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| What am I going to learn? You will learn how to properly play the cello and read music along with the appreciation of the instrument. My students will also learn the history behind the music, about composers, musical time periods, rhythm, how to count music, correct posture, how to understand music, sight-reading, scales/arpeggios, tone quality, how to take care of the cello (handling), how to fix/apply strings, and how to tune their cello and much more! |
| What do I need to bring to lessons? All you to bring is a positive attitude for learning, your instrument whether it is owned/rented/borrowed, your bow, rock stop, rosin, music and wire stand. All the other materials needed such as practice music, work sheets, etc., will be provided by me. |
| Do I need certain books or certain piece of music? My first couple of lessons will be used to evaluate my students playing level and skills to get a feel of where they are, all things considered such as strengths, weaknesses, and maybe some things to improve on. Also I use this time to get know a little bit more about my students, and maybe some of their goals that pertain to music. If you have any outside work and music that you need help on, you can definitely bring it to me, and we can work on it. Students can also bring in chair test excerpts to work on for their next chair test. Most orchestra programs have these a few times a month, some a few times a week to evaluate chair seating for upcoming concerts. I will be more than happy to get my students ready for these types of seating auditions and to get them to feel comfortable enough to play in front of their peers which are often the most difficult for some students during audition time. |
| Cello Lesson Policy All students must be up to date with their payments to receive future lessons. |
| Half Hour 45 minutes Full Hour Hour and ½ $25 $35 $45 $60 |
| Payment and scheduling: The first time that I meet with my students, I call this the get acquainted and jump start lesson. At this meeting, the student and I will have a chance to meet, and learn a little about my approach to teaching and ask questions. I will listen to the student play, perhaps make a few suggestions, and choose or recommend some appropriate music for the student to begin studying. All students should bring their instrument to this lesson. Each student has four lessons per calendar month, while students that are in more than one music program, summer camp, or ensemble may have up to six or seven lessons a month. Students should make an effort to arrive 5-10 minutes early for their lesson, so that they can have their cello out of the case, tuned and ready at the appointed time. A student who arrives late will receive a short lesson and will not be refunded for the time missed. Lesson times cannot be “held” without payment, but students can resume lessons after payment is received. If the students normal lesson day falls on Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. the lesson for that day will be skipped, and will resume after the holiday break at no extra cost. If a lesson has to be skipped because I have an unavoidable conflict, I’ll let you know well in advance and we will reschedule the lessons at a mutually agreeable time and take credit of the lesson in the following month. With a minimum of 48 hour notice it is sometimes possible to reschedule an upcoming lesson. Please feel free to ask , but please do understand that I many not be able to accommodate all rescheduling requests. I can receive payment after each lesson, or you can pay in full at the first lesson at the beginning of each month. Feel free to ask any other questions if you have any. Remember, cello lessons are a valuable investments to instill character, and creativity into your musical career. |
| Private Lessons |
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| GROUP LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE!!!! |
| GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE!!!! |
| DON'T FORGET TO ASK ABOUT MONTHLY SPECIALS!!!! |
| DON'T FORGET TO ASK ABOUT OUR CELLO LESSON BOOT CAMP THIS SUMMER!!!!! |
| ABOUT OUR "NO STRINGS ATTACHED PROGRAM" A PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE LESSONS WHEN THEY FEEL THEY'RE NEEDED. $30/Half Hour |
| Lessons are by appointment only!! |
| All parents are encouraged and invited to participate in private lessons to help guide practice time at home. |