Javier Cello Studio
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Overview
Hired 9 times
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Specialties
Interested musical styles
Rock,
Blues,
Classical,
Country,
Jazz,
Folk
Reviews
13 reviews
Laila M.
Cello Lessons
I have been taking cello lessons with Javier for about a year and a half now. I was brand new to the instrument and he has been an excellent teacher throughout my learning journey. He is patient, thorough, and very good at identifying areas to work on. Even though we have switched to video chat lessons due to the current state of the world, Javier has done a wonderful job adapting and providing continued high quality lessons. I highly recommend him as a teacher!
May 15, 2020VerifiedWas this review helpful?
Ruth R.
Cello Lessons
Due to social distancing my daughter has been receiving lessons through Zoom meetings. I honestly thought it was going to be a bit difficult and that my daughter wouldn’t get the full experience. Well I’ll tell you what, I was wrong! After meeting Javier on the first meeting he gave me the vibe of a motivated professional, that really enjoyed his craft. I asked my daughter if the virtual lesson had been weird she said it was different but Javier made her feel comfortable and he really took his time to get to know her and ask about her goals. We will definitely continue to receive lessons from Javier!
Sep 5, 2020VerifiedWas this review helpful?
Bryan G.
Cello Lessons
I was impressed with Javier’s expertise and knowledge of the cello, as well as his practical approach to teaching adults. Javier does a great jobs of identifying areas of improvement to ensure you are playing the instrument to your upmost ability. Javier has a great personality which is disarming/friendly and ensures that you feel at home, so to speak when he teaches you. Finally, he is flexible with his availability, which is an added bonus, especially to adult players with busy schedules.
Jul 6, 2020VerifiedWas this review helpful?
Mackenzie H.
Cello Lessons
Javier is incredibly professional! He responded to my inquiry within minutes of submission and was very gracious when I decided to go with another teacher at this time. If his lessons are anything like his communication skills then I believe he would be an excellent teacher.
Jul 3, 2020VerifiedWas this review helpful?
SHAN B.
Cello Lessons
Javier is very patient with me to answer all my questions about how an beginner start to learn cello. He is really helpful
May 26, 2020VerifiedWas this review helpful?
Credentials
Javier Iglesias Martin
FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?The first time I meet a new student, I spend a bit time getting to know them personally. It is important for me to know about their experience with music, their goals, how committed they are to studying cello. After that, we can discuss an approach depending on whether they are beginners or advanced students. When they are beginners, I like to start out with some basics and then work through the Suzuki books. I am not an expert in the Suzuki method but I like the way the content and the way the books are organized. When it is a more advanced student, I like to have a balance between developing musicality and solidifying technical issues. I like to have a combination of scales and other exercises specifically designed for the student while working on repertoire.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?I have a Bachelors degree from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, a masters from the New England Conservatory, and currently pursuing a doctorate at the University of Southern California. As a teacher, I have worked in several LA area music schools, I have my own private teaching studio, and I have been an instructor at USC teaching cello and chamber music to non-major students for the past four years.
- What types of customers have you worked with?I have worked with all kinds of students: kids from the age of 6-18, college students and adult students. I have a good experience starting beginners who don't know anything about the cello. At the moment, most of my private students are adult students some of which I started on the instrument, but I equally enjoy teaching younger students. Currently, I am a teacher of non-majors students at USC teaching some really advanced students who played for ten years but decided to study a different career in college.