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Instruments: Cello
I am a passionate and motivated cellist who is excited to spread my knowledge. I was raised in New York State and attended Drake University in 2009 to pursue a Bachelor of Music from Drake University in cello performance. I have been performing under full-time contract with the Des Moines Symphony since 2010 and was one of the founding members of Quartet 515 (est. 2015). I am very fortunate to have started my professional performance career at age 19. 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
Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello
It's my goal to have every student progress throughout the year. Every student learns at different rates, so I teach based on that. I will explain concepts using different techniques until it clicks for a student. Asking questions is also a huge part of the way I teach. Not only does it help solidify concepts, but allows the student to tell me what they know and what they have learned so far. Read More
Instruments: Guitar, Cello, Bass Guitar
While there is no "One-size-fits-all" for all students, I start most students off with Essential Elements or Suzuki. As they progress I try to include pieces they like, pop songs, and different genres. The variety helps them stay engaged, learn a bit about different styles to broaden their knowledge, but also, have fun. As they get intermediate levels the paths diverge. Some of my students are doing Jazz improvisation, some of them, composition, and others are getting ready to audition for college. Read More
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