Jan Fuller

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Introduction: I have been playing the cello for 22 years and I received my bachelors and masters degree from the Juilliard School. I am very passionate about teaching. I have been successful teaching cello, both in person and over Skype. In lessons, I focus on technical skills and work with you to find appropriate repertoire to challenge you musically and increase your technical abilities at the cello. I understand that every student is different and I work hard to communicate clearly and honestly. This is your time and I want to help you to enjoy, progress, and make the best music that you can. I look forward to working together.

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Hired 10 times

Serves Concord, NH

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9 years in business

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Sarah A.

Jan 5, 2020

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Jan has been a great resource for our beginner student. I very much appreciate the detailed and thorough information he provides, and the patience he demonstrates. He even followed up with additional resources and notes, which continued to provide guidance long after the lesson. A great teacher!

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Classical • Yes, the student has a cello • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Marissa K.

Dec 27, 2019

I found Jan on this site and hired him for a Skype lesson with my daughter. I could tell immediately that he is a highly skilled cellist. I appreciated his professionalism and his thorough explanations of each aspect of the lesson and his patience with my beginner cellist. I definitely recommend him and we will hopefully work with him again in the future!

Deb T.

Nov 20, 2019

Jan instructed my son, Jonathan, three years ago as he was preparing a piece to perform in front of his middle school. He provided guidance on proper bow hold, rhythms, and finding the balance point on the bow as my son was learning his first Bach piece; with Jan’s assistance, Jonathan excelled. More recently, Jan gave my son, who is now in high school, advice on rhythms as he was preparing for an audition for the Apple Hill Chamber Music Festival. With his assistance, Jonathan was awarded first seat in a quartet in their summer program. Jan is a very patient teacher and has a broad knowledge of his instrument. My son was happy working with him and would jump at the change to do so again. I highly recommend Jan Fuller as a cello teacher.

Mable L.

Sep 25, 2019

Not only is Jan a very inspiring, dedicated, and knowledgeable instructor, but he is also very thoughtful and approachable. When we worked on the first movement of the Elgar Cello Concerto, Jan was very meticulous and supportive in his teachings, ensuring any technical troubles were remedied. He also encouraged my emotional exploration in the piece; this was especially essential to me because the emotional depth behind the movement furthered my connection to music and the cello. Jan's passion for the cello is infectious--I was constantly inspired by him and his guidance the instrument will undoubtedly be invaluable to students of any level.

Osheen M.

May 18, 2022

In addition to being a brilliant cellist, Jan is also a very passionate and experienced teacher. His dedication to his students and his warm heart make him an absolute joy to work with!

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
This will depend on your prior experience. If you are new to the cello, the first thing we do together is help you get a good rental cello. If you are in person with me in New York, I take you to a shop where I try the cellos for you to ensure that you are getting a quality beginner cello. If you are remote I will search with to find a local shop and connect with them to help you get what you need to get started, and any information you should ask the shop while you're there. If you are continuing cello, I'll start by asking about your previous repertoire that you've studied and the years you've been playing. Our first lesson will always be longer so I can properly help you determine both repertoire that you are interested in and what would best help you advance. I like to help people set goals for themselves and I think it's extremely important that I understand what your goals with the instrument are as, short and long term, whether professional or privately.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been studying cello for 22 years. I received my high school diploma from Walnut Hill School for the Arts where I studied at New England Conservatory Prep Division with Natasha Brofsky. I then completed my Bachelors and Masters Degree from the Juilliard School, studying with Timothy Eddy.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I knew I wanted to teach since I was around 12 but the moment it solidified for me was when a former teacher asked me to fill in for a few lessons, because of an emergency that required he leave the country for a few weeks, and I got to teach 5 of his students. One of them was preparing for a masterclass and I played in orchestra with her older sister and was a part of the same studio and I gathered when she walked in, she was a bit nervous and perhaps intimidated. At first, after she played, I asked her what she felt and her responses felt like a regurgitation of my former teacher and I wasn't convinced that she knew what she saying and whether she really felt that these were issues. Gradually as the lesson went on and I told her how I'm working on the same things, and we are all works in progress, she began to relax. I spoke with her about harmony and searching for sound colors, the variety of sounds and vibrato that wake our ears up and stimulate our imagination and as we began to work on this, I saw her brighten. She felt something as she played and saw how music can affect us and it isn't ambiguous. She completely latched onto this concept and the confusion and worry disappeared and was replaced with an inspiration from the music and how it was speaking to her. I was so energized and moved by this experience and it solidified my desire to teach.