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CelloJoe Music Lessons

5.0 (9)

Best of 2023

1 hire on Lessons.com

1 employee

17 years in business

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CelloJoe aka Joseph (Joey) Chang is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

Joey can teach cello, piano, guitar, Ableton Music Production Software, beatboxing, didjeridoo, Ear Training, Music Theory, and improvisation.

With a decade of teaching experience and 25+ years of playing cello and piano, Joey is well qualified to teach and has taught the students of all ages.

As an active gigging performer in the Bay Area, Joey has had the experience of performing at festivals, weddings, corporate events, bars, clubs, playing solo and with bands. Learn the tricks of the trade from a real professional!

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Piedmont, CA 94611

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9 Reviews

5.0

Heather Christie

Cello Joe has an absolute engaging style and flair in both his musicality and teaching that make it undeniable and fun to learn something new with him.

2020-12-07
Carrianne Minick

My 7 year old son started taking piano lessons with Joey this summer. He is very knowledgable, flexible, my son loves taking lessons with him and is learning a lot. The setup is great and we have been able to have virtual piano lessons during the pandemic. He also provides recordings of each lesson. Highly recommend!

2020-10-22
Tovah Skiles

Joey is a very patient and knowledgeable piano teacher. I've learned so much with his guidance! I always look forward to my weekly lesson with him.

2020-08-08
Linda Rost

Joey is a creative and thoughtful teacher. He backs up interesting piano pieces with deep theory and classical training.

2020-08-06
Laurie

Joey taught our now daughter to play the keyboard over the course of two years (when she was 7 to 9). He a great teacher -- funny, silly, comfortable in his own skin, knows how to speak in an age appropriate way. Not only did she learn how to play the keyboards but he also taught her how to read music. Though she eventually decided to take a break, she continues to create songs on the keyboard, and continues to have a love of music. Thank you, Joey!!!

2020-08-03
Ken

Joey is the best! A lesson from Joey is always a highlight of the week. I'd be surprised if you don't feel the same based on his talent, his warmth, his humor, and his intelligence.

2020-08-03
Bill M

Joey has been a great cello teacher. I like the fact that his experience covers a broad range of music. When I want to make an arrangement of a heavy metal song, or I need to learn the nuance of baroque performance, he's there. He's a working musician so his schedule is somewhat variable, but he is good about communicating and always comes when he says he will. He's personable and enthusiastic.

2020-08-03
Andrew Sullivan

Joe was able to work with my daughter to approach some very complex material (using Abelton live to live loop and edit her songs) at a pace and with a vocabulary and tone that completely defused an otherwise intimidating situation. His calm, steady manner spiced with just the right touch of dry wit and his keen ear for a mean beat kept the lessons fun and very productive. Joey's not just a fantastic and unique musician and teacher, however, he's a great person and a fantastic influence to have in your life.

2020-05-14
Aaron

Joey taught our now daughter to play the keyboard over the course of two years (when she was 7 to 9). He a great teacher -- funny, silly, comfortable in his own skin, knows how to speak in an age appropriate way. Not only did she learn how to play the keyboards but he also taught her how to read music. Though she eventually decided to take a break, she continues to create songs on the keyboard, and continues to have a love of music. Thank you, Joey!!!

2020-04-29

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FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

We do a couple trial lessons and see if we are working well together.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Graduate of the Berklee College of Music

10 years of experience teaching

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

$100/hour at my studio or online

Add $50/hour for travel time.

How did you get started teaching?

I took lessons as a kid. When I got older and graduated from Berklee College of Music, I started taking on students to supplement income from performances.

What types of students have you worked with?

young and old!

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

I went on tour in Japan and traveled all around the country playing music for people!

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Take a trial lesson and see if you are comfortable with the teacher and their teaching style. My style is pretty relaxed and focused on having fun with music.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

How serious are you about committing to practicing every day?