Cello Lessons for Children, Teens, and Adults - Cellolessen voor kinderen, tieners en volwassenen

From 63 € /h

Have you always dreamed of playing the cello but never taken the first step?
Are you an advanced cellist ready to refine your artistry and elevate your performance?
Or are you returning to the cello and looking for fresh motivation and structured guidance?

My lessons are tailored to your personal goals and musical journey. Whether you are a beginner, an experienced player, or rediscovering the instrument, we will work together to unlock your full potential.

You will explore the beauty of the classical cello repertoire, and if you are curious, we can also dive into alternative styles and musical genres. Technique and expression go hand in hand: we will strengthen your bow control, develop a confident and flexible left hand, and build a healthy, natural posture that allows freedom, ease, and long-term physical well-being.

My aim is not only to help you play better, but to help you play with confidence, depth, and authenticity.

I also offer coaching for chamber music groups. With extensive experience in chamber music, I guide ensembles in refining their interpretation, communication, balance, and artistic identity.

Discover the endless expressive possibilities of the cello and let the music truly speak.

Heb je er altijd van gedroomd om cello te spelen, maar nooit de eerste stap gezet?
Ben je een gevorderde cellist die zijn of haar spel verder wil verfijnen?
Of pak je de cello weer op en ben je op zoek naar nieuwe motivatie en gerichte begeleiding?

Mijn lessen worden afgestemd op jouw persoonlijke doelen en muzikale ontwikkeling. Of je nu beginner bent, gevorderd of opnieuw begint, samen werken we aan het ontdekken en ontwikkelen van jouw volledige potentieel.

Je maakt kennis met het prachtige klassieke cellorepertoire en, indien gewenst, verkennen we ook andere stijlen en genres. Techniek en expressie gaan hand in hand: we werken aan een verfijnde streektechniek, een sterke en flexibele linkerhand en een gezonde, natuurlijke speelhouding die vrijheid en comfort mogelijk maakt op lange termijn.

Mijn doel is niet alleen dat je beter leert spelen — maar dat je met zelfvertrouwen, diepgang en authenticiteit musiceert.

Daarnaast bied ik coaching aan voor kamermuziekensembles. Met mijn uitgebreide ervaring in kamermuziek help ik groepen bij het verfijnen van interpretatie, communicatie, balans en artistieke identiteit.

Ontdek de eindeloze expressieve mogelijkheden van de cello — en laat de muziek echt spreken.

Extra information

Lessons are mainly in English, but I’m learning Dutch! I’d love to practice with you during our lessons, so we can make the experience even more fun and interactive.

De lessen zijn voornamelijk in het Engels, maar ik leer Nederlands! Ik oefen graag samen met jou tijdens de lessen, zodat het leren nog leuker en interactiever wordt.

Location

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Around Utrecht, Netherlands

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Jonkvrouw Sanderijndreef, 3562 LJ Utrecht, Netherlands

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About Me

Hello, my name is Laura.

I hold a Master’s degree in Classical Music from HKU Conservatory. I have experience teaching children, and I also work with adults of all levels.

As a music teacher, my main goal is to nurture a deep passion for music in my students. I believe that music is a powerful emotional language. When students truly connect with what they play, they are able to express a wide range of emotions and genuinely communicate with their audience. Without passion and emotional involvement, music loses its meaning.

At the same time, artistic expression must be supported by solid technical foundations. Developing proper technique makes playing easier, more natural, and more enjoyable. Equally important is building healthy habits from the beginning—especially correct posture and body awareness—to prevent tension and long-term physical issues.

For me, great music education is a balance between emotion and technique. In my lessons, we work on both aspects so that students can grow not only as musicians, but also as confident and expressive performers.

Hallo, mijn naam is Laura

Ik heb een masterdiploma in Klassieke Muziek behaald aan het HKU Conservatorium. Ik heb ervaring met het lesgeven aan kinderen en werk daarnaast ook met volwassenen van alle niveaus.

Als muziekdocent is mijn belangrijkste doel om bij mijn leerlingen een diepe passie voor muziek te ontwikkelen. Ik geloof dat muziek een krachtige emotionele taal is. Wanneer leerlingen echt verbonden zijn met wat ze spelen, kunnen ze een breed scala aan emoties uitdrukken en oprecht communiceren met hun publiek. Zonder passie en emotionele betrokkenheid verliest muziek haar betekenis.

