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Cello with Isaac B.

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2013
Masters in Cello Performance
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  • 7 Repeated Students
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Learn Cello from a Conservatory Trained Musician and Experienced Teacher!

My top priority as a teacher is to equip my students with the tools they need to practice well so that they can achieve their musical goals while feeling fulfilled in the process. As we all know, consistent practice is the only way to make reliable progress, but the quality with which you practice is crucial! Being deliberate about exactly what to improve and how to make the improvement in an efficient manner is key. Another huge priority I have is instilling a great technical foundation in my students. I want them to have an ease and comfort with their technique, so that they can play as many hours as they want and stay injury free! Ultimately, however, I want my students to feel more connected to the music they play, and use their technique in order to express themselves. That's the most gratifying part of music making: finding your own meaning in the music you play.

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Teaching Hours

Monday
9 AM-10 AM
11 AM-9 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-9 PM
Friday
9 AM-10 AM
10:45 AM-11 AM
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
1:30 PM-9 PM
Saturday
9 AM-8 PM
Sunday
9 AM-10:45 AM
7 PM-9 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
90 minutes
$90

About Isaac B.

4.9
(26)
I have been playing the cello for almost 15 years, and teaching for 10 years, having recently graduated with my Master's in Cello Performance from the New England Conservatory. I completed my undergraduate studies at the Eastman School of Music, where I received the Glenn L. and Frances Harris Prize for excellence in cello performance. I've had the privilege of studying with some truly great teachers, including Paul Katz, David Ying, Efe Baltacigil and Janice Lee. Over the years my journey has taken me to festivals like Taos School of Music, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Tanglewood Music Center, and New York String Orchestra Seminar, and opportunities to play for Yo-Yo Ma, Darrett Adkins, Antonio Meneses, David Geber, Julia Lichten and Norman Fischer in various masterclasses. I always tailor my lessons to the needs, goals and pace of the individual student, but in general I use the Suzuki Books for beginner/intermediate level students. These books are great with getting acclimated with the basics of the cello, note reading, position changes, and providing a comprehensive repertoire that progresses gradually. If a student would like to work on a piece of their own interest, I'm totally open to that as long as they are at the appropriate level. Practicing the cello is a commitment, but a deeply gratifying one. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your musical goals!
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26 Reviews
Beverly
Online
both audio and video were problems I HAD DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING ISAAC BUT HE DOMONSTRATED THE BOWING AND SENT ME A WRITTEN EXPLANATION hOPEFUL I WILL FIGRE OUT HOW TO USE THE SITE HE IS VERY PATIENT AND SKILLED
Posted Apr 19, 2024
Christopher
Online
Great first lesson, looking forward to more!
Posted Feb 18, 2024
Alexei
Teacher's studio
Having returned to playing cello after a 30 year hiatus, I had specific issues that I wanted to overcome, specifically extreme tension in both hands. He has been able to provide some excellent exercises and is great about reminding me to continue with the exercises and have patience. His positive nature, helps to keep me positive about the progress I have made. Isaac has a great ability to balance teaching the technical aspects of playing, as well as, musical interpretation and challenges me to view the music from a different perspective. He is truly a joy to have as my teacher.
Posted Oct 26, 2023
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Experience

Master's Student

Aug, 2021 - Present

New England Conservatory

Young Artist

Jun, 2022 - Aug, 2022

Taos School of Music

This past summer, I spent 8 weeks in Taos, New Mexico performing chamber music with 18 wonderful musicians! We performed Schumann's Piano Quartet, Prokofiev's String Quartet No. 2, Smetana's Piano Trio and Mozart's G Major String Quartet, K 378.

2021 Fellow

Jun, 2021 - Aug, 2021

Tangelwood Music Center

I was re-invited to participate in the Tanglewood Music Center's first in-person program since the pandemic. Notable repertoire performed includes Brahms' Symphony No. 3 (Principal), Sibelius' Symphony No. 3, Dvorak's Symphony No. 7, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 4.

Blogmaster

Aug, 2020 - Present

CelloBello

I am a Blogmaster for the Cello

2020 Fellow

Jun, 2020 - Aug, 2020

Tanglewood Music Center

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Tanglewood did not hold an in-person festival for the first time since its inception. During this time, we participated in online workshops and performed to stay connected during these tough times.

2019 Fellow

Jun, 2019 - Aug, 2019

Tanglewood Music Center

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to be a Cello Fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center, a full-tuition scholarship program, in 2019. I worked with talented colleagues and the members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra during these summers. I also performed in various chamber music performances. Notable repertoire includes Mahler's Symphony No. 4, Hindemith's Mathis der Maler, Sibelius' The Swan of Tuonela.

Undergraduate Student

Aug, 2016 - May, 2020

Eastman School of Music- University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

Principal Cellist

Sep, 2015 - Jun, 2016

Academy Chamber Orchestra

Seattle, WA

Principal Cellist

Jul, 2015 - Aug, 2015

Boston University Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Orchestra

Lenox, MA

Principal Cellist

Sep, 2014 - Jun, 2016

Evergreen Philharmonic

Issaquah, WA

Education

Bachelors in Cello Performance

Aug, 2016 - May, 2020

Eastman School of Music- University of Rochester

Masters in Cello Performance

Sep, 2021 - May, 2023

New England Conservatory

Awards

1909 Ludwig Heinel Cello

Aug, 2015

Carlsen Cello Foundation

Glenn L. and Frances Harris Prize

Apr, 2020

Eastman School of Music

Languages

English

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