Category: Cello Lessons

Cello LessonsEach student in my studio receives a weekly Private Lesson and a weekly Group Lesson. Schedule here.

Private Lessons

Each student receives a weekly lesson at their pre-arranged time. At the lesson, we cover the assigned material from the previous week that will consist of pieces, exercises, scales, note reading, theory and ensemble music. I will then assign new material for the next week to be practiced at home. Assignments will be clear and specific, which valuable to the student and parent in helping ensure success. The parent or adult attends every lesson, is expected to take detailed notes, and is the “home teacher” as they practice with the child daily. The length of the lesson depends on the student’s age and level of advancement, varying from 30 to 50 minutes. As a student advances, their lesson time may also increase. Please let me know if you wish to observe an individual lesson or arrange a trial lesson, and I will be more than happy to help you make arrangements.

Group Lessons

Group Lessons take place on Monday afternoons.  Group lessons are an integral part of the Suzuki Method and my pedagogical philosophy.  In Group Lessons, students play and perform repertoire (with a piano accompanist) either as a class or individually. Students also develop and learn about cello technique, study music theory, practice note reading, learn ensemble music and prepare for concerts and recitals. Group lessons serve as a motivator for students and help develop their self-confidence. They also serve as one of the main venues for early ear training. Most importantly, group lessons are FUN!  Ensemble music is often popular or “current” (outside of the standard Suzuki repertoire) which can be highly motivating to the student.

To begin the enrollment process and to arrange a complimentary trial lesson or class observation, or if you have any questions, please contact me!

Lesson schedule 2023-24

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Fall lessons begin on September 7, 2023.

  • Group assignments:
    • Cello Jellos: Cruson, Ellie, Julia, Julian, Marco, Matthew, Sam D, Saurin, William, Winter
    • Cello Philharmonic: Ares, Celia, Farrah, Hendrix, Henrik, Jayden, Matisse, Mia, Sam M, Sanav, Serena, Theo, (Charlie)
    • Cello X: Anderson, Bennett, Brynn, (Max)
  • Lesson schedule:
MondayTuesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Cello Jellos,
4:00-4:50
Cello Philharmonic,
4:50-5:50
Bennett, 6:15		Saurin, 3:30
Hendrix, 4:00
Julia, 4:50
Brynn, 5:20
Henrik, 6:10
Charlie, 7:00
Sanav, 7:40
Ares, 8:20		Sam D, 3:30
Sam M, 4:00
Oliver, 4:30
Farrah, 5:10
Serena, 5:50
Theodore, 6:30
Matthew, 7:10
Matisse, 7:40
Anderson, 8:20		Cello X,
6:45-8:45 (some Fridays)		Jayden, 8:20
William, 9:00
Ellie, 9:30
Zach, 10:00
Marco, 10:30
Mia, 11:00
Julian, 11:45
Winter, 12:15
FREE, 12:45-1:30

Group and master schedule 2023-24

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  • Group assignments:
    • Cello Jellos: Cruson, Ellie, Julia, Julian, Marco, Matthew, Sam D, Saurin, William, Winter
    • Cello Philharmonic: Ares, Celia, Farrah, Hendrix, Henrik, Jayden, Matisse, Mia, Sam M, Sanav, Serena, Theo, (Charlie)
    • Cello X: Anderson, Bennett, Brynn, (Max)
9/7/23Lessons begin: Academic Year 2023-24
9/11/23Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
9/15/23Cello X6:45-8:45My house
Complete schedule here
9/18/23Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
9/25/23Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
10/2/23Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
10/9/23Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
10/16/23Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
10/22/23Fall Concert3:30-4:30
(member arrival 3:00)		Aegis Living Greenwood
10/23/23No groupsNANA
10/30/23No groupsNANA
11/6/23Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic*
*recital run-throughs		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
11/13/23Cello Jellos*
Cello Philharmonic*
*recital run-throughs		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
11/18/23Fall Recital4:00-6:00 (3:30 arrival)Queen Anne Presbyterian Church
11/20/23No groupsNANA
11/23/23-11/26/23Thanksgiving BreakNANA
11/27/23Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
12/4/23Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
12/11/23Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
12/17/24Holiday Concert1:30-2:15 (Cello Jellos & Cello Phil)
2:30-3:30 (Cello Phil)
4:00-6:00 (Cello X)		Kraken Iceplex at Northgate
12/18/23-1/1/24Winter BreakNANA
1/8/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
1/15/24No groupsNANA
1/22/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
1/29/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
2/5/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
2/12/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
2/18/24-2/25/24Mid-Winter BreakNANA
2/26/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
3/4/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
3/11/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic*
*recital run-throughs		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
3/18/24Cello Jellos*
Cello Philharmonic*
*recital run-throughs		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
3/18/24-3/23/24Seattle Young Artist Festival
(some students)		VariesUW School of Music
3/23/24Spring Cello Recital4:00-6:00 (3:30 arrival)Greenlake Methodist Church
3/25/24No groupsNANA
4/1/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
4/7/24-4/14/24Spring BreakNANA
4/15/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
4/22/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
4/29/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
5/6/24Cello Jellos
Cello Philharmonic		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
5/13/24Cello Jellos*
Cello Philharmonic*
*dress rehearsal		4:00-4:50
4:50-5:50		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
5/19/24CELLOPALOOZA!2:00-4:00 (1:00 arrival)Greenlake Methodist Church
5/19/24Cello Fest!Directly following Cellopalooza!Pizza and Games @ Greenlake PlayField!
5/20/24No groupsNANA
5/27/24No groupsNANA
6/3/24Spring Jam rehearsal4:00-5:50
(Cello Jellos dismissed @ 4:50)		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
6/10/24Spring Jam rehearsal4:00-5:50
(Cello Jellos dismissed @ 4:50)		Amazing Grace Spiritual Center
6/13/24Spring Jam!5:00-7:00 (4:15 arrival)Queen Anne Farmer's Market
6/10/24
6/17/24		Make-up Week #1
Make-up Week #2		Normal times
6/23/24Academic Year 2023-2024 ends
After 7/1/24Summer lessons 2024 beginTBD

