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Cello lessons available for all ages and abilities
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From 71.27 € /h
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Whether you are a beginner or professional cellist, I am able to adapt my lessons to cater towards what's best for you. I believe being versatile and flexible with teaching style is the most affective way to continue my students' progress. Please feel free to ask any questions.
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Must have own cello
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  • Around London, United Kingdom
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  • Montague Road, London, UK
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About Me
Josh is an experienced and versatile cello teacher offering engaging, personalised lessons for students of all ages and abilities — from complete beginners to aspiring professionals. Based in East London, he teaches both in person and online, helping each student find confidence, enjoyment and strong technical foundations through a relaxed but structured approach. He holds a Master’s degree with Distinction from the Royal Academy of Music, where he studied with Professor Jo Cole, and a First Class Honours degree from the Royal Northern College of Music under Professor Hannah Roberts, following earlier studies at Chetham’s School of Music.

Alongside teaching, Josh is Principal Cellist of Paraorchestra and has regularly performed with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra as part of their 2024/25 Career Accelerator Scheme as well as the Orpheus Sinfonia and other orchestras across London and the UK.

As a chamber musician, he is the founder of Petford Ensemble, performing across the UK and Europe for concerts, weddings and corporate events. He has also returned to Chetham’s to coach young musicians in ensemble and sectional sessions.
Education
Master of Arts Distinction, Royal Academy of Music 2022-2024
Bachelor of Music with Honours, Royal Northern College of Music, 2018-2022

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Experience / Qualifications
Alongside teaching, Josh is Principal Cellist of Paraorchestra and has regularly performed with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra as part of their 2024/25 Career Accelerator Scheme as well as the Orpheus Sinfonia and other orchestras across London and the UK.

As a chamber musician, he is the founder of Petford Ensemble, performing across the UK and Europe for concerts, weddings and corporate events. He has also returned to Chetham’s to coach young musicians in ensemble and sectional sessions.
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
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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