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Age: 8+
Speaks German
Teaching since 1984
BA Degree
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Learn the cello with a lifelong orchestra musician.
After graduating from the Juilliard School of Music I played with the New Jersey Symphony for 3 years and then moved to Switzerland where I was Principal cellist with the Beil Orchestra. I have spent 30 years teaching cello with good success. I enjoying helping students getting better. I teach the rudiments of the bow arm, bow grip and how to change the direction of the bow.
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Location:
Teacher's Studio
N. 192nd Street
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
10 AM-12 PM
2:30 PM-6 PM
9 PM-9:30 PM
Tuesday
10 AM-11:30 AM
1 PM-4:30 PM
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-9:30 PM
Thursday
10 AM-4 PM
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Friday
10 AM-5:30 PM
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Pricing
45 minutes
$65
60 minutes
$80
About Don L.
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I graduated from Juilliard (BA) and played 3 years with the New Jersey Symphony after which I moved to Europe where I was Principal cellist with a Swiss Orchestra ( Biel ). I teach the Leonard Rose bow arm technique. I believe he had the best bow arm in the business.
I work with the bow arm first with beginners and advanced players to get a better bow grip, bow stroke and bow change. The rudiments are important!
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Veronika
Student's home
Talented teacher with a wealth of experience
Posted Jun 14, 2024
Valeria
Student's home
Don’s passion for the cello was very contagious. I really enjoyed my first lesson with him and can’t wait for the next one. He is very knowledgeable about the history of cello and the correct form and posture and I hope I can put to practice his good teachings.
Posted May 4, 2021
Tevi
Teacher's studio
Not only do I get to learn how to play cello , but I get to learn about the history too! Great instructors!
Posted Jul 16, 2019
Experience
Cellist
Jan, 1972 - Jul, 1975New Jersey Symphony
3 rd Chair section cellist in the New Jersey Symphony.
Principal Cellist
Oct, 1975 - Jun, 1977Beil Orchestra Switzerland
Principal cellist with this orchestra for about 3 years before moving to England.
Education
BA Degree
Sep, 1967 - Jun, 1972Juilliard
Certifications
Bachelor of Arts Major cello
Sep, 1972Juilliard
Awards
Full Scholar ship
Sep, 1972Juilliard
Languages
German
Limited Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
N. 192nd Street
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
10 AM-12 PM
2:30 PM-6 PM
9 PM-9:30 PM
Tuesday
10 AM-11:30 AM
1 PM-4:30 PM
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-9:30 PM
Thursday
10 AM-4 PM
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Friday
10 AM-5:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
45 minutes
$65
60 minutes
$80
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