Cello Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello

For beginner/intermediate students I use the Essential Elements method plus Suzuki when they reach a higher level of playing. My advanced students can expect to play etudes from the Schroeder book as well as Popper when they get to that level. I am open to teaching repertoire that the student is interested in, as long as the level isn't too far beyond their reach. For adults, we mostly stick to Suzuki and Essential Elements, but I have found that incorporating songs they are familiar with is helpful in their education. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Cello, Bass Guitar

No single learning path works for all students, it’s about finding and reinforcing your strengths, and empowering you to solve your own problems. As my old cello teacher used to say, “I’m not teaching you how to play the cello, I’m teaching you how to teach yourself how to play the cello.” Providing students with the tools and guidance they need to practice and improve: that’s what I strive to do. Read More

Instruments: Cello

Realistic goals are a big part of improving your art. All students will be asked to engage so as to produce a plan and set of goals that they both want and can reasonably achieve. The process of performing can teach us a lot about ourselves as thinkers, artists, and people. Whether you want to play that fun song on the radio or that crazy concerto, I can help you get there. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello

I help students have an efficient position in order to play in tune and feel relaxed. I also focus on intonation, rhythm, and musical interpretation. In order to teach interpretation I show different ways to phrase the music with dynamics, tempo, bow stroke, and tone. For beginners, I focus on tone quality because most beginners do not know how to correctly use the bow to make a warm sound. For more advanced players, I would focus on more phrasing techniques in order to create a more original interpretation of certain pieces. Read More