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Don L.

Seattle, Washington
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Don L.

Seattle, Washington
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Learn the cello with a lifelong orchestra musician.

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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.
About Don L.

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!

Teaches all skill levels

Teaching since 1984

BA Degree

Age: 8+

Speaks German

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Cello
Cello
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Location:
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N. 192nd Street
Teaches Online
Teaches Online

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45 minutes
$65
60 minutes
$80
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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
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
Online

Very knowledgeable teacher .

Posted Nov 8, 2017
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Principal Cellist
Oct 1975 - Jun 1977
Beil Orchestra Switzerland
Principal cellist with this orchestra for about 3 years before moving to England.
Cellist
Jan 1972 - Jul 1975
New Jersey Symphony
3 rd Chair section cellist in the New Jersey Symphony.
BA Degree
Sep 1967 - Jun 1972
Juilliard
German
Limited Proficiency
Bachelor of Arts Major cello
Sep 1972
Juilliard
Full Scholar ship
Sep 1972
Juilliard

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