Cello Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello

Will utilize a blended approach with parts of all major methods. I also determine if it is bet for the student to read music while learning how to play or to delay music reading. It is important for me to understand what styles of music is loved by the student. This way will enable me to select the pieces that are exciting and this will guarantee practicing.   Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Keyboard

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2015 I graduated from Marshall University with a degree in Violin Performance. Before then I had the privilege of appearing on Daystar Television with the Ramsey Family Trio, I also appeared as a guest artist at Tamarack, and performed a concerto with the New River Symphony. Just before college I also gained some in studio recording experience from working with a band called Tender Mercies. Read More

Instruments: Cello

There is no one style one must follow. Rather, one's style is developed over a lifetime. My goal in cello teaching is to teach the correct way practice and play the instrument. A cellist grows in the degree of effort and practice. Correct rudiments will last a lifetime that will assist each student develop to the degree they wish to. We tell our life story through playing music, like painting on a canvas a picture with all the bright and dark colors. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass

I began giving private and group music lessons soon after graduation from high school in 2002, and quickly learned to love it. During college, I took on some new students and continued to gain experience in a variety of instruments as I took classes and taught not only cello, but also piano and violin. Within months of my college graduation, I became involved with a mission school in the Dominican Republic, where I taught music theory, history, chorale, and private lessons -- all in the Spanish language. Read More

Instruments: Cello

. At my students' first lessons, I get an idea of their unique skill sets. Even with my beginners, I can tell what musical abilities they may naturally have. From there, I talk to the student about their goals for cello playing. Some may want strictly classical music training and others may want to expand into current popluar music or jazz. Once we establish a direction, I can assign appropriate method books and pieces that will put them on the right path to reach their musical goals. Read More