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Cello with Alex W.

San Francisco, California

5.0
(6)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2009
Master's in Music, Cello Performance
  • 2 Repeated Students

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!

Instructor details

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21st Ave
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Teaching Hours

Tuesday
9 AM-11 AM
Wednesday
9 AM-2 PM
5:30 PM-7 PM
Thursday
9 AM-11 AM
Sunday
5 PM-6 PM
8 PM-9 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$53
60 minutes
$70
90 minutes
$105

About Alex W.

5.0
(6)
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!
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6 Reviews
Linda
Online
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
Tuala
Student's home
Great information and lesson!
Posted Mar 20, 2019
Mattia
Student's home
Alex was very professional and connected very well with my 9 years old.
Posted Oct 31, 2018
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Experience

Principal Cellist

Jan, 2010 - Present

Townsend Opera (Modesto, CA)

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)

Private Cello Teacher

Jan, 2009 - Present

Self-Employed

Education

Bachelor's in Music, Cello Performance

Sep, 2007 - Jun, 2012

Sacramento State University

Master's in Music, Cello Performance

Sep, 2014 - Jun, 2016

Florida State University

Certifications

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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