Redding, CT Cello Lessons

Getting set up with fundamentals of drawing a good sound with a bow is important for any string player, and I would be happy to help you with technique and sight reading for your school orchestra program!

My students should expect a well-rounded education on cello involving technical studies, playing in a variety of styles including, playing solo works, and having a great time!

Beginner cello instruction based on custom curriculum. Usually after 2-3 hours of active instructions, most students are able to play simple melodies.

After graduating from the Juilliard School of Music I played with the New Jersey Symphony for 3 years and then moved to Switzerland where I was Principal cellist with the Beil Orchestra. I have spent 30 years teaching cello with good success. I enjoying helping students getting better. I teach the rudiments of the bow arm, bow grip and how to change the direction of the bow.

The student will be instructed on the basics of proper playing techniques, music theory, and musicianship. They will learn to read music and also play by ear which will make them a well rounded player.

I believe that a student is capable of doing anything, and that musical ability is something that can be taught to anyone who works diligently. I teach each student according to their unique set of skills and challenges so that I can help them understand their strengths and build upon their weaknesses. I teach each student according to their unique set of skills an challenges so that I can help them understand their strengths and build upon their weaknesses.

I have 15 years of playing experience from some of the best teachers around the country. I am certified to teach all 10 Suzuki books. I cater my teaching to each individual student and my goal is to create a fun nurturing environment.

I LOVE TEACHING BEGINNERS! :)

I love playing and teaching the cello, and I'm so excited to share that with you. I make lessons fun and engaging, and you'll leave feeling positive and determined. I believe that the technique should serve the music, so we'll always focus on creating art and telling a story. Cello playing mirrors life, so what we do in the practice room will have much larger applications than you might anticipate! From beginning students learning the basics to advanced players who need a push in the right direction, I can guarantee you'll improve quickly and have a great time doing it.

Biography

Jill was inspired at a young age by her mother and grandmother in both art & music and spent much time playing cello and guitar. She continued her music studies at the New England Conservatory, University of the Pacific, San Francisco and San Jose State, where she received her B.M in Cello Performance in 2002.

Her primary teachers include her mother, Susan Miller, Millie Rosner, Irene Sharp and Jean-Michel Fonteneau. She has attended masterclasses with Mario Brunello, Tanya Tomkins, Enrico Bronzi, Raphael Walfisch, Bonnie Hampton and participated in festivals and workshops such as the New Directions Cello Festival, the San Francisco World Music Festival, Moab Music Festival and the Cello Classics Course in Tereglio, Italy.

In 2006, Jill was the recipient of the Suzuki Teacher Training Scholarship awarded by the American Suzuki Institute and attended the International Suzuki Conference in Torino, Italy. Jill continues to be inspired by the philosophy and pedagogical ideas