Robin T  
Instruments: Cello
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes, New Age, Avant-garde

I have taught private lessons for many decades. My first studio was at the Preparatory Department at my undergraduate conservatory. It was there I discovered the joy of teaching and continued to seek out teaching opportunities. I have held several adjunct college positions and have also taught students between age 6-60. Over the past few years, I have honed my online teaching skills in order to make virtual lessons just as effective as in-person. I am currently teaching both in-person and online cello students.

. At my students' first lessons, I get an idea of their unique skill sets. Even with my beginners, I can tell what musical abilities they may naturally have. From there, I talk to the student about their goals for cello playing. Some may want strictly classical music training and others may want to expand into current popluar music or jazz. Once we establish a direction, I can assign appropriate method books and pieces that will put them on the right path to reach their musical goals. Everyone, though, must learn their scales! Scales are the backbone of all music! I will always include these types of rudiments to assure my students have the skills to beautifully and skillfully play the music they enjoy.