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About
I tailer my teaching approach to each individual’s need and learning style. Especially with toddlers, I am aware of mood and relationship building needs. I love watching a student succeed and develop a love for music! Helping people runs in my family and that is why I am here! I am fully invested in my students’ progress and I am rewarded with their success as much as they are! For some of my students, cello is therapy for their soul and for others, cello is their competitive passion. Its my joy to share my conservatory training and love for making music.
Overview
Hired 26 times
Background checked
1 employee
17 years in business
Business hours
Sun7:00 am - 8:00 pmMon7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2021
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Rock
Blues
Classical
Country
Work location
My customers travel to me
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Jason E.
Feb 19, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had my first cellolesson with Wesley today and was very pleased. His patience and engagement were great, and I found him to be incredibly encouraging. I’m looking forward to continuing lessons with him!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a cello • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)
Cello Lessons
Susan l.
Feb 6, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Just a fantastic cello instructor! He gave me a free initial lesson, which was very nice. He's getting his doctorate in teaching, which is much more valuable to a student than a professional cello player who might not know much about actually teaching. Wesley has also played professionally, so he's a complete package. I can't say enough about how great our first lesson was, and I'm going to continue with him. I've taken lessons with symphony cellists, and the difference is pretty remarkable. Thanks to Thumbtack for finding him!
Details: 65 years or older • 4+ yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a cello • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Cello Lessons
Chell L.
Nov 18, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
My son's eyes just lit up when he could play his first song. He loves the Cello and is so proud to call Wesley his teacher. I knew my son was enjoying his teacher at school but he was missing this one on one touch that it takes for him to master something this difficult!
Details: 10 - 13 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, the student cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a cello • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location
Cello Lessons
Tonya M.
Nov 13, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
A true gem! I’m so glad I found Wesley. As an older student learning cello, finding a quality teacher who is patient and flexible is a godsend. I would highly recommend Wesley to anyone of any skill level. With today’s technology, it is incredible to be able to take lessons from the best teachers no matter how far away they might be.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, the student can read music • Classical • Yes, the student has a cello • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
Cello Lessons
Tiffany A.
Mar 5, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Wesley is a wonderfully patient instructor. My son was ready to give up the cello because he was frustrated with the students in his class at school. Wesley has renewed his interest in the instrument and I couldn't be more pleased with the instruction he is receiving. Wesley is knowledgeable, patient and kind. I have seen marked improvement since instruction with Wesley began. Wesley is quick to respond to my questions and is flexible with scheduling. I highly recommend him!
Details: 10 - 13 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a cello • 30 minutes • I travel to the cello teacher • The cello teacher travels to me
Cello Lessons
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Wesley Skinner
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Weekly Lesson Rate:
30 min lesson = $45
45 min lesson = $60
60 min lesson = $75
Travel fee = $15 (minimum hour lesson)
Now billing August-December Semester
**Free trial lesson to new students**
Special promotions for tuition pre-paid 3 and 6 months in advance.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My goal in the early stages of working with a new student is to identify learning style, practice load, as well as strengths and weaknesses of technique and musicality. These points will help determine the pace and approach to the early lessons.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
During my two cello performance degrees (BM, MM) at the Cleveland Institute of Music, I studied also Cello Pedagogy (Art of Teaching) under world-renowned Melissa Kraut and took 6 semesters of Suzuki Pedagogy Teacher Training to complete the entire Suzuki Method Cello Teacher Registration. During my final year studying at The Cleveland Institute of Music, I was appointed to CIM's Preparatory Faculty and also worked as Cello Faculty of Western Reserve Suzuki School, Hudson School of Music, and in Lakewood City Schools.
