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Cello with Mari C.

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(10)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
All ages
Speaks Afrikaans
Teaching since 2013
Master of Music

    Learn cello fast from a Juilliard-trained and experienced online cello teacher

    I am a Juilliard-trained cellist who is passionate about discovering the beauty and joy of music and encouraging my students in a life-long discovery of music-making regardless of age or prior experience. Cello lessons with me will give you a solid understanding of cello technique along with developing your musicianship. I teach a variety of musical styles and love working with students to help them choose music that reflects their individual musical tastes. Send me a message with any questions you might have and join my vibrant online cello studio and community! Features of my online studio include: - a focus on a good, solid foundation to cello technique to give you the freedom to play your goal song. - play the music you love! I enjoy making custom arrangements for students if cello sheet music is unavailable. - the option of joining my community of cello students in fun online recitals, masterclasses, and other group workshops. - learn the cello from the comfort and convenience of home. I bring nearly 3 years of full-time online cello lesson teaching to the table, creating a multidimensional learning environment adaptive to all learning styles.

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    About Mari C.

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    Mari C. (cello, baroque cello) is a versatile performer (20 years experience) & educator (11 years experience) who is passionate about music from the Renaissance and Baroque to the present day. Included in CBC Music’s 30 Top Canadian Classical Musicians under 30, Mari has performed at Carnegie Hall, as soloist with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and with the Orchestra Symphonique de Quebec among others. A frequent recitalist and chamber musician, Mari has performed across the USA, Canada, France, Switzerland, and South Africa. She received her Master’s of Music from The Juilliard School studying with Richard Aaron and also studied Baroque Cello with Phoebe Carrai in Juilliard’s Historical Performance department. She currently makes her home in Calgary with her husband, their daughter, and collie puppy. Mari is an encouraging, detailed, and inspiring teacher who believes that anyone regardless of age or experience can discover the beauty of the cello through lessons.
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    10 Reviews
    Haven
    Teacher's studio
    My daughter has been taking lessons from Mari for about two years. Mari is an excellent teacher who cares for her students and knows what is best for them. She knows how to teach and how to encourage the student. I highly recommend her.
    Posted Aug 25, 2022
    Haven
    Online
    I have fun! Thank you!
    Posted Oct 16, 2020
    Sonya
    Online
    Mari is an amazing, kind, helpful teacher. I improved a lot since I started taking lessons with her. Every week i'm eager to have a lesson with Mari and learn something new!
    Posted Aug 11, 2020

    Experience

    Music Theory Teacher

    Sep, 2013 - Present

    Royal Conservatory of Music

    Teaching Royal Conservatory of Music Music Theory and History exam preparation

    Chamber Music and Lesson Coach

    Jul, 2016 - Aug, 2016

    MERIT Program at the Music Academy of the West

    Coach in the Music Education Reinforces Intellect and Talent program in Santa Barbara, California

    Cello Instructor

    Sep, 2011 - Present

    Private Cello Studio

    Teaching private students in Canada and the USA, from ages 3 - 60+

    Education

    Bachelor of Music

    Sep, 2015 - May, 2019

    The Juilliard School

    Master of Music

    Sep, 2019 - May, 2020

    The Juilliard School

    Certifications

    Associate Diploma

    Oct, 2014

    Royal Conservatory of Music

    Associate Diploma (ARCT) from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada

    Studio Pedagogy Training

    Apr, 2020

    The Juilliard School

    Course taken as part of Master's of Music degree

    Languages

    Afrikaans

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

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