Summer lesson schedule 2023

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Hi!

See below for the summer schedule! Mark your calendars carefully as I do not offer refunds or make-ups for missed lessons. There are many open times for those who haven’t signed up – please email your requests. 🙂

TuesdayWednesdayThursday
Week 17/11
Ellie, 3:00
Winter, 3:30
Cruson, 4:00
FREE, 4:30-5:20
Marco, 5:20
Julian, 5:50
Celia, 6:20
Sanav, 6:50
Bennett, 7:30
Ares, 8:30		7/12
FREE, 2:40-3:40
Theo, 3:40
Theo & Karl, 4:20
Sam D, 5:00
FREE, 5:30-6:30
Julian, 6:30
Sam M, 7:00
FREE, 7:30-9:00		7/13
Mia, 11:00
Mandi, 12:00
FREE, 1:00-2:00
Week 27/18
FREE, 3:00-4:20
Ares, 4:20
Julian, 5:00
Ellie, 5:30
Marco, 6:00
Celia, 6:30
Sanav, 7:00
Henrik, 7:40
FREE, 8:30-9:30		7/19
Mia, 3:00
FREE, 3:40-4:20
Jayden, 4:20
Sam D, 5:00
Julian, 5:30
Theo, 6:00
Theo & Carl, 6:40
FREE, 7:20-9:00		7/20
Farrah, 9:20
Winter, 10:00
Cruson, 10:30
Bennett, 11:00
FREE, 11:50-2:00
Week 37/25
Serena, 2:50
Winter, 3:30
Ellie, 4:00
FREE, 4:30-5:30
Julian, 5:30
Cruson, 6:00
Celia, 6:30
Hendrix, 7:00
FREE, 7:50-9:00		7/26
FREE, 3:00-4:00
Theo & Carl, 4:00
Jayden, 4:40
FREE, 5:20-6:40
Julian, 6:40
Ares, 7:10
FREE, 7:50-9:00		7/27
Farrah, 9:20
Matisse, 10:00
FREE, 10:40-12:30
Theo, 12:30
Hendrix, 1:10
Mandi, 2:00
Week 47/30 (Sunday)
Sam D, 9:00
Julian, 9:30
Serena, 10:00
Sanav, 10:40
Theo, 11:20
FREE, 12:00-1:30
Marco, 1:30
FREE, 2:00-2:30
Hendrix, 2:30		8/3 (Thursday)
Farrah, 9:00
Matisse, 9:45
Cruson, 10:30
Theo, 11:00
NA, 12:00		8/5 (Saturday)
William (trial), 9:00
Ellie, 9:30
Celia, 10:00
Saurin, 11:00
Julian, 11:30
Bennett, 12:00
FREE, 12:50-2:00
Week 58/8
2:30, Saurin
FREE, 3:00-3:30
Winter, 3:30
Ellie, 4:00
(William, 4:30)
Charlie, 5:00
Julian, 5:40
Marco, 6:10
Henrik, 6:40
Sanav, 7:30
FREE, 8:10-9:10		8/9
Saurin, 2:30
FREE, 3:00-4:10
Hendrix, 4:10
Sam D, 5:00
FREE, 5:30-6:00
Theo, 6:00
Theo & Carl, 6:40
Sam M, 7:45
FREE, 8:15-9:15		8/10
Cruson, 8:50
Mia, 9:20
FREE, 10:00
Matisse, 10:40
FREE, 11:20-12:45
NA, 12:45-2:30
Farrah, 2:30
Academic Year 2023-24 begins>>>>>>September 7, 2023

Summer lesson sign-up 2023

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Below are my summer teaching dates.  Please let me know your preferred dates and times and include several options if possible.  Thanks!

