Earth City, MO Cello Lessons

Classical and folk / singer-songwriter

Cello lessons in my studio, at your home, or on-line.

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.

I teach through a traditional style where learning notation is paramount. Proper technique and finger placement will propel us into playing classical pieces and studies.

I have taught private cello as well as public school orchestra (elementary - high school) for many years. My approach is traditional with Suzuki materials and philosophy. In each lesson I cover basic fundamentals of cello playing, solo repertoire, ensemble playing, rhythm and theory. With a fun and enthusiastic approach, we will make a lot of progress in a short amount of time.

Lansing area cellist and teacher with 15 years of teaching experience. Teaches all ages from grade school children through adults. Has received training from internationally recognized cellists and pedagogues. My goal is for students to develop confidence and a love of music through learning to play the cello! I tailor my teaching to the student's needs and have developed a variety of techniques to teach the many aspects of cello playing.

I love showing other people how to play musical instruments, especially cello! If you're a beginner, I'll get you playing music right away; note-reading, scales, and stuff can come later. If you've been playing for a little while, we can work together to help you learn new skills, new music, and practice techniques that can help you progress quickly while avoiding frustration.

I balance a technique oriented approach with creativity and exploration. I am well-versed in many styles and genres of music. In addition to classical music, I specialize in improvisation and electronic music composition/production.

Includes note reading, technique and curated lesson plan.

My priority is to keep in mind that each student has different needs and strengths. Students can expect that I will find ways of teaching that work for them, challenging them while showing them the beauty and fun of playing the cello. I hope for my students to come in with open minds, willing to be challenged and to put in the effort to reach their goals.

Effective teaching calls for a high level of creativity and flexibility. There is no exact formula, that works every time with every student, to teach any given skill. An effective teacher must observe thoughtfully and, often on the spot, come up with solutions that will work with that particular task, for that particular student. I bring a variety of different ideas for activities to my lessons, so that when confronting a difficult skill to learn, such as bow hold or producing a good tone, my student and I do not get stuck in a method book. This is not to knock method books, as they can be invaluable resources. But even if one ...