Cello Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Cello

Tessa grew up in Idaho Falls and is proud to call South East Idaho her home. She started cello at age 7 and studied with Dr. Rebecca Lyman in High School. Tessa received her Bachelors in Cello Performance from Brigham Young University, under the direction of Dr. Michelle Kesler, in 2019. Tessa’s passion is teaching cello! She has taught for over 14 years, and enjoys working with all levels and ages. She loves all styles of music including classical, folk, rock and pop. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn

I ask all of my students to be prepared for their lessons with a notebook and pencil for lesson notes and assignments. I ask them to bring any materials they have and will often recommend books and supplemental material I have had success with. I believe in writing down notes that help students understand what they are learning, exactly what students should practice, and setting goals for their practice and overall progress. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I'm a passionate and dedicated instructor who loves to work with kids all ages and adults and sharing my love of music . In 2007 I earned my Bachelor on Viola performance in my country (Guatemala) I am currently getting my Master's in Music Performance in Lamont school of music. Be a musician it was been one of my best experience in life from learning , teaching and travel all over the world . Read More

Instruments: Cello

I teach using the Suzuki method with emphasis on scales, proper technique, and individual music preferences. For beginning students, I begin with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements book. Once the student begins to grasp the understanding of reading music, I transition to teaching scales, and into the Suzuki books. More advanced students will be learning out of the Position Pieces books by Rick Mooney, Foundational Studies by Alwin Schroeder, as well as any other music that they are interested in. Read More

Instruments: Cello

Typically I start with teaching the parts of the cello and showing the student how to sit and grab the cello. Next, I continue with the scale of D major and help with the left hand and train the ears for intonation. Finally, if the student shows more progress I start using a method. Read More