Cello Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola

My teaching philosophy is that of encouraging and inspiring my students to do their personal best in a creative, positive and enriching learning environment. I teach students of all ages using various teaching materials, focusing on the individual student’s learning style. I enjoy teaching students at various stages in their development whether they are preparing for University auditions, studying for their own enjoyment or preparing to join a local community string ensemble or orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Music, Keyboard

Suzuki instructional books and supplemented by traditional methodology for reading the various clefs: treble, alto, tenor, and bass. In addition, historical and theoretical subjects are introduced appropriately to keep the student engaged no matter their current abilities. We also have at least two public performances a year at a venue which has a high quality grand piano so the students can get used to the notion that every piano will be different and performing scales before playing their chosen repertoire will help them immensely. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

The most enjoyable and quickest way to learn is to be in a supportive, nurturing environment, instructed by a master of the craft, while given the most effective body of information on how to do it. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Flute, Bass Guitar, Harp, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is tailored as much as possible to each person, however there are some things I always keep in mind. For one, I try to help each student build proficiency in both music reading and playing by ear. My belief is that these skills are equally important and reinforce each other. My first violin teacher used the Suzuki Method, which is based on the same principles by which each child learns to speak his or her native tongue fluently, and I have seen the benefits of combining listening work with music reading skills in both my own musical career and the lives of my students. Read More

Instruments: Cello

Ms. Ma is a top-prize winner of numerous competitions, including first prize winner of the 2018 "Golden Classical Music Awards' ' International Competition. As an orchestral musician, she has been the cello principal for the Cleveland Women Orchestra, Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra and Central Conservatory of Music Chamber Orchestra. Born in Hebei, China, Ms. Ma first came to the USA as a scholarship student at the Idylwild Arts Academy in California before finishing high school at the Interlochen Arts Academy. Read More