David O
Instruments: Cello
Styles: Classical
David O
Instruments: Cello
Styles:
Classical
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 5-17
MM, The Boston Conservatory (2013), Cello performance BA, The College of the Holy Cross (2010), Music
2006- Brooks Music Scholarship (Merit-based full tuition scholarship -The College of the Holy Cross)
I am a motivated and open minded musican who takes joy in learning from others. Having recently graduated from the Boston Conservatory this past May, I have taken part in a number of various ensmebles. While my focus was in performance, in recent years I have taken a greater interest in teaching. With both a liberal arts as well as conservatory background, I have had the opportunity to dabble in both worlds. As a musician and student-scholar, I was fortunate enough to present on topics of interest to my area as well as perform on a regular basis. My hope is that students with a general background in history and theory (to which I highly encourage) will vastly see and hear changes in their playing.
Having grown up in a musical family (with the only exception being my dad), I have learned first hand what it takes to be a successful teacher. Although I am in no way a master teacher, I have taught primarily younger individuals ranging from 10-13. My goal is never to rush the pupil, as easy as that may be at times. This only encourages greater frustration and ultimately failure down the road.
I do not use any particular "methods" of teaching, although I did begin out on Suzuki. And while I do believe this is an important methodogy, Suzuki does have its flaws as do most of its kind. As I mentioned earlier, theory, harmony, and music history (as rudimentary as they may be at the beginning) are crucial for all students regardless of their level. The more one knows about the piece, the easier it will be to interpret and understand what the composer is asking for.
Teaching should never revolve around the notion that "perfection" is the ultimate" goal. This way of thinking not only provides my students with a false sense of hope, but more importantly is simply unattainable. In the modern age of playing, too often do I feel students losing sight of what is most important: the music. While good intonation and rhythm are certainly important, what I hope to instill in each of my students is a level of understanding far beyond learning the "notes" on the page. My role in this process is strictly to assist and guide those willing to apply new concepts in ways that are perhaps foreign to them.
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