I am launching my home teaching studio in Victoria, BC and am very excited to begin offering private cello lessons starting in September 2021!
There are many reasons why people seek out cello lessons. Some have always loved the tone and range of the cello and want to fill their homes with the earthy sounds of this instrument. Some people are looking for an activity to help them with listening, f
ocus, coordination, motor skills, and memory. Some play in ensembles, orchestras, or groups and are seeking a teacher to help with aspects of their playing.
As a cello teacher I specialize in working with adolescents and adult players. My lessons are designed to help students cultivate listening skills, physical and mental awareness, creative problem-solving, versatility, and musical appreciation. I encourage and help students to identify and set goals such as performing, memorizing, recording or collaborating, whatever they find meaning in, and I support them in the process of preparing and gaining confidence in themselves. Whether you’re new to the cello or continuing on your journey with the instrument and picking up where you left off, I would be happy to work with you and share ideas, sounds and experiences.
I have been teaching in various settings for about 10 years. In this time I have tended to work with older kids and adults, but I am happy to consider teaching younger children on a case by case basis and may suggest a trial period as I am gaining experience with this age group.
How to get more information or how to sign up:
If you are interested in taking lessons, please contact me and I can provide more information, and will also help you to get registered and scheduled in!
Scheduling
Lessons are weekly at a regular (fixed) lesson time. I will be teaching Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9am - 12 and 1 - 6pm. Please inquire about what time slots are currently available.
Term 1:
September 7th, 2021 - January 27th, 2022 (19 lessons)
Term 2:
February 1st - June 23rd, 2022 (19 lessons)
Group classes:
Wednesdays 5:30 - 7pm (pending a full class)
New student discount:
New students get a 10% discount on the first term of lessons
In-person / online lessons info
Although my preferred lesson scenario is in-person, I am able to provide online private lessons at this time. The lesson fees are the same for online and in-person lessons. I don’t recommend online lessons for first time beginner students. If you are interested in taking online lessons, please reach out and we can discuss to ensure that you have the minimum audiovisual and internet technical requirements.
