Cello with Sheryl R.

I have enjoyed performing as a soloist, chamber musician, and principal cellist for the Livingston Symphony Orchestra and People's Symphony of Essex County, NJ. I have also played in numerous pit orchestras for performances of Ragtime, Les Miserables, Cats, A Little Night Music, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Oklahoma, and many more. Whether you are a child, tween, teen or an adult, it is never too late to embark on learning to play the cello. If you decide to take lessons with me, you will go far if you are dedicated, focused and willing to practice. Each week, I have you learn a new scale, etude and piece which we choose together that fits your technical level. As we progress in a piece, I assign you new movements of the piece until you have completed it. My teaching method combines a balance of positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to help you improve your technique and practicing skills each week. I will help you prepare for auditions for summer music camps and youth/community orchestras when necessary. If you have any questions regarding purchasing/renting an instrument, we can also discuss that. This is my lifelong passion and I want to nurture people at any age to learn to share the gift of music.