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Cello with Oshagan M.

Alhambra, California

5.0
(4)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 2-96
Speaks Armenian
Teaching since 2004
Masters of Music in Cello Performance

    About Oshagan M.

    5.0
    (4)
    Hi! My name is Oshagan, and I can't wait to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons since 2004 and have loved helping my students learn musical concepts from scratch, achieve musical abilities they used to only dream of, and learn the habits needed to attain the highest levels of music performance. After earning my undergraduate degree in cello performance from Cal State University, Northridge (CSUN), I went on to study and complete the Master’s Degree in Cello performance at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I'm a fun, energetic and understanding person and my teaching style is student-centered and paced, easygoing and thorough. At the same time, I hold my students to the highest standards. This doesn’t mean I expect them all to become concert musicians. It means I expect them to develop the best musical habits (discipline, concentration, and knowledge of how to learn/practice) so that you become the best musician you can be (as opposed to being some mediocre half-hearted musician). I look forward to helping you reach your goals!

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    N. Monterey St
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-8 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-8 PM
    Friday
    10 AM-8 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM-8 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $60
    90 minutes
    $75
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    5.0
    4 Reviews
    Rocio Chua
    Online
    I'm very impressed by how Mr. Oshagan can get an almost 3 year old to learn a technique simply by playing a game. He truly understands that children learn best by play. He is able to successfully break down a concept, by playing a game that results in the technique he's teaching, getting my child to focus and engage. My now 3 year old loves and respects Mr. Oshagan, and is very excited when it comes time for his cello lesson. Mr. Oshagan is also a wealth of information. He teaches the parent how to teach the student, so that practice times are as stress free as possible, but effective and productive. I was specifically looking for a teacher that specialized in teaching cello to small children, and I am so happy we found Mr. Oshagan.
    Posted Aug 19, 2020
    Yesenia
    Online
    Oshagan is an Amazing instructor, patient, and makes my child feel rewarded with his accolades!
    Posted Aug 17, 2020
    Mariana
    Online
    I found Oshagan through Suzuki Association website. My 3 year old has been fascinated with cellos and was happy to learn Oshagan is trained to work with little ones. I don’t have a music background but he makes me feel like I’m competent to be my son’s instructor (at this stage). The teacher-parent-child relationship is one that he emphasizes which I love. He’s very responsive, easy to talk to, encouraging, flexible & professional.
    Posted Aug 11, 2020
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    Experience

    Owner, CEO and Teacher

    Jan, 2010 - Present

    Music

    Maintained marketing and teaching of private studio; Taught students of all ages; Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.

    Music Instructor

    Aug, 2019 - Jan, 2020

    Cornerstone Music Conservatory

    Taught students piano and cello during weekly lessons; Substituted group classes when needed.

    Cello Coach

    Jan, 2017 - Dec, 2019

    CSUN Youth Symphony

    Coached sectionals for cello sections of elementary to high-school ensembles; Keyed in on and catered to individual student needs in a class setting; Conducted seating auditions and determined placement in section.

    Education

    Bachelors of Music in Cello Performance

    Aug, 2014 - May, 2017

    Cal State University, Northridge

    Masters of Music in Cello Performance

    Sep, 2017 - Jun, 2019

    University of California, Los Angeles

    Certifications

    Every Child Can, Cello School Books 1-3, 6-10

    Jul, 2013

    Suzuki Associations of the Americas

    Suzuki Certified

    Awards

    CSUN Goldberg Honors String Quartet position and scholarship

    Aug, 2016

    Cal State University, Northridge

    Mangasar M. Mangasarian Scholarship

    May, 2018

    UCLA

    Gluck Foundation Scholarship

    Sep, 2017

    UCLA

    CSUN Arts Council Scholarship for Extraordinary Achievement in Music

    Jan, 2017

    Cal State University, Northridge

    Languages

    Armenian

    Limited Proficiency

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