Cello Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Cello, Trombone

I was teaching at a summer music festival and had a student transform his entire attitude towards music by the end of two weeks. When he came to me he slouched and didn't take much seriously, but through working together he became aware of the amazing powers of music. His grandmother came to me after the camp and said she had never seen him so excited to pick up his cello, he began practicing every day and enjoying the instrument. Read More

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, 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: Cello

For beginning students I like the essential elements series to learn basic fundamentals of music such as tone, rhythm, tempo, and reading music. For intermediate students I use the Suzuki books with various supplemental etudes that will give more challenging concepts such as finger patterns, bow strokes, key changes, and other things that will help in private practice and in a full orchestra setting. I also encourage intermediate students to choose a popular song that they want to learn to work on as well during the term. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Students are really the cornerstone of my teaching style. Many teachers use a "one size fits all" methodology to their students. By tailoring my teaching to my students specific talents, they will be very eager to learn! Students all have different learning styles, and different concepts they struggle with. I use students' learning styles to develop the skills to learn concepts. Learning each and individual technique does indeed work. However, teaching a student how to learn concepts allows for greater understanding, and it allows them to take ownership of their own playing. Read More