Circe D
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Blues, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin, Showtunes, Spirituals, Mariachi
Circe D
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Blues, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin, Showtunes, Spirituals, Mariachi
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
Graduate Degree: New World School of the Arts, Master Degree: University of Florida , Doctoral Degree: Liberty University
2000 Simon Bolivar scholarship
2002-2007 University of Florida Honors Scholarship
2008- 20017 World Orchestra Merit scholarship
2001 Miami Dade College Scholarship
Circe D. is an award-winning Venezuelan cellist hailing from El Sistema, Venezuela’s acclaimed youth music program. She was a student of magnet school New World School of Arts in Florida, studying under David Cole, as well as a cello performance student at the University of Florida– graduating both academic programs with honors. Ms. Circe D. also holds a master’s degree in Cello Performance from the University of Florida. Ms. Circe D. has performed as a touring featured cellist with The Nuevo Mundo String Quartet, the World Orchestra String Quartet, and as a soloist with the Symphony Orchestra of Aragua and the Whittier Symphony Orchestra, among others. She was also a principal cellist for the World Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela, among others. Currently, Ms. Circe D. is the principal cellist with the Pacific Opera Project. She also is a Teaching Artist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Whittier Youth Orchestra, and Santa Monica Conservatory of Music, and is the conductor of the Watts-Willowbrook Conservatory Youth Orchestra and Harmony Project at Longfellow Elementary School. She is a founding member of the JAC Trio, and the Yellow Bird String Quartet. She also is a recording artist for Warner Bros. Studios and Sony Studios. Ms. Circe D. offers private cello, viola, violin and piano lessons to both children and adults (more info below). She is also available for orchestra conducting, teaching and sectional work, chamber music coaching and master classes, as well as teaching music theory, history, and Latin American music.
Ms. Circe D. offers private lessons of cello, viola, violin, Guitar, Mandolin and piano lessons, at your home, or over Zoom for all ages and musical abilities. Her experience teaching music comes from very early in live. She started teaching at age 12 in Venezuela at El Sistema Program. In addition, Ms. Circie D. facilitates ensembles and recitals for her students, from beginning through advanced levels, to further her students’ studies. In 2023, she also participated as a teaching artist at the Summer Music Academy in Switzerland, for ages 8 through 21.
The methods use for young children are the series of Sassmannshaus books. Piatti for adults. All for strings and essential elements books for violin and viola., among other methods books. I also use innovative methods to teach all instruments. I encourage my students to select their own repertoire. It is also encourage to perform at least 3 times a year in recitals. I also prepare my students for auditions for orchestras and other ensembles. Playing with others is part of the beauty of playing any instrument.
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. I also encourage them to create their own music and develop their own ideas and personalities. Music is all about sharing.
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