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Age: 9+
Teaching since 1993
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Fundamentals of Cello Mastery: Techniques, Theory, and Performance
The gift of learning to play music is a skill you can develop and use for the rest of your life as I started when I was 9 years old. The cello has a range and voice that sings like no other instrument. I was classically trained at Indiana University's School of Music. I have a traditional approach by teaching scales, etudes and a standard cello repertoire. Though children may start out on an instrument when they are younger, I expect my students to commit to their instruments as lessons are an expensive investment for their parents. When the child or adult is ready, I encourage him/her to play/audition for an ensemble of her choice to build musicianship. I have been teaching private lessons to children and adults for 20 years and I incorporate music theory as part of the total lesson. I have performed as a solo cellist, as a chamber musician on treble and bass viola da gamba with the Cisraritarian Consort of Viols and as principal cellist in Livingston Symphony Orchestra and Society of Musical Arts of Essex County, NJ. Two genres of music which I have played which are not listed below are early music and tango music.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
12th St 4R
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
7 AM-4 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-4 PM
Thursday
7 AM-4 PM
Friday
7 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$76
45 minutes
$91
60 minutes
$106
90 minutes
$136
About Sheryl R.
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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.
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Jim
Teacher's studio
Sheryl is a patient and knowledgeable cello teacher. I started cello as an older adult, and Sheryl has been very accommodating to my specific needs and wishes. She lets me proceed at my own pace, while still encouraging me to advance my skills with a no pressure attitude.
Posted Jul 26, 2023
Ryley
Teacher's studio
I have been taking cello lessons with Sheryl for 2 months now and I have been enjoying every minute!! I am a complete beginner at age 25 to the instrument and she has been so informative and excellent in meeting me where I am every week. She creates a nonjudgemental atmosphere in her home and really wants you to feel as comfortable as possible while learning. I feel so excited and passionate about playing the cello- Sheryl's extensive experience and supportive teaching style guides me to progress more and more each week.
Posted Dec 8, 2022
Peter
Teacher's studio
Sheryl Reed was my teacher for about ten years. Not only is she a marvelously accomplished musician and an understanding and supportive teacher; she is also great at helping students learn to perform without feeling the jitters we might otherwise feel.
Posted Aug 19, 2022
Education
Music Performance & Music Education
Sep, 1981 - May, 1984Indiana University
Fashion Design
Sep, 1996 - May, 2000Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Jan, 1985 - Dec, 1986Fashion Institute of Technology
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
12th St 4R
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
7 AM-4 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-4 PM
Thursday
7 AM-4 PM
Friday
7 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$76
45 minutes
$91
60 minutes
$106
90 minutes
$136
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