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Hello, I offer cello and piano lessons at home

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I am the 2nd solo-violoncellist at the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra since 1998. I am passionate not only to play the orchestra and as a soloist but also to share my experience with my students of all ages. (
Recently moved from Pays-d'en-Haut to Gros de Vaud I am looking for new students in the region.
I also give classes to HEMU students who are preparing for their exams or for an orchestra competition.

Extra information

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I have 2 cellos available size 1/2 and 3/4 for children who register first.

Location

At teacher's location: Chemin du Télégraphe, 1306 Daillens, Suisse

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Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
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Student level:
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Duration:
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90 minutes
The class is taught in:French, German, English

About Me

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I love sharing my experience at all ages and at all levels, from young children (beginner level) to adults either as amateurs or as music students.
I also teach music theory, either in French or in English
(ABRSM to Grade 5)

Education

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Yehudi Menuhin School, Royal Northern College of Music, Robert Schumann Hochschule.
Cello professors include: Maurice Gendron, Joan Dixon, Jennifer Ward-Clarke, William Pleeth, Anner Bylsma, Ralph Kirshbaum and Johannes Goritzki. Chamber music professors include: Sydney Griller, Yehudi Menuhin, Nigel Kennedy, Louis Kentner, Hans Keller, Joyce Rathbone, Chrispoher Bunting, Chris Rowland, Christ Wolfgang, Endellion and Vermeer String Quartets.

Experience / Qualifications

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Diplomas
GRNCM, PPRNCM at Royal Northern College of Music
ARCM, Reifeprüfung, Konzertexam Robert Schumann Hochschule
Competitions
1st Prize Taylor Cello Competition London
1st Prize Warren Salon Music Competition
1st Prize Vienna International Competition
Group Finalist International Music Competition Geneva
1st Prize Xenakis Interpretation of Contemporary Music Award, Paris
Scholarships
Scholarship to Royal Northern College of Music
Martin Musical Scholarship Fund
DAAD German Government Scholarship (2 years)
Ian Fleming Award
Munster Trust award
Posts held:
Tutti City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (Simon Rattle) Principal Cellist Kammerakademie Neuss, Tutti Essen Philharmonie, Solo Cello Württembergisches Kammerorchester, Heilbronn, Principal Guest Cellist London Symphony Orchestra.
Since 1998 2nd Solo Cello Lausanne Chamber Orchestra.

Reviews (2)

We had a really interesting and fun lesson with a very engaging teacher. Looking forward to more lessons!
Lots of fun to discover a new instrument! Catherine is a very competent teacher, explaining the basics very well and showing a lot of patience with me as a beginner.
Je suis une musicienne professionnelle qui travaille dans un orchestre professionnel. J'enseigne théorie de la musique (solfège) jusqu'au niveau AVCEM. I also teach Grade 5 theory for International students ABRSM and have a 100% pass rate. I also do crash courses to cover Grade 1 to 5 in 3-4 months depending when the exam date is fixed. (Again 100% pass rate)

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