Tegelijkertijd moet artistieke expressie worden ondersteund door een solide technische basis. Het ontwikkelen van een goede techniek maakt het spelen gemakkelijker, natuurlijker en plezieriger. Even belangrijk is het aanleren van gezonde gewoontes vanaf het begin — vooral een correcte houding en lichaamsbewustzijn — om spanning en fysieke klachten op de lange termijn te voorkomen.

Voor mij is goed muziekonderwijs een balans tussen emotie en techniek. In mijn lessen werken we aan beide aspecten, zodat leerlingen zich niet alleen ontwikkelen als muzikanten, maar ook als zelfverzekerde en expressieve uitvoerders.

Education

I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Cello at the Conservatory of Castelló (Spain). During my studies, I participated in the Erasmus program at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EMTA) in Tallinn, Estonia. I later completed my Master’s degree at the HKU Conservatory in Utrecht.

In addition to my formal education, I have attended several lessons and masterclasses with Maria Macedo. During my Master’s studies, I also followed Alexander Technique lessons, which further enriched my understanding of body awareness and healthy posture in musical performance.

Ik behaalde mijn bachelordiploma cello aan het Conservatorium van Castelló (Spanje). Tijdens mijn studie nam ik deel aan het Erasmusprogramma aan de Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EMTA) in Tallinn, Estland. Vervolgens voltooide ik mijn masteropleiding aan het HKU Conservatorium in Utrecht.

Naast mijn formele opleiding volgde ik verschillende lessen en masterclasses bij Maria Macedo. Tijdens mijn masteropleiding volgde ik ook lessen in de Alexandertechniek, wat mijn inzicht in lichaamsbewustzijn en een gezonde houding tijdens het musiceren verder heeft verdiept.

Experience / Qualifications

I have experience teaching cello and music theory to children, helping young students build both strong technical foundations and musical understanding.

As a performer, I have played in orchestras such as the Kammeroper Frankfurt, the Orchestre National des Jeunes du Luxembourg, and the Utrecht Young Symphony Orchestra. These experiences have allowed me to develop strong ensemble skills and a deep understanding of orchestral repertoire.

During my musical education, I was actively involved in various chamber music formations, including string quartets, string trios, piano trios, and other ensembles. Chamber music has played an essential role in shaping my listening skills, musical sensitivity, and collaborative approach to performance.

Ik heb ervaring met het geven van cellolessen en muziektheorielessen aan kinderen, waarbij ik jonge leerlingen help om zowel een sterke technische basis als een goed muzikaal begrip te ontwikkelen.

Als uitvoerend musicus heb ik gespeeld in orkesten zoals de Kammeroper Frankfurt, het Orchestre National des Jeunes du Luxembourg en het Utrecht Young Symphony Orchestra. Deze ervaringen hebben mij in staat gesteld om sterke ensemblevaardigheden te ontwikkelen en een diepgaand inzicht te krijgen in het orkestrepertoire.

Tijdens mijn muziekopleiding was ik actief betrokken bij diverse kamermuziekensembles, waaronder strijkkwartetten, strijktrio’s, pianotrio’s en andere formaties. Kamermuziek heeft een essentiële rol gespeeld in de ontwikkeling van mijn luistervaardigheid, muzikale gevoeligheid en mijn samenwerkingsgerichte benadering van musiceren.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

Catalan

Skills

Children's music

Music theory lessons

Cello

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The way I teach actually depends entirely on the student. The way I explain the concepts, plan and structure the lessons and approach each subject all depends on whether the student is a beginner, intermediate or advanced, and whether he or she has some experience on the subject.

Each student has different needs and different abilities. It's just a matter of getting to know the student, in order to identify both the weaknesses and strengths on which to work.

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Learn to enjoy music together while playing cello with me!

- I help to prepare for music/cello exams towards Music Academies as well as I assist students with practicing.

- I work with beginners, helping them with the basics of cello techinque together with basic music theory

- One of my methods while teaching is to play together with a student as much as possible to teach them the art of chamber music but also good communication skills while practicing together.

- I combine different methods depending on the student's needs (and technical level)

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Feel the urge to spread your musical talents outside of the bathroom? Bored with watching Netflix and looking for a new hobby? Or do you want to become a professional, and need help preparing for auditions?

Good news! Coming December I will start giving individual singing lessons!

Who I am?
Hi! My name is Jobbe. Once upon a time, I was an aspiring academic, but longing for a more creative way to share my voice I started singing and quite I recently graduated form the Master of Music program direction Music Theatre. I know how arduous the artistic journey can be yet, we take it none the less, because we are all striving for this little moment of magic that arises when everything falls into place. For me, I saw this happening many times during a performance but also in coaching others and it gives me chills every time. And I would be honoured to help you pass on this little spark of magic to others!

