Cello from 4 to 100 years old from beginners thru undergraduate level students

From 29.79 € /h

Degree in Cello from the University of Illinoi.
Extra studies at Longy School of Music, including in Baroque Cello.

Teaching different levels and styles, with Alexander Technique directions.

Professional orchestra experienced, chamber music coach, having worked with a Home-studio introductory student orchestra.

Extra information

Please be sure you can have the instrument always in tune, and are able t handle online music scores.

Should be able to help with French and Italian, though not near fluent. Spanish is rusted but almost fluent.

Location

Online from Brazil

About Me

Music teacher since 2003. Full-time in Boston, MA for the initial four years.
Very experienced with all ages, from absolute beginners through higher intermediates or college levels.
Classical multi-instrumentalist, singer with specialized studies in Early Music, composition and conducting.
Have played non-classical when young, and can teach keyboard chords playing, and non-classical US and Brazilian singing, as well.
Teaching online since August 2020.
Most online teaching have consisted on Violin, Viola, Piano and Voice, with strong focus on theory and harmony, when interest arises, as well as on an easy to understand but refined technique.
Have dedicated quite a bit of time to Bach playing on Keyboard.

ATTC Alexander Technique
Also experienced with Yoga, Chi-Kung, Feldenkreis and Ballet.

Not currently fluent in Italian and French, but knowledgeable enough and should soon catch up as we go on.

Education

University of Illinois, Cello, minor Voice
Longy School of Music, Cello, Baroque Cello, Early Voice
UFRGS, Violin, Viola, Piano, Voice, Conducting
Escuela de Dirección Orquestal Navarro Lara
Podznyakov, Composition

Experience / Qualifications

Teaching since 2003.
Have taught full-time in the Boston area for four years, including chamber groups coaching, and beginners theory and history workshops.
Multi-instrumentalist/singer teacher, with strong focus on theory.

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

Portuguese

Spanish

Italian

French

Skills

Cello

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Violin and Viola with Alexander Technique knowledgeable Teacher

30.67 € /h

Teaching since 2003 when living in Massachusetts.
Teaching Violin and Viola online since 2020.
From age 4, all ages.
Experience with Suzuki and Classical traditional material.
Once the first of second Violins in a Symphony have worked with small String groups and a beginners Orchestra at my Massachusetts Home-studio.

University of Illinois
Longy School of Music
UFRGS Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul*, Brazil

*This is where I studied Violin and Viola, and where I was for 6 years before transferring to the University of Illinois.

Music theories, sight-singing, Piano sight-reading

29.79 € /h

You may choose Theory and related subjects leading or not to Composition, and sight-singing and Piano sight-reading as part of a more thorough instruction.

OR, you may decide for only one of the subjects, for example more dedicated to Theory only, to Voice or or Piano,

May form groups.

Maarten

5.0

(18)

Maarten will give you the piano lessons. He can teach classical, and jazz piano. He graduated his studies in the conservatory of Amsterdam with prof. Jan Wijn and graduated with the highest score among piano students (Bachelor of Music, piano). He played several solo and chamber music concerts in concert hall, church, museum, library, hospital and elderly houses. He is regularly invited by Belgium Chamber music festival to play with famous musicians such as guitarist philip Catherine. Recently he graduated master degree in Brussels Conservatorium studying with prof. Boyan Vodenitcharov. Since he has a lot of knowledge of harmonization and counterpoints, he has composed and arranged many works and played many of his own pieces in concerts.

Asako will give the cello lessons. She has master degree, cello performance and chamber music, also has an academic university diploma for Musicology. She studied in Japan, Hungary (Franz Liszt Academy), Norway (Norway Academy of Music), and Netherlands (Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Utrecht Conservatoire).She can teach in Japanese, English and on a basic level in Hungarian and French. Asako can teach the cello for all levels and ages. Especially She is enthusiastic about teaching.

Virginie

5.0

(18)

Having obtained a 1st prize and a Master's degree with distinction from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and being an associate professor (IMEP), I teach cello in Lille, for you or your child, whatever the level.

It is not necessary to have notions of music theory to follow the courses.

Active in different orchestras, notably at the Opéra de la Monnaie, I also offer preparation sessions for those who would like to join a musical ensemble.

