons that music can bring to a child. The child can learn how dedication, perseverance, and self-awareness can result in beautiful music and a more colorful life.