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Cello with Claire A.

Brooklyn, New York

5.0
(30)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 2-99
Speaks French, English
Teaching since 2006
Masters in Music - Cello Performance

    Learn the cello at your pace from a pro musician with over a decade of teaching experience

    Ask me about classes and subscription pricing! Let's get you playing the music you've been hearing in your head. Each week, you'll get a personalized practice guide tailored to your goals. I love playing and teaching the cello, and I cant wait to share that passion with you. My teaching style is as slow as you need, as fast as you can go. Technique should always serve the music, so we'll focus on creating art and telling the story that you want to tell. I'll work with you to create a personalized study plan that is engaging, positive, and progress-oriented. Lessons are open to anyone, even if you don’t have a cello yet! I have worked with everyone from beginning students learning the basics of holding the bow to advanced players & colleagues looking for a discerning ear. I generally recommend 45 minutes for beginners, but there's no time limit; I love to dive into details and can work as long as you can! This year, I founded my teaching studio HelloCello, and I'm so excited to bring you along for the ride. Your subscription comes with group lessons, practice videos, collaborative projects, and performance opportunities so you can learn at your own pace and in your own way. As an added bonus, all new students will receive the 70-page Cello Handbook I recently published as part of my online cello series, "Hello Cello." Congratulations on taking an amazing first step towards learning cello, and I can't wait to meet you in our first lesson!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-6:30 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-2 PM
    2:30 PM-3 PM
    4:30 PM-6:30 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-6:30 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-5:30 PM
    Friday
    1 PM-6:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $90
    45 minutes
    $115
    60 minutes
    $150

    About Claire A.

    5.0
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    Claire is a professional musician based in NYC. She performs regularly with the Sarasota Orchestra and the Sarasota New Music Ensemble. She toured the United States with the Weimar Staatskapelle, and has spent many summers performing in the Aspen Music Festival. She frequently collaborates with preeminent musicians such as NY Philharmonic harpist Nancy Allen, and flute soloist Carol Wincenc. Claire is a graduate of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, where she won the 2017 Cello Competition to perform the Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1. She earned a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Yale University, where she was co-Principal Cello of the Yale Symphony Orchestra, and played with the all-cello rock group Low Strung. Her cello teachers have included Eric Kim (Jacobs School), Richard Aaron (Juilliard), Alan Harris (Eastman), Maria Kisoupolos (NY Philharmonic), Eric Bartlett (NY Philharmonic), and Wolfram Koessel (American String Quartet). Claire has taught for over 10 years, beginning with teaching through a local community service program from the age of 15. She has taught as part of the Aspen Music Festival PALS program, and has worked at the Perlman Music Program with young artists from all over the world. She maintains an online studio, and creates online courses in cello. She lives and breathes the cello, and can't wait to share that passion with you.

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    30 Reviews
    Kate
    Online
    My experience taking cello lessons from Claire was such a positive one! I decided to learn cello as an adult, with no prior knowledge at all. Claire helped me familiarize myself with the instrument, explained how to care for it, taught posture, technique, etc., all through virtual lessons. She is Very personable, patient, and knowledgable. I highly recommend taking lessons from her!
    Posted Jun 18, 2021
    Dr. Jason Christensen
    Online
    Claire has contagious optimism with an amazing attention to detail. Can’t wait for many more.
    Posted Apr 28, 2021
    Shealyn
    Online
    Claire. Is. Amazing!!!!!! She is encouraging, lets me go at my own pace and she is so much fun to work with! I’ve wanted to play cello my whole life and she’s helping me make a dream come true. Stop scrolling now and take lessons with Claire!!!
    Posted Mar 26, 2021
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    Experience

    Cellist

    Nov, 2020 - Present

    The Astralis Chamber Ensemble

    Classical performances with professional touring ensemble Astralis, with flutist Angela Massey and pianist Chee-Hang See.

    Artistic Director

    Mar, 2020 - Present

    MusiqBx

    MusiqBx is a new podcast brought to you by Juilliard and Yale graduates. Our goal is to break the boundaries of classical music, which has an uncertain future. The current delivery model is targeted at an audience that is primarily educated, white, older and affluent. Access to classical music is a challenge for most. Live classical music is accessible in concert halls and concerts are expensive. Secondly, radio is another way that classical music is accessible, but it is a passive method that tends to appeal to an educated audience, and does little to convert a wider audience. In addition, there is a lingering stigma classical music being elitist and exclusive. MusiqBx seeks to reverse that stigma and increase the scope and audience of classical music with weekly guest artists, engaging interviews, and educational segments that bring classical music back to the people.

    CEO

    Dec, 2019 - Present

    Private company

    Created online cello learning videos and assignments for older beginners, managing sales, students, content creation, marketing, and merchandise.

