Cello Lessons Williamson County, TN

Instruments: Cello

I began teaching cello in my early 20s, teaching public school strings classes and private pupils while in my undergrad at UTC. I also taught throughout my graduate degree, teaching privately, cover teaching undergraduate students for my teacher, and also teaching college students. In addition, I led orchestra sectionals, coached student chamber music ensembles, sat on jury panels, and wrote and performed programs for entire classes of K-12 students. In addition, I have experience as a professional contracted and freelance classical cellist - I've played with orchestras, recorded sessions, and performed in a string quartet professionally. Read More

Instruments: Cello, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Music

I strive to be an effective teacher whos able to provide a catered, caring, and educated learning experience for my students. I like to grow with my students as well, hopefully learning just as much from them as they learn from me. To grow as a person is the ultimate goal for myself and for my students and we use music to get there. I like to believe that I have found many ways to create a fun, productive, and educational environment in my own home or in a separate teaching facility. Read More

Instruments: Cello

. At my students' first lessons, I get an idea of their unique skill sets. Even with my beginners, I can tell what musical abilities they may naturally have. From there, I talk to the student about their goals for cello playing. Some may want strictly classical music training and others may want to expand into current popluar music or jazz. Once we establish a direction, I can assign appropriate method books and pieces that will put them on the right path to reach their musical goals. Read More

Instruments: Cello

Teaching cello is my favorite thing to do, and I am so happy to share cello with my students! I was born to two Suzuki cello teachers, Carey and Elliott Cheney, I grew up as a Suzuki cello student, and began to play cello at the age of 3. I have studied performance with acclaimed cellists Colin Carr, Philippe Muller, Lawrence Lesser, and Eric Kim. I also have my bachelors and masters degrees in cello performance from University of Ottawa, Canada with Paul Marleyn and University of Tennessee, Knoxville with Dr. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For the student, it is of greatest value to work with a teacher who has already been through the process of learning, making mistakes, and growing as a player.  With over 20,000 hours of classroom teaching experience and endless hours of musical research, I know how to get the RESULTS that students want.  I can confidently say that, if students commit themselves to the path which I will guide them on, success is 100% guaranteed! Read More