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Wei D.
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Speaks French, Mandarin, English -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaches students 5 and up
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Good habits and an excellent attitude make great cellists. It doesn't hurt to love music too. I love music and I love to share my passion with my students.
Having a teacher who is an experienced performer is an important quality in a teacher. I am a professional classical musician currently working as a freelance cellist in the Chicago area. I play with Chicago Philharmonic, the Northbrook Symphony, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the Northwest Indiana Symphony, among others. Before coming to Chicago I played for 13 seasons with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
I have taught privately for over 10 years including 2 years in Paris. My teaching is a reflection of my teacher, Phillippe Muller. I studied with Msr. Muller while studying at the Paris Conservatory. Msr. Muller is currently a Professor of Cello at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City.
About Wei
Even though I have been teaching and performing on the cello for most of my life, it's not all there is to who I am. I am a chef (almost--12 weeks to go), a mom, a wife. I have a cute little Tibetan Terrier that loves visitors. My husband and I love hiking in beautiful places. Studying with me
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Alex W.
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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaches students 5 and up -
Bachelor's in Music, Cello Performance from Sacramento State University
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Online Cello Teacher
I am a cello teacher and performer with 10 years of teaching experience. This is what I do full time, and I love it! I enjoy working with children, adults, and groups of all ages and levels of experience.
I am a classically trained cellist and received my Bachelor's in Music, Cello Performance from Sacramento State University, and my Master's in Music, Cello Performance from Florida State University.
I play in weddings, living rooms, fancy events, and various orchestras. I've held section and principal roles in the Tallahassee Symphony, Townsend Opera, Pacific Chamber Orchestra, and North State Symphony.
Reach out if you are interested in beginning or continuing your studies in cello!
About Alex
I am a cello performer and teacher based in the Bay Area. This is what I do full-time, and I love it! I received my Master's in Music, Cello Performance from Florida State University, and my Bachelor's in Music, Cello Performance from Sacramento State University. I have been teaching students of
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Brendon P.
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Teaching since 2014 -
Awarded 1st Place Strings from Tuesday Musical Association Competition -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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I have over 20 years of playing experience from some of the best teachers around the world. 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.
About Brendon
Brendon Phelps is forging a path as an engaging cellist and collaborator, characterized by his sense of individuality, depth of expression, and expansive palette of color. His playing has been described by The Strad as “...rich but clear sound and beautiful shaping and leading.” As a collaborat
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Pecos S.
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Speaks Spanish, English -
Awarded Baroque Concerto Competition Winner from San Francisco Conservatory Of Music -
BM Cello Performance from University of Oregon
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Online Cello Teacher
I am a professional performing artist and educator who believes that everyone is inherently musical. I have extensive experience with students of all ages and abilities and enjoy cultivating the interests in those whom I teach.
About Pecos
New York-based cellist Pecos was the winner of the 2016 Baroque Concerto Competition at the San Francisco Conservatory and has performed on baroque and modern instruments across the US, the Czech Republic, Italy and Austria. Pecos has recorded for the Naxos label as a Fellow at the National Orchestr
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Genevieve T.
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Teaching since 2007 -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Awarded New York Philharmonic Zarin Mehta Fellow from New York Philharmonic
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Online Cello Teacher
Having 20+ years of playing experience, and 10+ years of professional experienced cello teaching, I feel very comfortable helping my students understand the foundations of cello technique.
My lessons are structured very clearly with some technique work at the beginning, whether it be scales or a study, followed by a piece or work we’ll work on together to finish off the lesson.
In addition, I send each of my students off with their very own practice regiment and practice journal/log ✍️, that they can use to track their own progress throughout their week, keep track of their assignments, and lastly, write out any comments or questions that come up in between lessons.
I also share music and other supplemental materials to my students when possible in these practice regiments, so that they do not always have to purchase it or search for it themselves :)
I’m happy to help and guide my students however they need it :)
Here’s some more background on me:
I graduated with a ...
About Genevieve
I am a professional cellist, skilled in all solo, chamber, and orchestra settings. My playing has invited me into the top ranking music festivals in the world including Tanglewood Music Center, Aspen Music Festival, Music Academy of the West, and many others. These opportunities have led me to perf
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She knows so much about the instrument but does a great job starting with the fundamentals of the cello and then moving forward at whatever pace you are comfortable with. I have seen her teach any age (5-83) and any skill level (total beginner to working pro), all with the same focused attention and dedication to the student.
5/5 would recommend to anyone interested in learning this beautiful instrument! This price is a total bargain!


Quinn L.
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Speaks Chinese, English -
Awarded Piano trio prize from Shanghai Conservatory of Music -
Music Master degree from University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
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Online Cello Teacher
Teach cello since I was in College. have a lot of experience of teaching both kids and adults.
About Quinn
Hello, my name is Quinn. I offer cello lesson and violin lessons in-person and online. I began my cello studies at age of seven and won my first cello competition at ten. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Cello Performance at The Shanghai Conservatory of Music in China and Master’s Degree from
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