FAQs
- What types of customers have you worked with?
I provide cello lessons in the homes of my students at very little to no extra cost. I work with beginning students on how to properly hold the cello and how it "feels" to make a sound. Since I can't tell how the bow or the strings feel to you, I need to make sure you know how it should feel when done correctly. With intermediate students, I can focus more on how to improve their sound and on how to interpret a piece of music.
- Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
About a year ago, I started teaching a student with very limited English ability. Add to that, anytime I would try to make a correction to his playing, he would hide his head behind his cello and become non-responsive. Imagine that happening 15 minutes into an hour lesson! I started to photocopy his music and cut out two measure segments so that he only had those two measures to focus on at a time. I would also number each passage from 1-6 and he would roll a dice to figure out what passage he had to play for me. That along with a few other "games" had him coming out of his shell and now we get along great at lessons. I really strive to teach each student individually and to always try and find a way to get through.