Cello with Brenda L.

I love teaching cello! I’ve spent over 30 years of my life doing it and at this point, I think I’m quite good at what I do. :) I have a reputation for students with solid technique who have learned how to solve problems and play in tune, in rhythm, with good sound and musical understanding. Let me help you do so! While a few of my students have gone on to study music with the goal of being professional musicians, most of my students are hobby-players. They're expanding their enjoyment of music by gaining a better understanding of it through hands-on work. They're enjoying the timeless pleasure of making music themselves rather than listening to someone else do it. My students are adults, pre-teens, and teenagers. They come from a variety of backgrounds. Some are entirely new to music study, others have played instruments besides cello, and some have been playing cello for awhile and were ready for a new teacher. My teaching style is flexible: we work on whatever your playing needs to succeed. I have a doctorate in cello from the University of South Carolina. I also have a master's degree in cello and a bachelor's in music history. In the past, I've taught cello at Clemson University, North Greenville University, Anderson University, and the University of South Carolina, as well as for 30+ years in my private studio Please note that I teach students age 10 and up.