Cello Lessons Lake County, IL

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola

“I am a professional musician and violin, cello, and viola teacher with over 25 years of experience in Europe and the United States. I teach students of all ages and at various stages of their development as musicians, including helping them prepare for University auditions, study for their own enjoyment or prepare to join a local community string ensemble or orchestra. My teaching philosophy is that of encouraging and inspiring my students to do their personal best in a creative, positive and enriching learning environment. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Music, Keyboard

Music Director of the Chicago Philharmonia Orchestra since 1985, Farobag has also served as Managing Director of the University of Chicago’s Performing Artists Series from 1990 through 2002 and principal conductor of its resident professional ensembles. A skilled interpreter of Baroque literature as well, Cooper continues in his capacity as Artistic Advisor to the Baroque Masterplayers, a virtuoso ensemble that concatenates period performance techniques with modern instruments thus creating a unique voice within the realm of 17th and 18th- century repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Double Bass, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon

For beginning students, I typically start with Hal Leanord's Essential Elements. Once the student has a grasp of their instrment and the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire and tecnique exercises. I will try to find out what the student is interested in to help guide my instruction and keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter the age or ability level. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I began teaching just prior to starting college, and it is where my want to teach younger students began. I felt my initial growth as a musician was slow because I couldn't find that spark that made me want to take music to the next level. Now that I have it, I hope I can help others find their way. I think modern music gets a bad rep, especially among us classically-trained professionals! Read More

Instruments: Cello

I am a passionate and caring teacher who loves to see his students grow and share music. I graduated from Augustana college in 2019 after performing in the Augustana symphony orchestra for 4 years. As a teacher I hope to inspire student learning and growth and create the next generation of skilled musicians. I believe that all things are possible through hard work and determination, especially learning an instrument. Learning the cello and other Instruments has helped me in life in a number of ways including teamwork, collaboration, and performance skills that have all helped me become a professional musician. Read More