Sunnyside, NY Cello Lessons

All Styles, All Levels! Emphasis on drawing a good tone, and efficient technique to allow for greater ease in playing!

Hi, My name is Geoff and I' m here to teach you the Cello. I offer Technical studies, Solo pieces, NYSSMA, Scales and Arpeggios, Bow Technique, Symphony Repertoire, School Orchestra and other ensemble work and Reading skills. My students do great at NYSSMA, All County as well as LI String Festival. What I teach you, you' ll take with you for ever. Let' s get playing!

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

I am offering cello lessons for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students in the New York area! My rates are relatively cheap, and my lessons can range from 30-90 minutes.I am capable of working with all ages. I would prefer if lessons were held at my school, but I am willing to travel to you if preferred. I am passionate about teaching and sharing my love of music with others. I believe that teaching music is such an amazing way of connecting with others.

I have 15 years of playing experience from some of the best teachers around the country. I am certified to teach all 10 Suzuki books. I cater my teaching to each individual student and my goal is to create a fun nurturing environment.

I am an emotive cellist with two decades experience. As a member of the Park Quartet (the quartet in residence at Park Church) I recently performed at the 100th anniversary of McGolrick Park. I love sharing classical music with all levels of students. Lessons with me are calm, meditative experiences where we use Zen techniques to enter into the heart of music.

I love playing and teaching the cello, and I'm so excited to share that with you. I make lessons fun and engaging, and you'll leave feeling positive and focused on progress. I believe that the technique should serve the music, so we'll always focus on creating art and telling a story. Cello playing mirrors life, so what we do in the practice room will have much larger applications than you might anticipate! From beginning students learning the basics to advanced players who need a push in the right direction, I aim to help you improve quickly and have a great time doing so.

I have six years' professional experience teaching privately, and I specialize in Classical, Jazz, and Popular styles. I use a patient approach to accommodate each student's unique learning styles, challenges, and interests. While each student will have a personalized experience, all the necessary fundamentals will be covered, including technique, note reading, music theory, and ear training. Send me a message letting me know what your goals are. I can't wait to make music with you!

I focus on teaching students the overall musical ideas as well as specific necessary skills needed to portray the musical ideas. Eat Training, music theory and analyzes are also a subject of my discussions with the students, since it is necessary to understand the meaning of the piece and the idea of the composer. Combining Russian, American and French schools of music learnings, I try to provide students with the most well-rounded musical education.

Many years of experience teaching privately, along with experience teaching in an elementary school for several years! I've taught many levels of experience, mostly beginners, helping them start out and develop over the years, but I've also taught intermediate and advanced students. I incorporate theory, ear and rhythmic training into my lessons, as there is only so much to improve without the basics of these skills.