--> You also have the option of renting an instrument.
Looking forward to reading you,

Virginia

Steph

5.0

(18)

I am a young and passionate cellist from Australia who has performed all over the world. I have a Bachelor and Master's degree from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

Native english speaker but can also speak a little German and Greek too.
Currently based in Melbourne, Australia.

Irene

5.0

(18)

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.
The lessons could work in different ways: regular lessons every one or two weeks, or just a couple of times, etc. I have had students that only wanted to learn a bit, and I also have students that have continued for some years with me. I could also adjust the duration of the lessons from 30mins (especially for younger kids) to 1h.
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!

Sergio

5.0

(18)

My teaching method is carefully tailored to the specific needs of each student, regardless of the subject we are working on (music theory, cello, music history, analysis, conducting, etc.). The pace of learning is always set by the student, ensuring that each lesson aligns realistically with their goals and interests.

Whether you're looking for a more flexible, amateur approach — open to personal interests — or a more structured plan aimed at exams, auditions, or academic improvement, I design a personalized learning path for each case.

My approach is rooted in a highly practical vision of learning, inspired by the educational model in which I was trained during my master’s degrees in Conducting (Antwerp) and Historical Cello (Brussels). I view teaching as a dynamic process, where deep understanding takes precedence over rote memorization.

Andrea

5.0

(18)

Cello classes for all ages. from scratch, didactic classes for children from the comfort of their home, classes for young people to prepare them to fully enter the profession and classes for adults personalized and at their own pace!
Solfeggio classes for children, educational and fun classes that they will not even realize how easily they have learned music.

Andrea

5.0

(18)

One of the most wonderfull string instrument is the cello. If you want to learn how to play cello or just to continue improving your skills do not hesitate to contact me.
I have a lot of experience teaching cello and for me, the most important thing in my lessons is learn well and enjoy.

Ussually, my lesson programme is start with a short warm up (technique exercises) to continue with different cello pieces chosen by the students.
I have a lot of pop and actual music cello pieces for all levels.
In addition, I'm familiar with methods like ABRSM, Suzuki, Feuillard, Duport, Popper and Piatti.

Andrea

5.0

(18)

Hello! I've been teaching continuously for over 10 years, and I'd like to explain what you can expect from a class with me.

Personalized approach: The most important thing is to know what you want to achieve. I will tailor the lessons to your needs: playing for pleasure at home is not the same as preparing for entrance exams (although always with the same rigor). Your goals will influence the methodology, the organization of your studies, the repertoire, and so on.

Relaxed (but rigorous) environment: Once you've defined your goals, classes will be dynamic and pressure-free. Note! "Relaxed" doesn't mean undemanding; we'll just avoid military methods—especially given my personality and sense of humor.

Music, not just notes: My methods are very dynamic, with a special emphasis on hearing and musicality. No "read, play, and turn the page." I avoid approaches obsessed with reading sheet music without memorizing, listening, or understanding what is being played. I want you to own your performance and make artistic decisions. Warning! I might even make you sing.

No stylistic barriers: Thanks to my training in Jazz and Modern Music, I give equal importance to all genres. Adapting to your tastes, we'll go from baroque to blues, from Haydn to bebop... or even Michael Jackson. Why not?

If you identify with this approach, contact me! Learning the cello is a pleasure, and I'd love to share it with you!

Miriam

5.0

(18)

Are you in love with the sound of the cello but have never dared to start playing it?
Have you been playing the cello as an amateur and now need an expert to guide you?
Do you want to develop and improve your cello and musical skills?
Do you need reinforcement lessons?
Would you like to prepare for entrance exams to the conservatory?
Would you love to join a youth orchestra and need help preparing for the auditions?
...
These are the private cello lessons you were looking for!

My name is Miriam, I am a graduate in Master of Classical Music at KASK & Conservatorium in Ghent.
I've been teaching cello to children, teenagers and adults for 10 years, so I've acquired the necessary experience to be able to adapt to the different and personal needs and objectives of each student. My teaching methodology focuses on creating a friendly and relaxed environment (which does not mean undemanding!) in which students feel confident to express their own ideas and worries. In my lessons I focus on technical and postural questions, but we also reflect together on the music, as I like my students to develop their own musical ideas and not just imitate the teacher.

