Cicely's Tele-Cello Lab for Kids and Adults
Cicely's Tele-Cello Lab for Kids and Adults

Cicely's Tele-Cello Lab for Kids and Adults

$75/hour
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Interested musical styles

It’s free, with no obligation to book

Introduction: Here in the Lab my students and I are music makers and problem solvers. I love helping them reach their goals through efficient, tailored teaching methods, and while I commit to giving students a little push when they need it, together we are a flexible team learning to make our best, most beautiful music together. I've spent the past 20 years making music as a soloist and chamber musician. I've performed in Carnegie Hall in NYC, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, the Chanel Nexus Hall in Tokyo, and many other places. What I love about being a teacher is being able to pass on the unique joy that comes with being a music maker. It's a different experience than being a listener, and it is an amazing way to deepen your appreciation for and interact with music and the other makers out there. When we work together, you can expect to receive a well-rounded musical education. We will work on: - cello technique - musicality - ear training - music theory - finding and exploring your unique musical creativity Due to the inherent risks of meeting in person during the Covid-19 pandemic, I am only offering virtual lessons via Zoom.
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Hired 4 times

Serves Los Angeles, CA

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Interested musical styles

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Jennifer S.
Aug 27, 2022
Our daughter has had lessons with Cicely for 3-4 years now. Cicely is a fantastic teacher! She builds relationships with her students and is kind and supportive. My daughter likes that Cicely doesn't teach from a standard book, but often gives her challenging pieces to master, with an aim towards progressing in her skills.
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Victor A.
Mar 1, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Great teacher and learning experience was professional and informative. Definitely recommend.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Classical • Yes, the student has a cello • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Cello Lessons
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Alice L.
Apr 20, 2022
Cicely is amazing!! My best cello teacher! She always finds out my problems and teaches me very good practice methods. I feel so lucky to be her student!
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Suzana M.
Feb 5, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

She understood my objectives and provided valuable advice to achieve them

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical • Yes, the student has a cello • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Cello Lessons
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Karthik N.
Apr 20, 2022
Cicely is an outstanding teacher, and I feel lucky that she took me as a student. I had no experience with string instruments, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that she taught beginners as well. Ever since I started, Cicely's teaching focus has been on getting the fundamentals right - the posture, the bow hold etc., with a layered, step-by-step approach. The learning sessions sometimes dive into unpacking the technique/practice difficulties, and I love that she doesn't rush through it, to get to the music assignments. She is very analytical, and breaks down problems to suggest alternate ways to approach it, for ex. incorporating rhythm practice. Cicely sets clear and realistic goals for each session, and as an adult student, this has helped me focus what I practice each week.
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