    Fellow

    Jun, 2019 - Present

    The Perlman Music Program

    Fellow at the Perlman Music Program on Shelter Island and in Sarasota, Florida. Works with young artists at Itzhak Perlman’s summer and winter festivals.

    Musician

    Sep, 2018 - Present

    The Sarasota Orchestra

    Musician with the Sarasota Orchestra, employed for Masterworks series.

    Cello Teacher

    Oct, 2017 - Present

    TakeLessons

    Private Teacher

    Aug, 2017 - Aug, 2019

    Riverside School of Music

    Maintained a private studio at the Riverside School of Music in Greenwich.

    Orchestral Coach

    Aug, 2017 - Aug, 2019

    Greenwich Young Artists Philharmonic

    Coached orchestra rehearsals and taught sectionals for cellists.

    Teacher

    Jun, 2016 - Aug, 2016

    Aspen Music Festival and School PALS Program

    Student

    Jun, 2000 - Aug, 2010

    The Aspen Music Festival and School

    Participated in the Aspen Music Festival and School for ten years in subsequent summers. Orchestral, chamber, and solo experience in the mountains of Aspen, Colorado.

    Education

    GED

    Sep, 2006 - Jun, 2010

    Loyola School

    Masters in Music - Cello Performance

    Aug, 2014 - May, 2017

    Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University

    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

    Aug, 2010 - May, 2014

    Yale University

    Certifications

    CPR/AED

    Jun, 2019

    American Red Cross

    CPR/AED training for professional rescuers.

    Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

    Feb, 2021

    McMaster University and the University of California San Diego

    Dr. Barbara Oakley Dr. Terrence Sejnowski join forces in this course to teach easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. We’ll learn about the how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. We’ll also cover illusions of learning, memory techniques, dealing with procrastination, and best practices shown by research to be most effective in helping you master tough subjects. Using these approaches, no matter what your skill levels in topics you would like to master, you can change your thinking and change your life. If you’re already an expert, this peep under the mental hood will give you ideas for: turbocharging successful learning, including counter-intuitive test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. If you’re struggling, you’ll see a structured treasure trove of practical techniques that walk you through what you need to do to get on track. If you’ve ever wanted to become better at anything, this course will help serve as your guide.

    Unconscious Bias Training

    Jan, 2021

    Microsoft

    This course deepens your understanding of unconscious biases, how they influence behavior, and how they impact us all. Learn numerous actions you can take to help counter bias in your own work environment.

    Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

    Jan, 2021

    University of Pittsburgh

    What is sex? What is gender? What is sexuality? What do we mean by LGBTQIA? How are these concepts related to the workplace? How have our understandings of these terms changed over time, and how have these changes impacted work and culture? To help you answer these important questions, this course will introduce you to the exciting field of gender, sexuality, and women’s studies, and to LGBTQIA identities. We will use a range of interdisciplinary concepts, tools, and methods to understand and analyze how identity shapes our experiences in culture and in the workplace. Because we all live with gender expectations, this course is crucial for any profession, and for understanding the world around us. Also, you will learn key concepts that will help you to interpret and understand the world we share.

    Awards

    Stonehill College Book Award, 2010

    Jun, 2010

    Loyola School

    1st Prize Winner, Cello Concerto Competition

    May, 2016

    Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

    Affiliations

    Yale Alumni Association

    Jun, 2014

    Mission: The Yale Alumni Association unites the people and ideas that comprise the lifelong Yale experience. We provide the ongoing support and structure for Yale alumni to pursue interests and activities that positively impact their lives, Yale communities, and the world at large. Our character, strength, and values come from our diversity and our commitment to a culture of inclusion and equity. We encourage and empower our alumni to create, participate, and lead, in ways that are personally meaningful and valuable to the community. Our mission is to enhance and renew the lifelong Yale experience for all alumni, whoever they are and wherever they may be. We strive to inspire new ideas, affiliations, friendships, professional fulfillment, and acts of service, around the world.

    Teaching Artists Guild

    Jan, 2021

    Teaching Artists Guild (TAG), a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives, is a member-driven organization committed to the professionalization and visibility of artists who teach. We are the voice of the teaching artist, communicating the depth and breadth of work that teaching artists provide our educational systems and communities.

    American Federation of Musicians

    Oct, 2018

    A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

    Indiana University Bloomington Jacobs School of Music Alumni

    Jun, 2017

    For nearly a century, we have been known for our excellence in performance, artistry, and collaboration—but most of all, for our belief in the inherent value of a creative life. We have helped launch the careers of countless performers, scholars, and music educators who have become leaders around the globe. Our more than 1,500 students come from all 50 states and as many as 55 countries. Each one benefits from the intensity and focus of a world-class conservatory combined with the broad academic offerings of a major university.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    French

    Professional Proficiency

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