Cello lessons for all ages and levels! Learn to play the cello! - Montreal - Private lessons

Cello lessons for all ages and levels! Learn to play the cello!

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Cello lessons for all levels and ages!
Hello there, I am Sahara and I’m 24 years old. I hold my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Mcgill University in cello performance. This past year I’ve worked for music agencies in Tokyo, toured Japan, and returned to Montreal to pursue a chamber music career.
I have a passion for teaching all ages. I believe that every student has a natural gift to bring to music and their instrument- and it is my job to nurture it while facilitating proper technique and approach that will allow them to play their best. I tailor my style for every student, and I am all about open communication.
Please contact me for more information!

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3014 Rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, Montreal, QC, Canada

About Me

Hi there!
I love the cello and I can help you reach your full potential! Give me a call and let’s talk about your goals.
I know that cello is a challenging instrument but it isn’t that daunting with the right approach and good foundational technique. I’m here to help :)

Education

MCGILL UNIVERSITY BMUS and MMUS in CELLO PERFORMANCE. Studied with Matt Haimovitz, Colin Carr, Elizabeth Dolin, and Brian Manker.
Additional tutelage from Truls Mork and Johannes Moser.

Experience / Qualifications

Teaching for 10 years, I’ve always loved teaching the cello. I am primarily a performer and have toured internationally in mostly Classical groups but also klezmer, jazz, and tango.

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

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

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New York

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A master's student at Concordia University and a cellist at the Orchestre Symphonique de l'Isle, I offer cello lessons for beginners and intermediate musicians. Having studied music at the Massenet Conservatory in Saint-Étienne (France) and through the Electroacoustics minor at Concordia, I have 18 years of experience with the instrument and 10 years of orchestral practice. The courses aim to support the instrumentalist in their development, as well as in their first steps, including the basics of music theory and ear training.

As a graduate student at Concordia University and a cellist at the Orchester Symphonique de l'Isle, I offer cello lessons for beginner and intermediate players. Having studied music at the Massenet Conservatory in Saint-Étienne (France) and completed a minor in Electroacoustics at Concordia, I bring 18 years of experience with the instrument and 10 years of orchestral practice. My lessons are designed to provide individual support to the student's development, including their first steps with the cello and the basics of ear training and music theory.

English follows

I am a graduate of the highest music schools and universities in Switzerland (HEMU Lausanne, HEM Geneva) and in Canada (McGill Schulich School of Music, Montreal).
I give my lessons at home / online but I also travel if necessary.
I teach cello technique using various teaching methods with great classics such as Navarra, Lee, Feuillard, Dotzauer, Popper, Starker and many more...
I teach for all levels: beginners - adults - intermediate, advanced and professional and in various styles of music: classical, jazz and world music, (Eastern Europe, Balkans, Near and Middle East, Asia Minor, North Africa and Brazil).

I work a lot on posture in my teaching, because it is an element that I believe is essential in teaching a musical instrument and which is unfortunately not taken seriously or considered enough. I had the chance to work with Mrs. Aude Hauser who is a recognized physiotherapist in Switzerland and Europe specialized in musicians.

I am a certified teacher from the Conservatories and Higher Music Schools of Switzerland, but also from the Association of Graduate Music Teachers of Quebec (APMQ), as well as universities in Canada.
Instrument-wise, I also have a small cello collection, to be discussed.
I also teach on weekends, depending on my availability.

I am a graduate of the Universities of Music in Switzerland, HEMU, Lausanne, HEM, Geneva and in Canada (McGill Schulich School of Music). I give my classes at my studio or online but I also move if necessary.
I teach the cello technique using various teaching methods of great classics such as Navarra, Lee, Feuillard, Dotzauer, Popper, Starker and many others... I teach for all levels (beginner adults and children), in various styles of classical music, jazz, world music, (Eastern Europe, Balkans, Middle East, North Africa and Brazil).

I work a lot on posture and had the chance to work with Madame Aude Hauser, a renowned physiotherapist in Switzerland and Europe who specializes in musicians.

I am a certified professor at the Conservatories and Hautes Ecoles de Musique de Suisse, but also at the Association des enseignants de musique diplômée du Québec (APMQ), as well as at universities in Canada.
Talking about the instrument: I also have a small collection of cello, to discuss.
I also teach on the weekend, depending on my schedule.

