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Cello Lessons with English and French speaking Australian in Aix

Bernadette - experienced and accredited cello teacher in Aix centre-ville. 5 minute walk from La Rotonde.

After 20+ years of practice and 18 years as a cello teacher in various Australian and UK schools as well as privately (since 2005), I can teach in English or in French.

With this experience of teaching and sharing my passion for the cello,
I offer lessons tailored to individual needs:
-Ages: 5 years to adult
-Beginners to advanced
-Prep exams, conservatory/school admissions, auditions, competitions
-Lessons for fun or leisure
-Perfecting all aspects of technique
-Revisiting or starting the basics
-Adaptable to all levels, all learning styles, all tastes, using a variety of methods.

I have completed both a Master and Bachelor of Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music where I also studied String Pedagogy and completed Music Theory (Solfege, Harmony and Aural, Music History, etc.). I was then a member of several professional orchestras, performing with the Auckland Phil (New Zealand) and Southbank Sinfonia (London). I am currently in Aix-en-Provence where I am perfecting my French and preparing for future auditions.

I will be happy to provide you with my full resumé and/or recordings to my playing if you desire.

** Please note: Schedule is very often totally booked.
Please let me know if you'd like to go on the waiting list or if you're lucky I may have an opening...
Thank you.

Extra information

Student must have their own cello. Let me know if you need recommendations as to size (and tastes) and who to buy or hire from.

30-minute lessons are best for very young children, according to their concentration and physical abilities.
Then from about 7 years old and/or 3rd to 4th grade level in cello, hourly lessons would be necessary.
For all adults, I would recommend hourly lessons.

I do not travel to teaching venues outside of my location.
*Please note: there are 3 flights of stairs at the entry to my teaching location.

** Please note that my schedule is often completely booked.
Please let me know if you wish to go on my waiting list for the next available time-slot.
Thank you

Location

At teacher's location: Aix-en-Provence, France

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General info

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
60 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, French

About Me

Hello, I am an experienced and accredited cellist and cello (and English) teacher.

I am a native Australian English speaker who also speaks French (to level B1).

After 24 years of music practice and 14 years as a cello teacher in various Australian and UK schools as well as privately, (since 2005), I can teach in English (my native tongue) or in French (a second language I am still perfecting).

I am passionate about music and sharing a love of teaching and learning with others.

Education

- M.Mus Studies (Perf), Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney
- B.Mus (Perf) Honours, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney
(with training in Music Pedagogy (teaching), Solfege, Music Theory (Harmony and Aural Analysis), Music History and Performance)
- GradCert.Mus (Orchestral) University of Tasmania (placed on Dean’s Roll of Excellence).
- L.Mus and A.Mus (AMEB - Australian Music Examination Board: highest performance diplomas).

Experience / Qualifications

Orchestral Performance Experience:
- Southbank Sinfonia, (London UK): full-time, collaborating/training with Academy of St Martin in the Field and the Royal Opera Orchestra
- Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (NZ): part-time contract cellist
- Australian Youth Orchestra: various orchestral and chamber music programmes
- Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Sydney Sinfonia programme

Reviews (2)

Bernadette is full of helpful tips, constructive feedback & warm encouragement ... I didn’t feel the hour pass.
Bernadette is a wonderful cello teacher. She’s very attentive and has helped me a lot in a short time. I look forward to more lessons from her.

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