Cello Lessons in Rosslyn, VA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Lute Double Bass Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

...I began playing in local rock and r&b bands at the age of 15. These were some of my most influential experiences, as they expanded my musical tastes into jazz fusion, swing, standards and Latin Jazz. After graduating high school, I attended community college and then went to New York to study jazz theory, where I played a few sets with Sweetback in 2000 that led up to being asked to play with the band. ... Read More

Instruments: Cello

...Amy S. grew up in Bowie, MD. She attended The Catholic University of America where she received a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance. She then moved to Nashville, TN to attend Belmont University where she received a Masters of Music in Cello Performance. ... Read More

Instruments: Cello

...Instead of telling a student directly that they may be playing a rhythm incorrectly or that they need to correct their bow technique, I ask them to reexamine that aspect of their playing and they often come up with the solution with some guidance.... Read More

Instruments: Cello

...For beginning students, my main goal is to lead them to appreciate and love music for the rest of their lives. I work on fundamentals like the proper posture, developing good ears for correct tones, and how to correctly hold the bow.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello Drums Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

...Everyone learns differently; I recognize some kids and adults alike find the idea of staring into a book and practicing rudiments or études for hours a day either intimidating, boring, or both.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola Music Keyboard

...My piano teachers throughout my life have been Ms. Hermie Serna (Serna Music), Ms. Laura Soles (Governor’s School), Ms. Jeanette Windsor (Governor’s School), Mr. Russell Wilson (Richmond Symphony) and Mr.... Read More