Cello Lessons Tampa Bay County, FL

Instruments: Cello

I also have a special interest in working with students with disabilities and have prepared presentations and professional development trainings for the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) and Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) on this subject. I have successfully taught cellists with limited mobility, hearing loss, and developmental/learning disabilities such as Autism Spectrum conditions and ADHD. If you can be open about you/your child’s needs, I can accommodate you! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Accordion, Harmonica, Electric Violin, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

In the first lessons, I explain the the beginner students the basic functionality of the instruments, the proper way to hold the instruments, how to produce a clear sound from the instruments and a Major scale ascending and descending, the one from which the first lessons or the next lessons is written. If the students already had books from prior music instructor, we pick up from the last lessons after answering questions t o make sure the students thoroughly understand the lessons from the previous chapters and he or she is ready to proceed to the next lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Synthesizer, Electric Violin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

*Please note: this is only a very basic overview of the materials we will use. Each student is welcome to bring orchestra music, music theory homework, or their favorite songs to learn in lessons. No two students' lessons will look the same, and I strive to make lessons as fun as possible. Strings: New strings students will start off with Essential Elements Book 1. This book will help students learnt he basics of the instrument and teaches them to read music. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

For any student, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements series. This method book will help teach the basic fundamentals needed to progress on the instrument. For children, I will continue through the method book series while supplementing it with short popular pieces that may be of interest to the student. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep it fun and enjoyable. Read More

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

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More