Cello Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello

I began teaching piano as a challenge in high school, mostly to see if majoring in teaching piano is really what I should do. I learned from that experience of teaching a wide range of ages (6 years to 45 years old) that yes, teaching music is definitely what I'm geared to do! I went on to major in piano and taught a handful of others during my time in college. Upon graduating, I began teaching at Musical Innovations in Greenville, SC. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Accordion, Harmonica, Electric Violin, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

In the first lessons, I explain the the beginner students the basic functionality of the instruments, the proper way to hold the instruments, how to produce a clear sound from the instruments and a Major scale ascending and descending, the one from which the first lessons or the next lessons is written. If the students already had books from prior music instructor, we pick up from the last lessons after answering questions t o make sure the students thoroughly understand the lessons from the previous chapters and he or she is ready to proceed to the next lessons. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Flute

My approach to teaching varies with the age level of each student. With younger students, imitation is often one of the best methods of learning and I prefer the Suzuki method for students up to age 8, especially with strings. For older children and adults, learning music notation and basic music theory for a full understanding of musical language are more important to get them to the level where they can learn any music that they want to play for fun. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I love teaching private string lessons from a classical approach. I use the Essential Elements method books along with solo literature from the Suzuki books. My experienced students study 3 octave scales, etudes and contrasting solo literature chosen to meet their specific level. In addition to traditional technique building and repertoire, I love to incorporate music the students are interested in. I often include Disney music, pop tunes, worship music, or music specifically requested by the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola

Teaching music is much different than any other subject that is offered especially private lessons. My goal is to help every one of my students find passion in not only music but their lives! Every student gets their own goals and individualized lesson plans with a scope and sequence crafted specifically to help attack what they require the most instruction on. This way each student has realistic goals and milestones that pushes their abilities but is still achievable. Read More