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Cello with Ashley W.

5.0
(18)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 4+
Speaks English, Mandarin
Teaching since 2016
Master of Music in Cello Performance and Pedagogy

    Build your musical skills with cello practice lessons from a trained and talented instructor

    As an educator, my philosophy is to teach my students how to become the best versions of themselves by creating a safe, healthy learning environment. My mission is to cultivate musicians to be the best they can be by receiving a well-rounded music education, developing mastery, and becoming life-long music appreciators. My goal as an educator is to inspire and encourage students to test their limits and strive for musical, personal, and professional growth. Benefits of being in my cello studio: Flexible schedule: Unlike other cello teachers, I have a lot of availability throughout the day and week. As long as you reschedule within 24 hours, and I can guarantee you have a lesson during that week! Access to resources for free: Students in my studio will receive special access to my cello studio google drive folder on my website. You will find helpful resources such as music, video tutorials, recordings, and so much more that are only available for students in my studio. Anyone can learn: My studio is open to all ages and levels. I teach the person sitting in front of me, not the cello. Nurturing the whole individual: Not every student will become a professional musician, however I want students to understand they have the potential to become one with dedication and the right mindset. All students will develop self-confidence, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for music and the arts. Personalized instruction: All of my lesson plans are tailored to the student I am teaching whether it is a specific technique, working towards a goal, or finding which method of learning is best for them. Receive instant feedback: I believe giving feedback is one of the most powerful things a teacher does. Positive feedback is just as important as negative feedback, and my goal is to keep the feedback concise and meaningful to make it as clear as possible for the student to understand. Achieve specific goals: Not only do I teach you music, but also how to be organized and create a plan to reach specific goals. Whether it is all region/state to UIL to college auditions, both short and long term goals are communicated, and I will work with my students to achieve those goals with a well thought out plan. Effective practice: Are practicing by just playing the piece over and over again? That is not effective, meaningful practice, and I want students to understand they can use their time more wisely with “quality, not quantity” practice. My goal as an educator is to clearly communicate how students should practice at home during our private lessons. Music Theory: All music instruction includes the introduction of music theory, which is a key component of the fundamentals of music. Learning about dynamics, tempo markings, musical form, etc. all contribute to a deeper understanding of music they are playing.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    3 PM-5 PM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-9:30 AM
    4 PM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-9 AM
    3 PM-5 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-9 AM
    Friday
    9 AM-10 AM
    3 PM-5:30 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-2 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-2 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $39
    45 minutes
    $59
    60 minutes
    $79

    About Ashley W.

    5.0
    (18)
    Ashley is a cellist and pianist who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors of Music in Music Studies. She has studied the cello for 14+ years and the piano for 10+ years under the tutelage of Eleonora and Emmanuel Lopez, Professor Bion Tsang, Dr. Sarah Kemmerling, and more. At the Butler School of Music at UT Austin, Ashley has performed with numerous ensembles such as Lab Orchestra, University Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra. She founded the first freshmen-only piano trio and was heavily involved in chamber music at UT. She has played in masterclasses with Madeleine Kabat, assistant principal of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Freudigman, principal cellist of the San Antonio Symphony, and Mark Kosower, principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra and received coachings from the Harrington and Miró String Quartet. In May 2016, she toured with the WTAMU Symphony Orchestra in Prague, Vienna, and Budapest as assistant principal cellist. Ashley is a registered Suzuki cello teacher and a licensed Texas educator in Music EC-12. As a teacher in the UT String Project and student teacher at Round Rock ISD, she has gained many years of teaching experience with different playing levels and ages, ranging from 3 years old to 18+ years old. She strongly believes in encouraging her students to become the best they can be in a healthy and productive learning environment.
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    18 Reviews
    Kevin
    Teacher's studio
    Ashley is kind, encouraging, and supportive. She is passionate about her craft and provides very helpful feedback.
    Posted May 11, 2023
    Maggie
    Teacher's studio
    Ashley is a very patient, kind and helpful teacher. She is the private teacher for my son. My son likes her very much. She is always very clear, telling step by step how to play. She is very pleasant and makes Cello more fun to learn and enjoy. We really love her! Thank you for being our son's teacher, Ashley.
    Posted Oct 4, 2022
    Jennifer
    Teacher's studio
    Ashley was a very enthusiastic and helpful teacher for my daughter. She created challenges without overwhelming and catered lessons to needs. For instance, she looked for relevant music for auditions and checked the audition criteria so my daughter could focus practice.
    Posted Aug 25, 2022
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    Experience

