Cello Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Recorder, Electric Violin, Double Bass, Conga, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe

I'm a passionate and caring music educator and I love inspiring those around me to feel comfortable harnessing their expressive energy and manifesting it into art in their lives, specifically music. I study Music Theory and Composition at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with strong foundations in music theory, improvisation, and intuitive integration of sound and imagination. I started playing the cello at the age 17 years ago and have loved it as my primary instrument ever since. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Flute, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Piccolo, Music, Keyboard

For my string students, I typically use Hal Leonard's Essential Elements at first, and then I introduce the Suzuki Method for solo repertoire once they have progressed on their instruments. For my vocal students, I find what type of music my student is interested in, and I then recommend a voice book that we will pick repertoire from. For my piano students, I use the Piano Adventures series, which includes the fundamentals as well as solo repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Cello

Individuality, personality and enjoyment are three things that I value highly. Each student has their own motivations for learning the instrument, their own personal goals with the instrument and their own personalities. Music is such a personal, emotional and intimate form of expression, and while there are technical aspects of playing the cello that require a more analytical approach, I believe that students must remain true to themselves, to their respective motivations and to their individuality to discover their own sense of fulfillment and the joy of playing music. Read More

Instruments: Cello

The material I use for my students is partially chosen by myself to keep the student in line with appropriate repertoire for their skill level. In addition to the material I choose, students are encouraged to bring in their own musical interests to work through as well. After all, no one wants to learn an instrument if they cant learn their favorite songs! Im very open to all learning styles and encourage communication between student teacher, and parent to come up with the best program possible. Read More

Instruments: Cello

My methods are mainly focused on the Suzuki books. I can thouroughly demonstrate each song in Suzuki book 1 to 10 and I lead the student from the beginning to the end of the coarse if the student is willing to commit to it. If not then I will lead the student to new materials outside of the Suzuki books that can be fun. I specialize in film tunes transposed for cello such as Harry Potter, Star Wars, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean etc. however for those who prefer the traditional classical road, I may teach specific Baroques dances from the Solo Suites by Johan Sebastian Bach, Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. Read More