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Cello with Don L.

Seattle, Washington

5.0
(16)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Speaks German
Teaching since 1984
BA Degree

    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.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    N. 192nd Street
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-11 AM
    2 PM-2:30 PM
    4 PM-6:30 PM
    8:30 PM-9:30 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-11 AM
    1 PM-2 PM
    3 PM-4 PM
    7 PM-9:30 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-9:30 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-11:30 AM
    5:30 PM-9:30 PM
    Friday
    10 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-3 PM
    4 PM-5 PM
    8 PM-9:30 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM-10 PM
    Sunday
    2 PM-6 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    45 minutes
    $65
    60 minutes
    $80

    About Don L.

    5.0
    (16)
    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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    16 Reviews
    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
    Ying
    Online
    Very knowledgeable teacher .
    Posted Nov 8, 2017
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    Experience

    Cellist

    Jan, 1972 - Jul, 1975

    New Jersey Symphony

    3 rd Chair section cellist in the New Jersey Symphony.

    Principal Cellist

    Oct, 1975 - Jun, 1977

    Beil Orchestra Switzerland

    Principal cellist with this orchestra for about 3 years before moving to England.

    Education

    BA Degree

    Sep, 1967 - Jun, 1972

    Juilliard

    Certifications

    Bachelor of Arts Major cello

    Sep, 1972

    Juilliard

    Awards

    Full Scholar ship

    Sep, 1972

    Juilliard

    Languages

    German

    Limited Proficiency

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