Scott P  
Instruments: Guitar, Cello, Bass Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Funk, Spirituals, Reggae, Swing, Soul

I began teaching a younger cello student while I was in high school, serving as an intermediary between him and his primary teacher. There, I was just an extra pair of ears, but it helped me to focus on my own technique and how to most efficiently play my instrument. Thus, I believe classical methods of teaching are most effective for getting a student off the ground and running on the cello. But I have also taught general music classes to young students in South Africa, and used well-known songs to help train the students' ears. Utilizing standard methods for actual instrument training complemented by utilizing popular music for musicianship training proves effective.

I believe in training students both as instrumentalists and as overall musicians. Thus, beginning cello students will start with the Suzuki method to get basic technique down. Then, as a student improves, solo repertoire will be introduced from both the Suzuki method and other sources. Once a student has reached a state of proficiency, I will cater my teaching instead to the style that the student prefers. We can continue in classical music, or transition to contemporary styles. Regardless, lessons will be catered so that the student is able to appreciate the music they play and end up playing the music they want to play.