Minneapolis, MN Cello Lessons

I have been teaching cello since 1989.
Cello students of all ages and levels are accepted at my studio. All levels of the cello repertoire from the beginning through the Major Concertos will be taught. Students will be placed in courses according to the level of their current repertoire. The sequence of repertoire in the Suzuki Cello School will be used to place students.

Cello lessons offered in a calm environment. I am a cellist with a passion for teaching. If you're, looking for cello lessons, you've found the right place!

The cello is one of the most beautiful instruments! Experts say it has the closest sound to the human voice.

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I have ten years of experience playing cello and about five years of teaching cello, specifically through private lessons and public school orchestra. I can teach you to improve tone and technique while mastering repertoire. Let me help you achieve your string-playing goals.

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.

Study the cello with me! You will learn proper bow and fingering techniques, sheet music reading skills, rhythm skills, and ear-training.

I use a mix of Suzuki and custom methods to ensure your success.

Already play? Want to be a shredding rock cellist? We got this. I can show you how to fit in with a rock, pop, country or hip-hop band.

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!

I have served as the Graduate Teaching Assistant to Tom Landschoot at Arizona State for two years, teaching undergraduate cellists.
In addition, I have over ten years of teaching experience, including my own studio in Iowa and Arizona, leading sectionals for Phoenix Youth Symphony, and faculty positions at Cellobration and Tucson Cello Congress.
As a performer, I am a tenured member of Arizona Opera and regularly play with The Phoenix Symphony.

The Doctor is in! I am the founder and owner of NOVA Music Academy in Winchester with a professional teaching studio and staff to teach every wind and string instrument. I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Flute Performance from Shenandoah University and I have taught children and university students for more than 10 years. Your child deserves the BEST music teacher. From experience I know teachers vary wildly in quality; with me, you are assured expert quality and professionalism that your child deserves.

Whether your child loves Mozart or Moana, is putting their instrument together for the first time, or getting ready for a big audition, I meet your child at their level and I take them to the stars! Contact me directly at NOVA Music Academy anytime 540.686.1968 for a FREE TRIAL lesson.