* English below

Born in England, I have been teaching cello at all levels for 20 years. My goal is to guide you to become a thoughtful and passionate cellist from the very first lesson. You will learn important basics that will allow you to not only master the instrument, but also to understand the musical language thanks to welcoming and personalized lessons. The pleasure of working with you !

Born and raised in England, I have been teaching cello at all levels for 20 years. My aim is to guide you to become a thoughtful and passionate cellist from the very first lesson. You will acquire all the fundamentals, enabling you to master not only the instrument, but also to understand the language of music through friendly and personalized lessons. I look forward to working with you!

I offer music lessons in the Saint-Francois district in Laval or possibility at home (Greater Montreal area)

My specialty is the cello, but I also offer violin, double bass and guitar for beginners.

My teaching method aims to develop a good, safe and effective instrumental technique, while being flexible to the strengths, weaknesses, and particularities of each person.

My teaching is distinguished by a personalized approach and modern methods, both with the big names in the teaching of each instrument and with tailor-made equipment.

Musical styles covered for all instruments
- Classic
- Jazz and Pop
- Blues
- Rock
- Metal

What sets me apart:
- College diploma in classical cello
- Pursuing university studies in interpretation, pop cello
- A reference in Quebec in adjustment, repair and modification of electric bowed string instruments
- Currently working on Jazz/Pop cello technique books
- Possibility of offering personalized follow-up including theory homework, auditory training and sight reading for students wanting a more complete training
- Open to adapting my classes for specific needs (children with difficulty, adults with physical restrictions, etc.)
- Possibility of renting instruments according to availability
- Violin making services offered, Sale and repair of all bowed string instruments and guitar

Cellist for 16 years, and after having validated my "Diploma of Musical Studies" (diploma of end of normal studies) at the Conservatory of Saint Maur des Fossés, I then studied for 2 years in the class of Xavier Gagnepain at the Conservatory Regional Outreach of Boulogne-Billancourt. This year I am starting my Bachelor in Interpretation at the Faculty of Music of the University of Montreal. I worked for the last 2 years in a recognized French organization of home lessons during which I taught cello as well as music theory to different student profiles (Children, Adults...).

My teaching method is personal, I adapt to the needs of the student or group of students. Motivation and the pleasure of learning is the most important aspect for me.

I also use the RCM system as well as certain approaches from Suzuki, Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique to have fluidity of movement with the cello and a comfortable, tension-free posture.

Preparation for exams, recitals and festivals as well as university auditions. I have been teaching cello and theory for over 15 years, all ages (from 5 years old to adults) and all levels (beginner to advanced). I am able to teach in English, French or Spanish if the person wishes or wants to practice the language.

A master's student at Concordia University and a cellist at the Orchestre Symphonique de l'Isle, I offer cello lessons for beginners and intermediate musicians. Having studied music at the Massenet Conservatory in Saint-Étienne (France) and through the Electroacoustics minor at Concordia, I have 18 years of experience with the instrument and 10 years of orchestral practice. The courses aim to support the instrumentalist in their development, as well as in their first steps, including the basics of music theory and ear training.

As a graduate student at Concordia University and a cellist at the Orchester Symphonique de l'Isle, I offer cello lessons for beginner and intermediate players. Having studied music at the Massenet Conservatory in Saint-Étienne (France) and completed a minor in Electroacoustics at Concordia, I bring 18 years of experience with the instrument and 10 years of orchestral practice. My lessons are designed to provide individual support to the student's development, including their first steps with the cello and the basics of ear training and music theory.

English follows

I am a graduate of the highest music schools and universities in Switzerland (HEMU Lausanne, HEM Geneva) and in Canada (McGill Schulich School of Music, Montreal).
I give my lessons at home / online but I also travel if necessary.
I teach cello technique using various teaching methods with great classics such as Navarra, Lee, Feuillard, Dotzauer, Popper, Starker and many more...
I teach for all levels: beginners - adults - intermediate, advanced and professional and in various styles of music: classical, jazz and world music, (Eastern Europe, Balkans, Near and Middle East, Asia Minor, North Africa and Brazil).

