for 8 classes
What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
Cellists of any level can enjoy making progress on their instrument in this course. Beginners through advanced players welcome. All that is needed to start is a cello, bow & willingness to learn. Any age learner is fine for this course since it is one-on-one private lessons. If you are a beginner, the first four weeks will look something like this: Week of September 12 - Learn how to take care of your cello and bow. Get set up to make your very first sound. Learn the names of the strings (A-D-G-C) and all about tuning apps. Week of September 19 - Continue working on cello and bow hold while playing simple rhythms on open strings. If your instrument does not have finger tapes on it, I will assist you in getting this set up. See supply list for amazon link to tapes. Week of September 26 - Playing with fingers on different strings. Simple songs will be introduced. Week of October 3 - Continue working on bowing patterns and simple songs such as Hot Cross Buns or Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Learners may re-enroll for additional sessions and will continue to progress at their own rate. Books I use to teach include but are not limited to: Suzuki repertoire ABC Cello for the Absolute Beginner I Can Read Music Royal Conservatory repertoire Other method books, scales & studies If you need help securing an instrument, please get in touch before enrolling as I am happy to assist with the process of sorting out appropriate size and price range.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners MUST have an appropriate size cello and bow that are set up and ready to play. I will advise on music books depending on the age and experience of individual learners.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I am a musician offering classes in guitar, cello, music theory & composition. I have 4 different music degrees and have been teaching for over 20 years in the US and Canada. My main goal for learners is to enjoy the process of music-making.
Fun fact: I umpired softball for 25+ years and once even got to umpire for a national tournament!
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