Cello Lessons San Mateo County, CA

Instruments: Cello

I believe a student's progress depends on how motivated they feel during practices, so I work with students while putting emphasis on patience and encouragement. As a usual protocol for beginning students, I start with one active scale and an easy Suzuki solo piece (ex. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star), slowly introducing simple etudes when progress is noted. I usually demonstrate a piece before assigning it to the students for homework so that they have a better idea of what the piece should sound like in terms of both tempo and how the notes should be carried. Read More

Instruments: Cello

For younger students and beginners, I like to keep lessons fun and short, allowing them to learns the elements of playing while enjoying the thrill of making beautiful sounds. I like to start with New Direction for Strings for fundamentals and short songs , while peppering in pieces from the suzuki books and fun exercises I've picked up along the way to facilitate learning away from the instrument. For more experienced students, I like to make a musical diet of etudes, scales, exercises, and repertoire to facilitate a well rounded technique, dexterity, and musical freedom. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I started teaching in high school about 15 years ago. I worked with a project that allowed elementary and Jr. High students to be taught by the high school students. It was the first of many unbelievably enjoyable moments. I have found teaching cello to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The gift of sharing something so creative and expressive to those who find a love for classical music is exceptional. Read More

Instruments: Cello

My teaching was primarily during my time as a music student in college, I have since taken part of various community orchestras and teach as a side hobby. My primary job is in the medical field. I have taught middle and high school students and lead multiple sectionals in my previous college years as a cellist. I graduated with a doctorate in Audiology, pursuing a career involving the sense of hearing. Read More

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

My musical tastes however extend much further to R&B, pop, jazz, alternative rock, and countless other genres. I currently work as a freelance musician and string teacher in north county San Diego. I have taught orchestra at Double Peak School and was the orchestra and band director at Calavera Hills Middle School. I was the resident violist of the San Diego based Zene Strings quartet and sat principal violist of the San Diego Music Coterie. Read More