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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Cello lessons in Manhattan . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar
I have been a student of the art since I was 11 years old. I studied at Five Towns College and have since performed with all manner of ensembles including Musical Theatre, Rock and Pop, Metal, Blues, and Opera. As well as teaching and performing, I am also an experienced guitar technician and repair professional. Music, and my commitment to my students has been my life for as long as memory serves. Read More
Instruments: Cello
My teaching experience has been with both children and adults learning to play for the first time. I love getting to know a students interests, both musical and scholastic, and helping them overcome any obstacles that they encounter while learning to play the cello. While learning technique and rudiments is essential for any instrument, playing music that the student selects as a performance goal is at the heart of my teaching. Read More
Instruments: Cello
My teaching experience began with my Masters in Music Education, where I skills to present material in a clear way, while setting achievable goals. I also learned to work with students with special needs in the Boston Conservatory Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum program, where I was a founding staff member. I have been teaching private lessons for over ten years, and it is truly my passion. I love working one on one with students to achieve their goals and have fun learning! Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola
I don't have a singular method because every student is different. At the beginning of my lessons with a new student we will begin getting to know each other. Then we try different things. Some students are naturals at imitating what they hear, so we play to those strengths. Other students are more comfortable with structure and math, so we take that route instead. What I find most important is being flexible. Read More
Instruments: Voice Violin Cello Viola Lute Electric Violin Fiddle Latin Percussion Music
The methods I use always dependents on that student. Everyone learns in different ways making it so important to cater to each students needs. I strive to creating a lesson plan specific for that student. I find by doing so that they are more passionate and progress much faster. I like to focus on learning technique, ear training, and theory through many styles, as well as explore different kinds of music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Electric Violin Fiddle
I began playing violin at the age of 12. Over the years, I developed my skills further by joining my local community orchestra and getting lessons from renowned instructor pedagogues. I received my Bachelor's degree in Music Education at the State University of New York at Fredonia in 2017, where I performed regularly with the Symphonic and Chamber Orchestra, and learned about how to teach students both individually and in a school setting. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello
I work with beginners book sting builder and Suzuki. Students who start need to learn how to take a Bow first so I work how to take a Bow most time and play each sting slowly one count note only low part of Bow then 2 count slowly until half bow and then 4 count while bow. Intermediate work with klengel scale book,lee Methods Suzuki 3-5 Working make good sound and practice sight reading a tenor clef. Read More
Instruments: Cello
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I actually attended the Peabody Conservatory because of its connection with Johns Hopkins University. Peabody was the only school I applied to where I was accepted to only study music. I did not think that I wanted to be a musician when I was going to college. I chose Peabody because of Johns Hopkins and its upstanding ranking in Neuroscience. I was particularly interested in the similarities and differences between how the brain recognizes language and music. Throughout my college years I took multiple Neurosciences and sciences courses at Johns Hopkins, but inevitably decided that it would be easier to go back to Neuroscience later if I decided that is what I wanted, but it is virtually impossible to come back to music and compete at the same level.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
When I was three I decided I wanted to play the violin because I liked the way the bows went up and down in orchestras. My mom took me to get fitted for a violin, and when I put it up to my neck I thought it was so uncomfortable. When they handed me a cello I knew from that moment that it was the instrument for me. Since then, I have taken guitar, piano, and viola lessons but I always stuck with the cello because it just seemed to fit the best.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
First, before even taking out my cello I look at my practice journal and I see what my goals for my practice session are (I usually set these the day before). Then, I start with warm-ups such as scales and arpeggios, etudes, and technical exercises. These technical exercises include vibrato, shifting, intonation, and bow use. What I choose to start with usually has to do with my goals for the day. I then go into orchestral excerpts because I enjoy them and they get me into the zone for a focused practice session. Next, I move into my repertoire. This takes up the bulk of the time of my practice, but usually during this I will work through the tasks I set from the day before, record myself, and then set tasks for the next day.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
I started the cello lessons on my fourth birthday and know people who started lessons as young as two. I don't think it is an age restriction, as much as a reflection of personality and maturity. Your child should be able to at least sit through a 30-minute lesson without bouncing off the walls. Of course, with younger students, it is very normal to integrate moving and activity into lessons to keep them engaged and having a good time, but they should still be able to grasp the concepts that we are talking about. I also think the parents should figure out what they want their role to be - if you do not want to be involved at all then you should wait until a child is older, but if you are willing to take lesson notes and practice with the child at home then it can be worth it.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I have actually only had two teachers in my 20 years of studying the cello. I call them my cello parents because just as much as they were my teachers, they were my largest role models. They are both incredibly talented teachers, players, and humans. For me, I believe a music teacher should be more than just someone to tell you how to hold a bow or press down a key, they should be there to celebrate in your successes and help you through failures. My teachers stood by me when I could not decide if I wanted to be a cellist, when I stopped practicing, and were there for me at all my recitals and through all my auditions. I want to be that for my students too: to be invested in their playing but also who they are.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Take it slow and methodically. Just like you would never go into a sports play without a plan, or paint a picture without knowing what you were going to paint, you shouldn't expect to have a good practice without a plan. It is also important to remember that changes do not happen in one session, take your time, and enjoy what you are playing. If you have to practice your solo piece but playing Despacito sounds more fun, do that in addition to your solo. As long as you are playing your instrument and thinking about the technical aspects you need to be working on, you're doing well.
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