Parkville, MD Cello Lessons

Classical music-focused, fun and relaxed environment, experienced teacher with top conservatory background

I was an orchestra director for 7 years and taught cello students privately. Specializing in teaching theory, scale techniques.

We will work on left-hand and right-hand technique as well as music reading skills.

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.

Get a strong technical foundation. Build your repertoire. Prepare for auditions.

I have been teaching private lessons since 2008. I have performed on movie soundtracks and was a guest soloist with Hamline University Orchestra. I am certified in Suzuki Method and also teach traditional lessons. I've worked with students age 4 to adult.

You are never too old to begin! I've worked with beginners of all ages.

Playing is about so much more than just classical music and scales! Although we love scales. Scales are how we show off how fast we can play. In addition to solid fundamentals of technique and musicality, I teach a broad range of styles including folk/fiddle, pop, and movie and video game scores. You'll get to learn the music that YOU want to play!

As a musician who has taken private lessons from different teachers for over 12 years, I know the importance of having an organized, supportive, and positive teacher that does not overwhelm the student. Lessons will be structured based on specific aims and goals, with an overview of the previous week at the beginning of each lesson and goal-setting at the end of each lesson. It will be fun and engaging, and ultimately increase the student's interest and ability in playing cello!

The cello is a really cool instrument and I enjoy playing and teaching it.

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!

Working as a professional cellist for twelve years and soon to be cello performance graduate from University of Maryand Baltimore County, I am comfortable teaching all ages and experience levels. My teaching philosophy centers around developing a solid technical foundation as well as developing skills in ear training, sight reading and theory, but most importantly encouraging a creative and fun atmosphere and love for the cello.