Contact me now to schedule your first lesson and take the first step toward your musical aspirations! :)

Anna

5.0

(18)

Hello, my name is Anna, and I’ve been playing the cello for 22 years. I have a masters degree both in performative arts and teaching cello from the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary. I have acquired a wide range of tools to inspire my pupils individually in their step-by-step development. I teach learners of all ages and levels, my students are 5-60 years old, from beginner to advanced.
When I was 15, my cello teacher asked me to teach her younger pupils. I was enthusiastic of teaching, and I still have the same enthusiasm, but much more knowledge and experience.

Playing the cello makes you beautiful both inside and outside! While playing the cello, I pay attention to the music, my technique, my body and my emotions. I focus on the same aspects while teaching, so we will improve your musical and technical abilities, as well as your awareness of your own body and emotions. These can (and should) be improved regardless of age and level so if you're interested, sign up for my cello lessons!

Antek

5.0

(18)

Hello there!

My name is Antek and i'm a cellist and composer who graduated from Conservatorium van Amsterdam. As a cellist I've had the pleasure and honour of collaborating with renowned artists such as Hans Zimmer, being part of his 2022 European Tour Orchestra, touring over 15 countries and playing in locations such as London's O2 Arena or Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. I am now mainly active as a performer of contemporary/experimental music, as well as classical music, freelancing in various orchestras in the Netherlands, having played in venues such as Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Concertgebouw or TivoliVredenburg. I offer cello lessons, regardless of the level - whether you are a curious beginner or more advanced player, i'm happy to collaborate and share my knowledge and experience with you, as well as inspire your creativity regarding both playing the right notes, and making artistic choices.

I can also help you prepare for conservatory entrance exams by providing Solfege, Ear-training and General Music Theory lessons.

As a composer, I'm currently pursuing a degree at Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp. I can help you work on your ideas, and how to write them down, to sound exactly how you want them to sound. That includes tutorials on engraving rules, orchestration, working in DAWs (Ableton) and using sheet music software (Sibelius, MuseScore), as well as building your craft and workflow. I'm experienced in writing both instrumental and electronic music, as well as performance art, live electronics and multidisciplinary projects. I have also collaborated with institutions like National Polish Radio or CelloWercken Festival Zutphen.

I hope to hear back from you soon and I'm looking forward to start working on your musical journey!
Peace and Love
Antek

Lola

5.0

(18)

Professional cellist with a master's degree, I offer private lessons in cello and musical training.
Having studied 3 years in England then 5 years in the Netherlands, I was able to discover different teaching approaches, allowing me to adapt to the students, to their level and to their requests.

Feel free to contact me for any further information!
See you soon I hope,
Lola

Volha

5.0

(18)

Growing with joy in playing – developing technique through favorite pieces.

One of the most exciting aspects of playing the piano is the ability to play favorite tunes from movies and Disney fairy tales. You can easily learn and play popular songs that both children and adults will enjoy. This makes practicing the piano even more interesting and inspiring, as you can enjoy familiar and beloved melodies.
Learn your favorite melodies with fun
In my lessons, we'll explore jazz and pop music together on the piano. We'll play the music you love. If you'd also like to learn classical works, we're happy to incorporate that music into the lessons. You'll also learn music theory and ear training (solfeggio) – in a relaxed and playful way, so the focus is always on fun.

Mustafa

5.0

(18)

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Cello Performance from the Conservatory of Classical Western Music and a Master’s degree in the same field.
My Master’s research focused on “An Examination of the Effects of Psychologically Rooted Traumas on Instrumental Performance.”
I am 36 years old and have been playing the cello since the age of 11.
I possess an exceptional command of Western classical music and a solid knowledge of Arabic music.

Laura

5.0

(18)

Discover the beauty of the cello!
The cello is a wonderfully expressive instrument with a warm, rich sound. In my lessons, students of all ages and all levels are welcome, from complete beginners to those looking to improve specific skills.

My goal is to help you learn through enjoyment. Whether you want to start your musical journey or improve your technique, I will guide you at your own pace. I also place strong emphasis on healthy, relaxed posture, so you can play comfortably and with confidence.

If you are looking for inspiring and supportive cello lessons, I would love to hear from you!