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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Cello lessons in Philadelphia . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Electric Violin Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
You can not use a "one size fits all" kind of approach when teaching an instrument. It is important to me that the student is involved in creating their musical journey, which means each lesson I teach and the way that I teach it will be different. I understand that not everyone learns the same way, and what may work for one student may not work for another. One of the things that has made me a better teacher is that I learn from my students. Read More
Instruments: Cello
I'm an acoustic and electric cellist multi-instrumentalist who is passionate about creativity and music as a means to joy! In 2019, I graduated from Temple University with a B.M. in Music Therapy/Cello where I studied both classical and jazz music. I've been playing cello for 13 years in orchestras, quartets, jazz combos, and my personal favorite, rock bands. I've played venues from the Kimmel Center to World Cafe Live and can be heard on several different recordings from my bands and other collaborators. Read More
Instruments: Cello
There is nothing I love more than to see students succeed, and develop a passion and understanding for music. My goal is to create a productive and encouraging work environment, where students can be motivated and feel capable to succeed to their desired level. I would love to work with you, and make you in to the best cellist you can be! Read More
Instruments: Violin Cello Viola
I am a strings teacher, teaching privately for 10 years and in public schools for 7. I graduated from Elizabethtown College with a Bachelors of Music in Music Education, with a concentration in violin. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Orchestral Conducting at Messiah College. Strings students can expect to improve week to week in their technique. I teach students strong foundational techniques in order to develop their abilities. I use a mixture of both technical exercises and repertoire to help any student to play with freedom, confidence, and expression. Read More
Instruments: Piano Cello
There are little bit differences between Korea and the U.S.A about teaching idea. I have lots of advantages from it because I can combine each of them very well. I also encourage my students to take opportunities, for example, joining in Youth Orchestra, Ensemble, Competitions not only giving private lessons. Since I want my students to have more joy, confidence, and advanced experiences from music. Most of my students are member in Orchestra ( Metropolitan New York Youth Orchestra, Carnegie Hall Youth Orchestra, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra). Read More
Instruments: Cello
Hi, my name is Amanda and I am currently a Senior at The College of New Jersey. I have been playing the cello for the last 13 years and teaching the last 6. I am currently involved with The College of New Jersey orchestra and an on campus quartet but in the past I have been part of the Sussex County Youth Orchestra with whom I've had to opportunity to tour England and France with. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Cello Synthesizer Banjo Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
In the early years of my music career, I experienced many omens of encouragement and positivity from my peers, mentors, and family. Having such a buoyant support system has enabled me confidence in myself as human being and musician to succeed and exceed expectation by remaining humble & versatile in my field(s) of work.
In middle school, my conductor left an indelible impact on my musical ambitions. While rehearsing Danse Macabre, a renowned Halloween dance, I was caught noodling (improvising) in the key of the song. I was bored with the arrangement; my brain began to analyze contrapuntal harmony & syncopated rhythms to compliment the theme. My conductor stopped rehearsal to call me out...I was nervous! Incredibly, Mr. Simon went on to say "This kid...right here...he may not even be playing the sheet music...and while I'm angry at him for wandering away from the piece...he has more talent than everyone in this room combined...Jack...you'll be a rockstar someday, but for now, let's focus on Danse Macabre and nail it for the concert"
As an 8th grader, equally timid as I was emotionally pubescent, it was a surreal moment that inspired me to tackle head-on my pursuit of music with diligence, creativity, and exuberant confidence.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
To practice is to appreciate! When you make the conscious decision to practice your instrument, you must realize that your time allocation should be primarily focused on FORM not FLASHINESS. The little things we tend to overlook, like how one holds their instrument, switching hand positions, and nuances of that nature are critical to a progressive practice session. Bad habits tend to snowball over time, so my best advice is to practice material you are familiar with and (or) comfortable with in a formulaic fashion. Start by playing a given 4 bar passage at a slower tempo than suggested. Gradually increase the tempo as you vamp up the tempo. It is also important to remain hydrated and stretch before, during, and after playing. Your guitar is a lot like your body- it won't work with you if you don't honor and respect it!
When will I start to see results?
Oftentimes, we have tunnel vision on our end goals and can lose sight of the task at hand. A student will see results when they:
A) Practice & Prepare
B) Ask relevant questions
C) Develop a style and their own expressive form in performance
What do YOU desire to achieve? Retaining musical knowledge and skill is a testament to how much effort YOU put in to make it happen.
The tired rhetoric of "practice, practice, practice" simply isn't enough!
I advise my students to periodically self-check, before, after, and while practicing:
1) Am I playing in tune (no fret-buzzing/unwritten accidentals) and in time (in sync with the metronome)?
2) Am I observing dynamics to expressively and musically interpret the music I am working on?
3) Am I making notes on my tablature/sheet music? Annotate hints, tips, reminders, and notes to self!
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