Summer lesson weekDatesTimes
Week 17/11
7/12
7/13		3:00PM-9:00PM
3:00PM-9:00PM
8:00AM-2:00PM
Week 27/18
7/19
7/20		3:00PM-9:00PM
3:00PM-9:00PM
8:00AM-2:00PM
Week 37/25
7/26
7/27		3:00PM-9:00PM
3:00PM-9:00PM
8:00AM-2:00PM
Week 48/1
8/2
8/3		3:00PM-9:00PM
3:00PM-9:00PM
8:00AM-2:00PM
Week 58/8
8/9
8/10		3:00PM-9:00PM
3:00PM-9:00PM
8:00AM-2:00PM
Fall lessons begin9/7Schedule TBD

Mid-winter break 2023 (schedule)

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Here is the schedule for mid-winter break. Let me know if you need to make changes!

Saturday
(2/18)		Tuesday
(2/21)		Thursday
(2/23)		Saturday
(2/25)
Sanav 8:20
Rowan, 9:00
Ellie, 9:30
Marcus, 10:00
Jayden, 11:00
Julian, 11:30
Winter, 12:00
FREE, 12:30
Amanda, 1:00
Sam D, 2:00
Marco, 2:30
Saurin, 3:00		Matthew, 2:20
Marcus, 2:50
Bennett, 3:50
Charlie, 4:50
FREE, 5:30
Ares, 6:50
Matisse, 7:30		Matthew, 3:20
Hendrix, 3:50
Farrah, 4:40
Henry, 5:20
Henrik, 5:50
Brynn, 6:40		Rowan, 9:00
Ellie, 9:30
Mia, 10:00
Sanav, 10:40
Celia, 11:15
Julian, 11:45
Marco, 12:15

Fall lessons 2022 sign-up

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PRIVATE LESSONS

Please email me your fall lesson requests based on the times below.  Please provide more than one option if possible. My policy is to hold your time over from last year if that is your preference, but it is not always possible with longer lesson amounts.

***Fall lessons begin on September 8, 2022.***

Lesson days/times:

  • Monday, 6:00-7:00
  • Tuesday, 3:30-9:00
  • Thursday, 3:30-9:00
  • Saturday, 8:00-3:00

GROUP LESSONS

Group lessons take place at the Amazing Grace Spiritual Center (see below for your child’s assignment). Schedule here (forthcoming).

Cello X rehearsals are on periodic Fridays at my house. Schedule here (forthcoming).

Group days/times:

Group assignments:

  • Cello Jellos:
    • Cruson, Ellie, Henry, Jayden, Julia, (Julian), Matthew, Rowan, Sam D, Sam M, Winter
  • Cello Philharmonic:
    • Amanda, Ares, Callan, Charlie, Farrah, Hendrix, Henrik, Matisse, Mia, Sanav, Serena, Theodore
  • Cello X:
    • Anderson, Bennett, Brynn, Marcus, Merle

Fall lesson 2021 sign-up

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PRIVATE LESSONS

Please email me your fall lesson requests based on the times below.  Please provide more than one option if possible. My policy is to try and hold your time over from last year, but that is not always possible with longer lesson amounts.

***Fall lessons begin on September 2, 2021.  In-person and virtual lessons are offered.***

Lesson days/times:

  • Monday, 6:00-8:00
  • Tuesday, 4:00-9:00
  • Thursday, 4:00-9:00
  • Saturday, 8:00-2:00

GROUP LESSONS

Group lessons will be in-person at the Amazing Grace Spiritual Center (see below for your child’s assignment). Schedule here.

Cello X rehearsals are on periodic Fridays at my house. Schedule here.

Group days/times:

Group assignments:

  • Cello Jellos: Cruson, Farrah, Henry, Matthew, Nolan, Rose, Rowan, Rowyn, Sam, Sanav, Story
  • Cello Philharmonic: Amanda, Ares, Charlie, Hendrix, Henrik, Marcus, Matisse, Mia, Serena
  • Cello X: Anderson, Bennett, Brynn, Grace, Katherine, Max, Merle