Cello Lessons Collin County, TX

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Electric Violin, Double Bass, Music

For beginning students, I always start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. I've found this book to be the best at introducing the instrument and reading the music. I may or may not continue teaching out of the books (there's 3), but that depends on the student. By book 2 or 3 I usually begin introducing Suzuki, as there are many solo pieces for them. Suzuki is also great for teaching technique, which is essential to their skill-set. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello, Music

During my time at the university, I studied under Dr. Vagram Saradjian (student of Mstislav Rostropovich), Estelle Choi of the Calidore Quartet, Dr. Charles Hausmann (student of Leonard Bernstein), and many other inspiring musicians. I was principal cellist for both the Moores School Symphony Orchestra and Opera Orchestra and was an active member of many diverse chamber groups. I also had the privilege to collaborate with the Houston Ballet for a special project and to premier several new works of aspiring composers. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I want my students to have fun, but to also engage in very structured learning. All students must find time to practice during the week, but the parents must be a huge part of helping their child learn this new instrument. We will set weekly, realistic goals for each lesson. During the lesson, we will review the last concept that was learned, go over the lesson for the day and then create a lesson for the following week and be sure that each lesson is explained and understood. Read More

Instruments: Cello, Bass Guitar

Generally, we start with a quick assessment of where you are in the instrument, what pieces you can play and want to and/or need to get to play someday, I use a regimen of Cello " workouts" that will focus on improving overall and focus on areas we need to work the most on, each student is different and responds differently to different methods, though there are several etude books I use ( like Feullard's 60 daily exercises or poppers Highschool of cello, as well as some of Dotsauers 113 Studies ) which would also depend on our starting point. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass

I started my own studio at the age of 23. I found this to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. In 2000, I entered the Music Education program at The University of Memphis. I continue to teach privately. I have taught children as young as 5 to adults of the age of 72. I have also taught string orchestra for 12 years. After 20 years of teaching, I still have a strong desire to share my knowledge and love of music with others. Read More