Sugar City, ID Cello Lessons

Getting set up with fundamentals of drawing a good sound with the bow and placing the left hand accurately is important for any string player.

I've had over 20 years experience teaching students of all ages and levels. My main teaching materials are drawn from the Suzuki Method books, but I frequently supplement these materials with other technical studies. I pride myself on a flexible teaching style and will tailor my approach to the individual student. My goal is to create a positive, supportive environment for my students, engaging them in a way that makes learning music (and the cello) fun.

Your cello lessons will be focused upon helping you reach your goals, learn cello technique, and explore music of interest to you taught by an experienced music teacher. Using a variety of resources, you will develop technique, musicianship, and knowledge of music theory, composition, music history, and world music. Studio concerts, family field trips, and workshops are offered throughout the year. I hold bachelors and masters degrees in music education as well as an Indiana Professional Educator License in Music. I have been teaching music lessons for 17 years. Contact me today to learn more about how I can help you reach your goals!

My goal as a teacher is to help you reach your musical goals! My lessons consist of scales, duets, and solo repertoire. Each lesson is different depending on the student I am working with, but the core of my teach is based around these 3 areas.

I first began playing the cello back in 2004 in my Middle School Orchestra and I loved it. I continued playing in other Orchestral settings like at Weber State University, Bonneville Youth Orchestra, my Community Orchestra, and even took lessons from my Orchestra school teacher. This is my favorite instrument to play and is the funnest. I hope I can teach you the ropes too.

I have been teaching over 25 years. I have been playing for over 35 years. I have played professionally in orchestras and chamber ensembles.

I use both the Suzuki and traditional methods for teaching.

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.

Having 10 years of experienced cello teaching, I feel very comfortable helping my students understand the foundations of cello technique. I graduated with a Bachelors of Music from the music conservatory Cleveland Institute of Music, and got my Masters in Music from Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music.

In addition, I completed a 2 year rigorous Suzuki Technique Pedagogy Program where I am now certified to teach all 10 levels of the cello books. I am confident in explaining any questions a student may have. I love to make practicing a game, so that way we are developing the proper skills but also challenging ourselves while having fun! Even I can understand that practicing can get tiresome and dull at times!

As a traveling musician who has performed all over the world, I feel it is important for students to appreciate all types of music. While classical training and technique are absolutely crucial to the beginning stages of a student's development, I like to show the ...

I’m a hardworking and passionate student that would love to help others pursue their interest in the art of playing the cello. Playing cello takes lots of dedication and perseverance, but once you get it, you don’t want to stop playing.

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.