I work a lot on posture in my teaching, because it is an element that I believe is essential in teaching a musical instrument and which is unfortunately not taken seriously or considered enough. I had the chance to work with Mrs. Aude Hauser who is a recognized physiotherapist in Switzerland and Europe specialized in musicians.

I am a certified teacher from the Conservatories and Higher Music Schools of Switzerland, but also from the Association of Graduate Music Teachers of Quebec (APMQ), as well as universities in Canada.
Instrument-wise, I also have a small cello collection, to be discussed.
I also teach on weekends, depending on my availability.

I am a graduate of the Universities of Music in Switzerland, HEMU, Lausanne, HEM, Geneva and in Canada (McGill Schulich School of Music). I give my classes at my studio or online but I also move if necessary.
I teach the cello technique using various teaching methods of great classics such as Navarra, Lee, Feuillard, Dotzauer, Popper, Starker and many others... I teach for all levels (beginner adults and children), in various styles of classical music, jazz, world music, (Eastern Europe, Balkans, Middle East, North Africa and Brazil).

I work a lot on posture and had the chance to work with Madame Aude Hauser, a renowned physiotherapist in Switzerland and Europe who specializes in musicians.

I am a certified professor at the Conservatories and Hautes Ecoles de Musique de Suisse, but also at the Association des enseignants de musique diplômée du Québec (APMQ), as well as at universities in Canada.
Talking about the instrument: I also have a small collection of cello, to discuss.
I also teach on the weekend, depending on my schedule.

* English below

Born in England, I have been teaching cello at all levels for 20 years. My goal is to guide you to become a thoughtful and passionate cellist from the very first lesson. You will learn important basics that will allow you to not only master the instrument, but also to understand the musical language thanks to welcoming and personalized lessons. The pleasure of working with you !

Born and raised in England, I have been teaching cello at all levels for 20 years. My aim is to guide you to become a thoughtful and passionate cellist from the very first lesson. You will acquire all the fundamentals, enabling you to master not only the instrument, but also to understand the language of music through friendly and personalized lessons. I look forward to working with you!

I offer music lessons in the Saint-Francois district in Laval or possibility at home (Greater Montreal area)

My specialty is the cello, but I also offer violin, double bass and guitar for beginners.

My teaching method aims to develop a good, safe and effective instrumental technique, while being flexible to the strengths, weaknesses, and particularities of each person.

My teaching is distinguished by a personalized approach and modern methods, both with the big names in the teaching of each instrument and with tailor-made equipment.

Musical styles covered for all instruments
- Classic
- Jazz and Pop
- Blues
- Rock
- Metal

What sets me apart:
- College diploma in classical cello
- Pursuing university studies in interpretation, pop cello
- A reference in Quebec in adjustment, repair and modification of electric bowed string instruments
- Currently working on Jazz/Pop cello technique books
- Possibility of offering personalized follow-up including theory homework, auditory training and sight reading for students wanting a more complete training
- Open to adapting my classes for specific needs (children with difficulty, adults with physical restrictions, etc.)
- Possibility of renting instruments according to availability
- Violin making services offered, Sale and repair of all bowed string instruments and guitar

Cellist for 16 years, and after having validated my "Diploma of Musical Studies" (diploma of end of normal studies) at the Conservatory of Saint Maur des Fossés, I then studied for 2 years in the class of Xavier Gagnepain at the Conservatory Regional Outreach of Boulogne-Billancourt. This year I am starting my Bachelor in Interpretation at the Faculty of Music of the University of Montreal. I worked for the last 2 years in a recognized French organization of home lessons during which I taught cello as well as music theory to different student profiles (Children, Adults...).

My teaching method is personal, I adapt to the needs of the student or group of students. Motivation and the pleasure of learning is the most important aspect for me.

I also use the RCM system as well as certain approaches from Suzuki, Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique to have fluidity of movement with the cello and a comfortable, tension-free posture.

Preparation for exams, recitals and festivals as well as university auditions. I have been teaching cello and theory for over 15 years, all ages (from 5 years old to adults) and all levels (beginner to advanced). I am able to teach in English, French or Spanish if the person wishes or wants to practice the language.

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