Samuel H  
Instruments: Cello
Styles: Classical

My first teaching experience actually begins in my teens when I would teach my little brothers how to play the cello. This has given me important experience in teaching young children from the age as young as 4 years old. From there on I have taught other children and some adults totaling 3 years of total teaching experience. I also have experience in musicianship skills that are important to developing good playing for any beginner and even advanced players. This includes sight singing and having basic piano skills. Both of these are essential to learn for anyone trying to seriously pursue a career in music.

I have completed the "Every Child Can!" Suzuki course and it has helped define the basics of my teaching method. The method puts emphasis on bringing out the maximum potential that is within each child. There is something in education called differentiation, and this concept says that if your teaching style does not work for the student, then it is up to the teacher to change there method to fit what works best for the child. There should be no unneeded pressure on the child, as this will result with a unhealthy relationship with the instrument and with music. I typically start beginning students with no sheet music, and focus mainly on developing the ear before introducing sheet music to them.