Cello Lessons Connecticut

Instruments: Cello

The golden rule of teaching music for me is to always offer a challenge that the student can manage, whether it be a very small degree of difficulty or a larger degree of difficulty. Learning is its own reward and both are essential to nurture and sustain interest in learning to play an instrument. A students ability to absorb and retain information is an integral part of their evolving psychological and musical maturity. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I aim to tailor my lesson plans to each students unique goals. The methods I use differ based on each persons aspirations and learning habits. I believe that the cello can be a beneficial addition to anyones life, whether it is being played for recreation/therapy, to explore and enjoy great music, or to challenge oneself and build discipline through rigorous practice. I like to use the first few Suzuki and Schroeder books for complete beginners to introduce basic bowing and intonation concepts while building confidence with the cello. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Electric Violin

When I first graduated from college, I began teaching private violin and piano lessons. At the same time, I was trained in the Kindermusik creative arts program, and soon thereafter founded Kindermusik of Western Connecticut. While teaching music, art and dance to pre-schoolers, I became more aware of the unique learning differences between children. This inspired me to explore the field of music therapy. While becoming a Registered Music Therapist, I was also teaching orchestra in the CT public school system. Read More

Instruments: Cello

My philosophy centers on a healthy and fun environment for the student. For young beginners this would mean first establishing a proper physical set-up of the instrument as well as honing the fundamentals in fun and interesting ways. I believe in catering my teaching methods individually to fit each students interests and needs. I tend to pick and choose from a variety of method and repertoire books to compile a varied and interesting selection of pieces and studies. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Mandolin, Recorder, Fiddle, Double Bass, Acoustic Guitar

I assign music lessons that are appropiate to the students' learning pace. I also adapt different metods of teaching tailored to the students' needs and their goals, and preference of style of music. I enjoy watching my students learn and accomplish their own future goals. For example, sometimes students of all ages do not understand music notation, so I approach this area of Theory differently. For example, instead of looking at the Staff as limericks; Read More