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Alex W.
Richmond, California
Learn cello from a friendly professional with training in education and performance
I am a cello teacher and performer with over 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 have performed in diverse venues across the country, from concert halls to billionaire's homes to maximum security prisons. 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 W.

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 all ages and levels of experience since 2009. I look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your goals in playing the cello!

Teaches all skill levels

Teaching since 2009

Master's in Music, Cello Performance

Teaches ages 5+

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Cello
Cello
Teaches 1 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Student's Home
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
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30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$70
90 minutes
$85
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30
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In view of the Coronavirus lockdown, we had to resort to the online method of teaching. I believe it has been working fine. Alex is easy to work with, and I'm enjoying learning the cello. Thanks

Posted Apr 22, 2020
Student's home

Great information and lesson!

Posted Mar 20, 2019
Student's home

Alex was very professional and connected very well with my 9 years old.

Posted Oct 31, 2018
Principal Cellist
Jan 2010 - Present
Townsend Opera (Modesto, CA)
Private Cello Teacher
Jan 2009 - Present
Self-Employed
Teaching Artist
Oct 2012 - Jun 2014
Sacramento Youth Symphony Overture Strings
Instructed beginning strings at public elementary school in class sizes of 15-30. Led assemblies, attended meetings, organized concerts, and planned field trips for students.
Cello Teacher
Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
Newsongs School of Music (Elk Grove, CA)
Master's in Music, Cello Performance
Sep 2014 - Jun 2016
Florida State University
Bachelor's in Music, Cello Performance
Sep 2007 - Jun 2012
Sacramento State University
Suzuki Book 1
Sep 2012
Intermountain Suzuki String Institute
Immersive training in philosophies and techniques of beginning Suzuki Method cello instruction, including 15 hours of private and group class observation. Teacher trainer: Priscilla Jones

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Instructor details
Subject: Cello
Cello
Teaches 1 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Student's Home
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
Work hours
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$70
90 minutes
$85
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30