Cello Lessons in Bethel, CT

Instruments: Cello

I am a cellist and cello teacher based in Red Hook. I am currently pursuing an advanced certificate at the Bard College Conservatory, studying under Peter Wiley. I graduated Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor's degree in Cello Performance in 2016, and earned my Master's degree in Cello Performance from Southern Methodist University in 2018. I am a versatile performer, involved in multiple genres, and active in the communities of both orchestral and chamber playing. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I believe that each person has a unique set of skills and characteristics through which he or she acquires knowledge, maintains and improves the acquired knowledge, and uses it to his or her benefit. Therefore, although I do have a system that I follow, I attend to the specific strong and weak points of each student. My goal is to be present in each and every lesson and to focus on each student's current level with the understanding that only through direct and personal guidance could my students improve and thrive. Read More

Instruments: Cello

In private lessons, through the assignment of scales, arpeggios, technical exercises, etudes, and solo work, students gain a progressive yet sound understanding of technique. Students develop an internal map of the fingerboard, learn how to accurately and consistently arrive in positions, have the flexibility of creating their own a fingerings, understand the fundamentals of sound production, bowing styles, and how to use these techniques as an aid to music making. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

My lessons are tailored to the needs of the student. I like to have my cello on lessons because playing together with student is the most effective way to teach, Once the student has progressed he/she then has a big choice of cello repertoire masterpieces also I enjoy playing duos with my students, I teach music theory essentials, sight-reading, music history, and anything else that helps you to learn. . Read More

Instruments: Cello

My two rules of teaching are to be encouraging and be engaging. I don't want students dragging their feet as they walk to their lesson. I want them sprinting up the stairs and ringing my bell several times, because they are so excited to get started! I keep the lessons challenging in order to allow the student to reach their full potential. However, I like to keep things fun and enjoyable. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

For adolescent beginner piano students I recommend 'John Thompson's Earliest Piano Course'. In this series Books I-III build a strong base upon which a student can specialize in different genre and styles graduating from book III. For adult students beginning I would suggest John Thompon's Adult (or Modern) Piano Course. The pacing of this book is far more accelerated and more in keeping with an adult pace to work with. Read More