Cello Lessons in Barrington, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Flute Drums Bass Guitar Organ Electric Violin Double Bass

I have been insfluenced and surrounded with music since childhood. I have experience in multiple aspects of music from performance to teaching and just about everything in between. I love working with students to achieve their goals. The most rewarding feeling for me is when my student feels they've accomplished a technique or method on their respective instrument. I strive to keep lessons joyous yet keep the student motivated to practice at home. Read More

Instruments: Cello

In addition to my academic pursuits, I have been an active member of various performance groups and summer festivals. I have had the honor of performing with the LA Phil's Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) at Torres, the YOLA Cross-site Orchestra, and the Olympia Youth Orchestra. These experiences have allowed me to collaborate with talented musicians and showcase my skills on prestigious stages. I am also committed to fostering intergenerational connections through music. Read More

Instruments: Voice Cello Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

In 1984 I was a music instructor for the Canadian Forces School of Music in Esquimalt British Columbia. Over the last three decades I have taught one-on-one lessons and ensembles at all levels including Elementary, Middle, and High School levels. More recently I founded MusiCali Kids with my wife, servicing families with the award winning program Music Together. I recently taught for the Crestwood Music Education center in N.Y. where I had over 30 students, as well as served as Conductor of the string orchestras and percussion ensemble. Read More

Instruments: Cello Music

I teach from the traditional method.  I use the String Builder as it give the student a step by step method on how to learn the notes and how to understand the notes on the page.  This method teaches you 2 ideas simultaneously.  You read music, and play at the same time.  There are many methods of teaching, and I am aware of all of them, but I am very successful with the Traditional method and the String Builder Method Book. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Cello

I've been teaching music for more than 20 years in many different institutions and schools. Group classes with "Musical Minds", individual lessons in my home, at '' Wilshire Music Academy", with "Aimee's Art Production" etc. completed 9 units in Early Childhood Education at WLAC. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

Before the first lesson I ask the student what their goals are and what they want to do with their musical study in the future. First and foremost for both 'cellists and pianists is to learn the notes with flashcards so that the student will not be thinking of every note they need to "find" but it will be so automatic that all the student has to do is bring out their musicality through the pieces. Read More

Instruments: Cello

Hi there! I'm very excited to be pursuing my lifelong passion for sharing music. I've played cello and piano since childhood and recieved my Masters in Cello Performance from the University of Redlands in May of 2014. Prior to that I recieved my Bachelors in Music Theory and Composition from the University of Northern Colorado. I've also recieved a certificate in Film and Television Scoring from the UCLA Extension. I've actively been teaching cello in the greater Los Angeles area since 2009 and love helping other people discover how they can enjoy music! Read More