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Cello with Sam A.

Urbana, Illinois

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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2002
Artist Diploma in Cello Performance

    Cello lessons that fit your needs

    I am an American-Swiss cellist of Chilean heritage (hablo español), and I play, teach, arrange, and compose children’s songs, folk songs, Western classical music, and popular Music. I believe that anyone who wants to learn to make music can, so private lessons focus on the student’s needs and are customized for each individual. Regular practice is essential to learning a difficult instrument like cello, so I regularly talk about practice habits in lessons in an open and guilt-free way. My teaching pulls greatly from the philosophies of the Suzuki and Kodály methods of music instruction. Both philosophies are based on the fundamental principle that music is a language and should be taught as one. By bringing both methods together, my lessons are a combination of instrument playing and music understanding. In comparison to a traditional Suzuki approach, I introduce music reading early on and I do not use the Suzuki Method materials. Most of the materials that I use in lessons are ones I have created, combining Traditional Children’s Songs used in Kodály lessons with music that I have written, as well as the music students want to play in any style (Western Classical Music, Folk Music, Rock, Pop, Jazz, etc.). By bringing these great methods together, I aim to fill the gaps present in each to help my students have a comprehensive music education.

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    S. Cottage Grove Ave.
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    11 AM-1:30 PM
    Tuesday
    12 PM-1:30 PM
    Wednesday
    11 AM-12:30 PM
    1 PM-2 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-1:30 PM
    Friday
    12 PM-1:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $54
    45 minutes
    $74
    60 minutes
    $93

    About Sam A.

    I believe that anyone who wants to learn to make music can, so private lessons focus on the student’s needs and are customized for each individual. Regular practice is essential to learning a difficult instrument like cello, so I regularly talk about practice habits in lessons in an open and guilt-free way. My teaching pulls greatly from the philosophies of the Suzuki and Kodály methods of music instruction. Both philosophies are based on the fundamental principle that music is a language and should be taught as one. By bringing both methods together, my lessons are a combination of instrument playing and music understanding. In comparison to a traditional Suzuki approach, I introduce music reading early on and I do not use the Suzuki Method materials. Most of the materials that I use in lessons are ones I have created, combining Traditional Children’s Songs used in Kodály lessons with music that I have written, as well as the music students want to play in any style (Western Classical Music, Folk Music, Rock, Pop, Jazz, etc.). By bringing these great methods together, I aim to fill the gaps present in each to help my students have a comprehensive music education.
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    Experience

    Cello Instructor

    Aug, 2017 - Present

    Sam's Cello Studio

    Individual and group instruction for beginning to advanced cellists ages 5 and older.

    Cello Instructor

    Aug, 2012 - Jul, 2017

    Community Center for the Arts

    Individual and group instruction for string players of all ages.

    Music Instructor

    Aug, 2011 - May, 2016

    University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

    Advanced music theory and chamber music instruction for students in grades 6-12 in the University of Illinois School of Music Academy.

    Teaching Assistant

    Aug, 2008 - May, 2010

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Individual cello instruction to undergraduate music education majors as well as leader of the CU Cello Ensemble.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Music

    Sep, 2004 - May, 2008

    University of California Santa Cruz

    Artist Diploma in Cello Performance

    Aug, 2011 - May, 2013

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Certificate in Suzuki Pedagogy

    Sep, 2010 - May, 2011

    University of Denver

    Master of Music in Cello Performance

    Aug, 2008 - Dec, 2010

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Certifications

    Suzuki Cello Certification

    May, 2011

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Pre-Twinkle through Book 10

    Awards

    Concerto Competition

    May, 2008

    University of California Santa Cruz

    National Chamber Music Competition

    Mar, 2012

    Music Teachers National Association

    Affiliations

    American String Teachers Association

    Jan, 2007

    The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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