Cello Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Cello

I am a passionate and motivated cellist who is excited to spread my knowledge. I was raised in New York State and attended Drake University in 2009 to pursue a Bachelor of Music from Drake University in cello performance. I have been performing under full-time contract with the Des Moines Symphony since 2010 and was one of the founding members of Quartet 515 (est. 2015). I am very fortunate to have started my professional performance career at age 19. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello

It's my goal to have every student progress throughout the year. Every student learns at different rates, so I teach based on that. I will explain concepts using different techniques until it clicks for a student. Asking questions is also a huge part of the way I teach. Not only does it help solidify concepts, but allows the student to tell me what they know and what they have learned so far. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello

I help students have an efficient position in order to play in tune and feel relaxed. I also focus on intonation, rhythm, and musical interpretation. In order to teach interpretation I show different ways to phrase the music with dynamics, tempo, bow stroke, and tone. For beginners, I focus on tone quality because most beginners do not know how to correctly use the bow to make a warm sound. For more advanced players, I would focus on more phrasing techniques in order to create a more original interpretation of certain pieces. Read More