    Cello Teacher

    May, 2015 - Present

    Private Lesson Teacher

    Student Teacher Intern

    Jan, 2020 - May, 2020

    Round Rock ISD

    Teacher

    Jun, 2019 - Jul, 2019

    Songbird Rising Suzuki Camp

    Summer Intern

    Jun, 2019 - Aug, 2019

    Austin Symphony Orchestra

    Teacher

    Sep, 2018 - May, 2020

    University of Texas at Austin String Project

    Taught and co-taught 20 students ages 6-14 in group music classes using a modified Suzuki Method Managed a full weekly studio of 10 students from String Project, implementing technique games, singing, and reviewing pieces from group classes Prepared and presented engaging lessons for a group cello class of 6 four-year-old beginners Directed the Eclectic Styles Festival and brought appreciation to the Native American culture involving over 275 students

    Chamber Coach

    May, 2018 - May, 2019

    Austin Harmony Youth Chamber Orchestra (AHYCO)

    Cellist in the Pastel Piano Trio

    Jan, 2017 - Dec, 2019

    The Butler School of Music

    First and only freshmen chamber group to be granted special permission to join UT Butler School of Music’s chamber music program Received coachings and performed in masterclasses taught by prestigious faculty at Butler School of Music such as the Miro Quartet, Anton Nel, and Colette Valentine

    Performer

    Aug, 2016 - Dec, 2019

    The University of Texas Ensembles

    Performed with Lab Orchestra, University Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra Served as Assistant Principal cellist in University Orchestra Received cello sectional coachings in Symphony Orchestra from well renowned cellists

    Education

    Bachelors of Music in Music Studies, Cello Emphasis

    Aug, 2016 - May, 2020

    University of Texas at Austin

    Master of Music in Cello Performance and Pedagogy

    Aug, 2022

    University of Houston

    Certifications

    Suzuki Teacher Registered in Cello Book 1

    Jul, 2018

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Suzuki Teacher Registered in Cello Book 4

    Jun, 2021

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Suzuki Teacher Registered in Cello Book 5

    Dec, 2020

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Texas Educator Certificate: Music EC-12

    Mar, 2020

    Texas Education Agency

    Certified and has the requisite knowledge and skills to be an educator in music at Texas public schools.

    Suzuki Teacher Registered in Cello Book 3

    Jul, 2019

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Suzuki Teacher Registered in Cello Book 2

    Jul, 2019

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Awards

    University Honors

    Aug, 2016

    University of Texas at Austin

    Paul Olefsky Scholarship

    Nov, 2017

    University of Texas at Austin; the Butler School of Music

    Affiliations

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    May, 2018

    The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America.

    Texas Music Educators Association

    Sep, 2019

    Begun in 1920 as the Texas Band Teachers Association, the Texas Music Educators Association is an organization of over 10,000 school music educators dedicated to promoting excellence in music education. TMEA is comprised of five divisions: Band, Orchestra, Vocal, Elementary and College. On behalf of its members and Texas schoolchildren, TMEA carefully monitors the actions of all state decision-making bodies on issues affecting fine arts instruction in Texas. In addition to many member benefits, TMEA offers professional development opportunities for its members with Region workshops and especially with its annual Clinic/Convention. TMEA supports the future of music education by offering scholarships to music education majors and by sponsoring the Texas Future Music Educators, an organization through which high school students interested in careers in music education learn more about what to expect in their college education and future careers.

    American String Teachers Association

    Dec, 2018

    The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.

    Languages

    Mandarin

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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