Grandview, MO Cello Lessons

I've been a cellist since I was 10 years old. I can teach you any genre you want to learn on this surprisingly versatile instrument, and teach students from 5 years old on up. I come from a unique background, though, as my primary instrument is the viola da gamba. There is a strong historical performance element in my cello teaching at the higher levels. Bach should NOT sound like Brahms, and I can show you how to make that difference evident!

Jonathan is a cellist currently studying at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been playing and performing cello since the age of 8 and been involved with music his entire life. While attending school, Jonathan plays with the String Poets Quartet (D.C/Baltimore Areas) who perform at weddings, special occasions, and events. During the year, he plays with the Peabody Symphony and Concert Orchestras performing famous works from great classical to modern day composers. He has been a part of the Young Artists Orchestra at Boston University Tanglewood Institute in Lenox, MA. Jonathan has studied with former associate principal cellist of the New York Philharmonic, Alan Stepansky and current principal cellist of the Baltimore Symphony, Dariusz Skoraczewski. Jonathan follows the Suzuki Book method for beginner cellists. As students tend to advance, individual pieces will be selected from the major repertoire including concertos, etudes and ...

Experienced cello teacher of 7 years! My lesson plan is simple : 1. we warm up with basic scales + finger exercises, 2. we focus on tone + proper technique, and 3. we play from a variety of solo pieces, duets, and ensemble music (I prepare backing tracks to help w/ rhythm and timing... or play the parts myself). If the student is working on music for school orchestra, we work on that as well.

The time devoted to each portion of the lesson is totally adjustable. You will learn what you want to learn at your own pace.

Studying the cello with me will include work with basic skills, bow technique, left hand technique and musicality. In lessons we will do a variety of exercises to strengthen these aspects of cello playing. We will use cello solo pieces and etudes to put these skills in context.

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 strive to treat each student equally no matter how advance the student are. My job as a teacher is to provide students a tool in life. Students will learn the way life works through the art of music. Should the students decide to pursue music or not in the future, I only hope that students will apply what they've learned in music to their everyday problem solving.

Experienced teacher of 15 years, specializing in the beginner/intermediate cello student! All ages welcome. Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student. Not only will you be playing songs in no time, but you will be building a strong foundation of note reading, music theory, ear training, sight reading, technique, and more.

I provide a fun experience of learning to play and share music. My philosophy in working with students is to curb their interests with my vision for their success with technique and musicality. I want my student to not only become good cellist, but also enjoy music on a theoretical and historical level. My overall goal is to make a connection with people that will last and music can be an outlet for growing as a person.

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