As I am only just starting with these individual lessons for a limited time they are available.

From the technique and theory of singing to performative qualities and coaching, I can help! Together we can work to get your singing to the next level!

So feel free to send me a message and I hope to hear from you soon!

Wil je nu ook wel eens buiten de douche wil zingen? Zoek je een nieuwe hobby in deze tijden.
Wil je verder in het vak? Dat treft want ik heb tijden beschikbaar om zanglessen te geven.

Wie ben ik?
Ik ben Jobbe, aangenaam! Recent afgestudeerd aan het conservatorium in tilburg in een Master of Music richting muziek theater. Mijn eigen focus ligt op musical, klassiek en kleinkunst repertoire, maar ik kan ook op andere genres coachen.

Van techniek en theorie tot performance, alle facetten van het zangvak kan ik je bij helpen.
Samen kunnen we werken om je zangkunsten naar een nieuw niveau te tillen!

Dus schroom niet en stuur me vooral een berichtje! Hopelijk tot snel!

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Hello!
I am Irene, a graduated Master student at HKU Utrecht Conservatorium, and I offer cello lessons to people of all ages, both online and in person.
I have more than 7 years of experience teaching both adults and children, in private lessons, group lessons and music schools.
I have also taught music theory and piano to beginners.
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The lessons can be in English and Spanish, and now also in Nederlands! (work in progress!)
The lesson can be in the student's home or in my studio in Vogelenbuurt, and also online! Flexible hours.
I give personalised attention and methods to each one of my students, as everyone is different!

If you have questions, please contact me!
I hope to see you soon!

Heewon

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Essential parts of my lessons are:

-Tailor-made lessons to suit your skill level and needs.
*For beginners we’ll go through basic piano skills, basic music theory and reading sheet music.
*If you're an intermediate, you'll be given a class that suits your level, needs and wishes.
(ex. How to improvise, how to accompaniment, how to arrange, etc.)
-I will provide my own materials and documents.

If you are interested or if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me!

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I involve my students in the process of investigating problems and experimenting with solutions. This gives people a better understanding of the challenges, and motivates them to engage with those.

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Hello everyone, I'm Enrico and I come from Italy. Right now I am in Utrecht where I am doing a master's degree in cello under the guidance of Timora Rosler.
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When I moved to the Netherlands little by little I started to find students and many many concerts.

I believe that playing is the best way to have fun and express your emotions, the work I want to do is work on tensions and try to help you melt away while playing, in this way you can have more sound and feel more free.
Technique is also very important in the everyday life of a musician, together we can see the best exercises for you, to help you improve and have more confidence with the instrument.

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Start young (from 3 years old).
Listening to music frequently.
Learning to play before learning to read music notation (native language method).
Parental involvement (Parents study with their children at home).
A fixed core repertoire.
Combination of individual and group lessons.

Classes can be taught in Dutch, English or Polish.

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We learn through passion. The more we feel we can receive learning, the more it is transmitted through passion.

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If you like music, if you like the warm sound of the cello, try a lesson and see how it goes. You're welcome.

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Music lessons for anyone who either wants start learning about music and how to understand it, or people that already might know how to play an instrument but doesn't know what they are playing on the intelectual standpoint.

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In my lessons I try to create a learning path that is formed arround the interests and taste of each student. Since I am a singer and songwriter the lessons can also focus on the creating part of music if of course the student is interested in that. I work with empathy and sensitivity arround the needs of each student.

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She teaches in English, Spanish, Italian, German and soon in Dutch. Lessons can take place at your place or at my place (in the centre of Utrecht) as I have a beautiful grand piano at my disposal.
In Utrecht (and surroundings) Houten, Vleuten, De Mern, Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
For young, teenagers and adults, all levels, no previous experience necessary.

Hallo allemaal!

My name is Mar and I am a 26-year-old professional pianist (with pedagogical training) graduated from the master degree in Classical Piano Performance as soloist at the Utrecht Conservatory, now studying a second master in Piano Performance in Rotterdam, Codarts.
I have been working for 12 years as a piano and music teacher (I started very very young, when I was 14 years old, because I always liked teaching): I have experience in private lessons and official state music schools, with children from 2 years and adults of all levels, both individually and in groups. I have taught piano, music and movement for children, music theory, solfeggio and choir.

I finished my bachelor studies with the highest marks, I have experience as a concert performer and have won many international prizes in competitions as well as scholarships prizes.

I hope to have the pleasure that we both learn by making music together, do not hesitate to contact me!
Flexible timetable and teaching adapted to the student's preferences