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Cello

I believe that anyone who wants to learn to make music can, so private lessons focus on the student’s needs and are customized for each individual. Regular practice is essential to learning a difficult instrument like cello, so I regularly talk about practice habits in lessons in an open and guilt-free way.

My teaching pulls greatly from the philosophies of the Suzuki and Kodály methods of music instruction. Both philosophies are based on the fundamental principle that music is a language and should be taught as one. By bringing both methods together, my lessons are a combination of instrument playing and music understanding.

In comparison to a traditional Suzuki approach, I introduce music reading early on and I do not use the Suzuki Method materials. Most of the materials that I use in lessons are ones I have created, combining Traditional Children’s Songs used in Kodály lessons with music that I have written, as well as the music students want to play in any style (Western Classical Music, Folk Music, Rock, Pop, Jazz, etc.).

By bringing these great methods together, I aim to fill the gaps present in each to help my students have a comprehensive music education.

The warm-up is the most important part of your practice. Join a professional cellist in a warm-up session designed for those just starting out on cello. 

We will work on bow holds, finger placement, and simple exercises to help make your cello playing easier and more beautiful.

Fundamental Warm-up

Music Theory

Composition

Arrangement and Composition

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

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Concerto Competition

National Chamber Music Competition

Suzuki Cello Certification

Individual and group instruction for string players of all ages.

Cello Instructor

Advanced music theory and chamber music instruction for students in grades 6-12 in the University of Illinois School of Music Academy.

Music Instructor

Individual cello instruction to undergraduate music education majors as well as leader of the CU Cello Ensemble.

Teaching Assistant

Individual and group instruction for beginning to advanced cellists ages 5 and older.

I am an American-Swiss cellist of Chilean heritage (hablo español), and I play, teach, arrange, and compose children’s songs, folk songs, Western classical music, and popular Music.

I believe that anyone who wants to learn to make music can, so private lessons focus on the student’s needs and are customized for each individual. Regular practice is essential to learning a difficult instrument like cello, so I regularly talk about practice habits in lessons in an open and guilt-free way.

My teaching pulls greatly from the philosophies of the Suzuki and Kodály methods of music instruction. Both philosophies are based on the fundamental principle that music is a language and should be taught as one. By bringing both methods together, my lessons are a combination of instrument playing and music understanding.

In comparison to a traditional Suzuki approach, I introduce music reading early on and I do not use the Suzuki Method materials. Most of the materials that I use in lessons are ones I have created, combining Traditional Children’s Songs used in Kodály lessons with music that I have written, as well as the music students want to play in any style (Western Classical Music, Folk Music, Rock, Pop, Jazz, etc.).

By bringing these great methods together, I aim to fill the gaps present in each to help my students have a comprehensive music education.

Fundamental Warm-up - Cello Class

About Sam A.

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