Cello Lessons in Monte Nido, CA

Instruments: Piano Cello Keyboard

For beginners, I would first teach them the basic sitting and hand postures, basic note-reading, and basic music theories. After they know how to play piano in an appropriate posture, I would like them to start with Hanon piano exercises. I believe it is a great book to warm up the fingers and a great finger exercises for all levels of piano players. Other than those basic exercises, I would also like to introduce them to one to two simple pieces that are fun to play. Read More

Instruments: Cello

For beginning students, I like to start with the beginnig Suzuki books, and I incorporate many Suzuki methods into my teaching style. As an accompaniment to Suzuki, I also use Klengal's Technical Studies for the Violoncello, Vol. 1 in order to solidify a solid understanding of scales and hand positions. Once a student demonstrates appropriate dexterity, I begin to introduce solo repetoire that they would like to prepare for studio performances and any other pieces that they have an interest in playing. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I push my students gently, always mindful of their individual boundaries and comfort levels. It's essential that they feel supported and encouraged, which fosters a positive and long-lasting relationship with music. By incorporating therapeutic approaches, I ensure that my teaching is a source of inspiration and personal growth, not just a means to an end. In essence, my teaching style is a harmonious blend of musical instruction and emotional well-being. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Cello

I am experienced and skilled in Classical Italian teaching style and methdology, where I emphasize the importance of the tone quality in music and developing good technique. I often combine methods (Orff, Suzuki, Hal Leonard, Faber, Alfred's) and tailor my approach to every individual student. Read More

Instruments: Cello

Ive had a passion for music my entire life and specialize in helping others foster their passion for music as well. Ive been playing the cello for more than 20 years and enjoy the fact that music is a lifelong journey. Im currently part of the Orchestra Collective of Orange County and participate in online music competitions and showcases. I love the Suzuki method because of the, Every Child Can belief Dr. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I like to create goals with the student, not just for them. In other words, I make sure the student's opinion is always taken in consideration to ensure that every goal set is within reason and that the student genuinely thinks it is realistic for them. I encourage students to keep a practice journal where they write down the amount of time they practiced, what scale and technique exercise they practiced, and the pieces they practiced. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello

If teaching the 'cello, I like to use the instruction book that I learned from which is Samuel Applebaum's Beginning Strings book and around this I will introduce more international music, often in duet form to help with intonation. After the student develops good basic technique, then sonatas and concerti are gradually introduced. If teaching the piano, then I make sure that Dozen a Day for the beginners is incorporated with any of the beginning/intermediate books such as John Thompson's, Edna Mae Burnam's or Frances Clark's methods and for more advanced piano students the Hanon exercises are included along with the standard Classical repertoire. Read More