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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Cello lessons in Philadelphia . 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: Cello
I began teaching cello lessons sophomore year in high school and am excited to continue teaching in college. I like to focus not only on the technical aspects of cello playing, but endeavor to make the lessons enjoyable, especially for the younger students. I've had the pleasure of having many students with a wide range of skill levels, social skills, and personality, and have been successful at tailoring my lessons and teaching style to their needs. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello
I am a native, grew up in South Korea. I have teaching experience for more than 15 years. I studied master of degree in music and taught the Cello in New York. After I got married, I moved to South Jersey so I am looking for students around here. I am very happy to teach students with my all experiences and knowledge from Korea(some particular,strict, and unique things how to play better) and moreover things what i learned here with great musicians. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Electric Violin Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Music has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember! I started playing the electric organ when I was about 7 years old. I couldn't read music yet, but I would listen to my dad play and just copy him. When I was in 3rd grade I started playing cello... in 5th grade the trombone.... in 8th grade the drums.... in high school the bass guitar.... and later it was the guitar, violin, viola and ukulele. Read More
Instruments: Cello
For early students, I typically start with the Suzuki books, as I like the organized technical and musical progression of each piece. As the students develop I begin to add supplimentary materials such as etude and scale books. Students can progress from open strings to Bach with ease. More advanced students can expect a healthy dose of scales, Popper etudes, concertos, and Bach. Read More
Instruments: Violin Cello Viola
My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 8 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in various studios since then. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More
Instruments: Cello
2002-Present: Private Cello Instructor 2013-Present: Haverford School, Haverford PA, Cello Instructor 2002-2006 Istanbul University State Conservatory, Istanbul-Turkey Assistant Cello Instructor Read More
Instruments: Cello
As a young child, I was a music nerd, practicing all the time, listening all the time... until practicing started to feel like work and music got competitive. I stopped playing for several years and even when I returned to cello, studying music in college made it feel like I was doing it for all the wrong reasons. Now as I'm healing my relationship with music and building my curiosity and excitement about my instrument, I aim to center joy and enjoyment of music in all of my lessons. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Cello Synthesizer Banjo Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
In the early years of my music career, I experienced many omens of encouragement and positivity from my peers, mentors, and family. Having such a buoyant support system has enabled me confidence in myself as human being and musician to succeed and exceed expectation by remaining humble & versatile in my field(s) of work.
In middle school, my conductor left an indelible impact on my musical ambitions. While rehearsing Danse Macabre, a renowned Halloween dance, I was caught noodling (improvising) in the key of the song. I was bored with the arrangement; my brain began to analyze contrapuntal harmony & syncopated rhythms to compliment the theme. My conductor stopped rehearsal to call me out...I was nervous! Incredibly, Mr. Simon went on to say "This kid...right here...he may not even be playing the sheet music...and while I'm angry at him for wandering away from the piece...he has more talent than everyone in this room combined...Jack...you'll be a rockstar someday, but for now, let's focus on Danse Macabre and nail it for the concert"
As an 8th grader, equally timid as I was emotionally pubescent, it was a surreal moment that inspired me to tackle head-on my pursuit of music with diligence, creativity, and exuberant confidence.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
To practice is to appreciate! When you make the conscious decision to practice your instrument, you must realize that your time allocation should be primarily focused on FORM not FLASHINESS. The little things we tend to overlook, like how one holds their instrument, switching hand positions, and nuances of that nature are critical to a progressive practice session. Bad habits tend to snowball over time, so my best advice is to practice material you are familiar with and (or) comfortable with in a formulaic fashion. Start by playing a given 4 bar passage at a slower tempo than suggested. Gradually increase the tempo as you vamp up the tempo. It is also important to remain hydrated and stretch before, during, and after playing. Your guitar is a lot like your body- it won't work with you if you don't honor and respect it!
When will I start to see results?
Oftentimes, we have tunnel vision on our end goals and can lose sight of the task at hand. A student will see results when they:
A) Practice & Prepare
B) Ask relevant questions
C) Develop a style and their own expressive form in performance
What do YOU desire to achieve? Retaining musical knowledge and skill is a testament to how much effort YOU put in to make it happen.
The tired rhetoric of "practice, practice, practice" simply isn't enough!
I advise my students to periodically self-check, before, after, and while practicing:
1) Am I playing in tune (no fret-buzzing/unwritten accidentals) and in time (in sync with the metronome)?
2) Am I observing dynamics to expressively and musically interpret the music I am working on?
3) Am I making notes on my tablature/sheet music? Annotate hints, tips, reminders, and notes to self!
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