Cello Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Cello

For beginning students, I focus primarily on good sitting posture, both with and without the cello. We then focus on developing left-hand shape and function, before learning basic scales and tunes. Through consistent reinforcement, encouragement, and exercises, I help my students to build the solid technical foundation necessary to develop mastery of the instrument. I primarily use the Suzuki cello books, the Schroeder etudes, and the Starker method, however, I frequently make arrangements of popular tunes for students if that is what they are interested in playing. Read More

Instruments: Cello, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I'm a professional musician and teacher with experience all across the musical spectrum. I have played both the cello and bass for professional orchestras (Idaho Falls Symphony, Brevard Symphony Orchestra), recording sessions, jazz bands, wedding/party bands, string quartets, bands for singers, and solo performances. I also spent a year and a half as a pianist, playing at the SLC International Airport and a top-rated Italian restaurant. I started with the piano and the drums at age 9. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Cello, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard

Students don't learn if they don't feel motivated or enjoy what they are doing. Therefore, I make it a point to set an agenda in each lesson that starts and ends with something fun, and is also predictable so that students know intuitively how to go about their practicing. During each lesson, the student and I set realistic goals for practicing and, despite the popular saying that the more time you spend practicing, the more effective your practice is, I have learned from many students that each student practices and learns from practicing in their own way. Read More

Instruments: Cello

I am a compassionate, creative and effective cello teacher who believes that any student with the excitement to learn can succeed. Currently, I am studying at the University of Colorado Boulder with Professor David Requiro to receive my Bachelor of Music degree in Cello Performance. In addition to my educational experience, I have also attended several summer music institutes including the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, Innsbrook Institute, Online Summer Strings Intensive, and the Bowdoin International Music Festival. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Cello, Viola

I expect my students to come into their lessons with a notebook and pencil so that they can write down what happens during the lessons. This is how they look back and reflect during their individual practice. As the online teacher, the best I can do is give tips and ideas about playing so that my students can bring their knew knowledge into their own musical experiences; wether that is with another string teacher or with other musical friends. Read More