Cello Lessons in Saint James, NY

Instruments: Cello

I've been teaching for about 6 years now privately. I've worked with beginners as well as more advanced students. I have also worked for a school, teaching elementary to middle school students one on and one. I also have experience teaching orchestrah sectionals. Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Viola Double Bass

My teaching experience began at age 16, when a family friend asked if I would teach her daughter violin. I instantly found a love for the challenge of teaching, and the joy when a student experiences success. I have taught privately in a myriad of settings: music stores, music studios, and in students' homes. In high school, I was accepted into a music program that prepared me for entering college as a Music Education major. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I am a professional freelance cellist in the New York City area and I love performing a wide range of music from classical to Broadway, jazz to rock/pop, and beyond. I am originally from Memphis, Tennessee where I grew up studying with my "cello dad," Peter Spurbeck at the University of Memphis and spending my summers at the Sewanee Summer Music Institute where I learned to appreciate orchestral music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar

I believe the student is there to find a passion. It is so important to find love for the art, and this is what I try to provide. A lead-by-example approach is the core of what I do. I "draw" the student toward their own voice. It is imperative to help them find their own "style." The greatest musicians are true originals; and so I do not encourage my students to follow in my footsteps, but to blaze their own trails. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Cello Viola

I typically begin a piano student's first lesson, with the Bastien Piano series. This is geared at kid's, but, for adults, I use various other beginner books! In addition to this, I pride myself on teaching all students, how to best play popular music, using a full range of chords, not typically taught. I get students learning quickly and more importantly, correctly, so they are prepared out there, in the real musical world! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Cello Bass Guitar

For 10 years I have held a private studio where I teach students of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels including very advanced children and adult beginners. My teaching style is tailored for each student as everyone is an individual and we all learn at different rates and require different techniques. I do however have a few principals that carry over to all students. First and foremost music should be fun! Read More