
Leilah S.

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About Leilah S.
Hello! My name is Leilah and I love teaching cello, piano, & music theory. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Indianapolis in Music Education.
While I studied there, I held the Principal Cellist position my junior & senior year. I have played cello for 21 years, Piano for a total of 8 years, & studied music for a total of 27!
I love to figure out what motivates my students. I typically use the Suzuki method mixed with traditional style methods, although I try to personalize my students course for learning, as much as possible.
I love to keep it fun and explore the world of music with others!
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awesome instructor!

I studied under Leilah for several years and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. She was my first teacher; she showed me the basics of cello and taught me in Suzuki books 1-6. One thing Leilah does that not many cello teachers do is play with her students. At my lessons, Leilah always had her cello out and was ready to demonstrate a technique or playing style, which helped immensely with my understanding of music. Having Leilah as a teacher has given me the skills and preparation I need to play in college. I would recommend her to any cello student who is willing to work hard to improve.

Ms. Leilah has an in depth understanding of the Suzuki Method but also uses many inventive ideas to make lessons fresh and motivating!
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5 Photos & VideosExperience
Cello Instructor
Jan 2003 - PresentSelf Studio
Music Theory Instructor
Aug 2016 - Dec 2016ISA- Greenfield Community School Corporation
As part of the "Suzuki in the Schools" program affiliated with Greenfield School Corporations, I taught Music Theory as supplementary material in their String Program.
Music Mind Games Instructor (Music Theory)
Jun 2015 - Dec 2016Indianapolis Suzuki Academy
Music Mind Games is a curriculum based out of the Suzuki Method of music teaching. It was developed by Michiko Yurko. It makes learning music theory fun and engaging.
Piano Instructor
Apr 2015 - Dec 2016Indianapolis Suzuki Academy
Cello Instructor
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016Indianapolis Suzuki Academy
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Music Education
Jan 2013 - Aug 2015University of Indianapolis
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Certifications
TESOL Certification
Jul 2020International Open Academy
Suzuki Cello School Volume 3
Jul 2016Suzuki Association of the Americas
Suzuki Cello School, Book 2
Jul 2016Suzuki Association of Americas
Suzuki Piano School, Book 1
Jul 2016Suzuki Association of Americas
Suzuki Principals in Action Course
Jul 2016Suzuki Association of Americas
Music Mind Games, Level 1
Jul 2015Suzuki Association of Americas
Suzuki in the Schools
Jul 2015Suzuki Association of Americas
Suzuki Cello School, Book 1
Jul 2015Suzuki Association of Americas
Awards
Music Unites Artist
Aug 2018Classical Music Indy
Mary Ann Dalton Scholarship
Aug 2014University of Indianapolis
Affiliations
American String Teachers Association
Dec 2015Mu Phi Epsilon
Aug 2014Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc.
Jan 2014National Association for Music Education
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