Cello Lessons Denton County, TX

Instruments: Cello, Viola, Music

Hello, I'm Codi! I play cello and viola, I compose, and I am passionate about sharing a joy for music with others. I graduated in May 2019 from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Music Education with a concentration in string instruments. I have performed with SFA's Orchestra of the Pines and the University of Macau String Orchestra, as well as for the European Union Film Music Gala Concert in 2017. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello, Music

For all my cello students, I start with 170 Foundation Studies and a modified Suzuki Method (Cello). Once my students reach Suzuki book 4, then they can start playing Bach Suites, and other intermediate repertoir. The Bach Suites, however, are what most of my cello students are interested in learning. For piano students, I use the Bastien piano series by Neil Kjos. I want my students to be interested and engaged, and coach them through basics while also trying to find pieces or genres they want to play. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Cello, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

For bass guitar I use the Mel Bay Bass Guitar Method which takes a student from creating rocking bass lines to building kicking bass licks from chord changes.Double Bass students will have classical training, techniques to build a solid, warm tone, use of the bow, and orchestral repertoire, including solo pieces. For guitar I  use the Mel Bay Chord Guide Method, which shows on easy to understand positions for chord playing. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Classical Guitar

I began teaching students in college. While I was there I taught seven students all at once. I take pride in providing specific and tailored teaching to each of my students. While student teaching in Frisco I attended many workshops and had many conversations with experienced teachers about how to improve my teaching. Along with this I am a member of TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) and have attended conventions where I obtain more ways of effectively teaching. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello, Music, Keyboard

I believe in meeting students where they are and catering lessons to their specific learning styles. Not everyone learns everything in the exact same way. While I do teach using standard, classical repertoire more often than not, my goal as a teacher is to help my students develop a deep love and passion for music; hence, I often find it incredibly helpful to branch out into other genres! I've taught show tunes, pop, rock, and even video game music to my students. Read More