Cello Lessons Alameda County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola

I have extensive experience as a teacher as well as a performer. I bring these two accomplishments together to provide a well rounded experience for my students.  In High School, I performed with the Kansas City Youth Symphony for 8 years, the Kansas City Cello Choir for eight years, the Missouri All-State for three years, and various other honor orchestras throughout her career. While still attending Drake University, I played in the Drake Symphony Orchestra, the Des Moines Symphony and the Encore String Trio. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello

I have been teaching for over 25 years. I have 5 children of my own who are all musicians. I have studied pedagogy at the University of Illinois and have also studied the Suzuki method. I feel lucky that I can take all of these experiences and methods and combine them to what works best for my students. What I have found is that there is not one clear cut method- every student learns in a different way. Read More

Instruments: Cello, Music

  In the last 23 years I have had my own orchestra, and I am the Music Director and have had many youth concerts, and professional concerts as well. I have been blessed to be teaching so many children and Adults. I have had some spectacular teachers and I am delighted to pass on what I have learned as a cellist. Technique is so important in learning the violin or the cello and by learning scales, etudes, short pieces and then advancing more difficult is the process in learning both these instruments. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Electric Violin, Double Bass, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Students will likely begin in a method book of some form, and eventually will use supplementary material as needed. The method books for Younger students typically consists of 3 or more levels depending on their skill, while the method books for older students provide a good outline of the technique for the instrument. The supplements provide materials to develop musicianship and artistry through repertoire. This approach allows the lesson to be tailored to the students' overall purpose for taking the lessons. Read More

Instruments: Cello, Drums

I teach all the traditional aspects of music such as how to read music and basic theory. In addition, I believe that tru musicians should be able to play music on the spot wherever they are. That being said I also teach how to improvise and song write! Read More