My job for any student is to help cater to the student's individual goal while also making learning the cello as painless as possible. When I work with a student, I want the student to achieve the following concepts: 1. Setup. Cellists will have good posture and be able to make cello playing feel easy. 2. Tone. Every sound a cellist plays should come from a good sound. 3. Intonation/Music Reading. Every cellist has the ability to play in tune. In order to do that, they will become fluent in reading music. 4. Musicality. The fun part of music making is when they are able to express music with ideas. Cello playing is daunting and can seem impos...

Great Lakes Music Academy offers virtual music lessons as well as in-home lessons (meaning our teachers travel to you!) We carefully choose teachers who not only have the knowledge and background to provide the highest music education to their students but are also fun and creative - creating an experience that fosters a love of music in our students. All of our teachers have a degree in music.

At School of Rock Arlington Heights, we teach kids how to rock audiences, melting faces with stellar performances and technical ability. One-on-one instruction is just the beginning, because we get kids playing on stage as quickly as possible. Our immersive method motivates them, speeds up the learning process, and has benefits beyond learning an instrument. Not only do kids collaborate with students of similar interests at School of Rock Arlington Heights, they get to work with an amazing network of artists and perform at legendary concert venues. Examples include CBGB's, The Trocadero, The Knitting Factory, The Whiskey, The Roxy, The Experi...

Many years of experience of all levels, children and adults. High level of performnace experience. Integrity of upholding high standards of technical understanding and position. Learning exactly what to listen for to improve playing. Reading notes/rhythms is highly stressed working with children to mold their cello playing and seeing how it empowers them in all aspects of their lives. Witnessing confidence grow as mastery of the cello unfolds. Working one-on-one with students means they get very personalized attention. www.snowmusicstudio.com www.chicagopanamericanensemble.com...

Community Muisc School at eight Chicago-area campuses.

The Community Music Program (CMP) at Northeastern Illinois University offers weekly private lessons in piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, guitar (all styles) and percussion. The CMP instructors include Junior Faculty (NEIU undergraduate and graduate students), Senior Faculty (professionals) and Artist Faculty (NEIU full-time faculty artists or special guest artists). Lessons are offered in 30, 45, and 60 minute increments and students sign up for the entire session offered. (Lessons with Artist Faculty may also be taken on a one by one basis.) Group lessons are available for some instruments. Please call us if you do not see an offering...