Cello Lessons Davidson County, TN

Instruments: Cello, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Music

Hello! My name is Dante Z. I am a professional freelance musician, specializing on the electric bass, double bass, and the cello. In addition to my experience and training in playing almost every genre of music, I am also an experienced educator and an award-winning composer. Originally from Vernal, UT, I am currently based in Nashville, TN, working primarily as a live performer, studio musician, and music teacher. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2023. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola

I like to begin each lesson with a warm up to get the mind and fingers working together. From there we will focus on building technique, musicality, and theory knowledge while focusing on cello repertoire. To end each lesson, we'll break out something fun whether that means learning a new pop song, jazz piece, or playing a cello duet. My lessons can be structured based on the students needs and meeting their long term or short term goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Electric Violin

For my beginning students, I typically start with either Essential Elements 2000 for strings or Sound Innovations. Both books give younger students a grasp on the fundamentals of technique. As they grow I then introduce solo repertoire by using the Suzuki Books but also like to add a fiddle book. Sometimes students gradually go either to fiddle or to classical. I try and encourage what they are more comfortable with. For adults, I try to find out what genre of music they enjoy and try to gauge their ability level with a couple playing evaluations. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I very much teach the student that is in front of me. I love to find whatever ways I can to engage my students and develop their love and passion for music. In my experience, if I get my students to love music, they work hard at it and progress very quickly. I also care deeply about fostering self-confidence in my students and helping them realize that they are capable of doing amazing things. Read More

Instruments: Cello

For young students, I typically start with pieces and concepts from the Suzuki books, but generally strive to help students feel excited and comfortable about playing and practicing the instrument. This involves musical games, learning to play by ear, and beginning to learn to read music. With older students, I teach how to practice, how to execute technique, and then tailor lessons to students' goals and interests. Throughout teaching I play duets with students, and encourage students to become comfortable with performance and collaboration. Read More