About
Jacques-Pierre Malan's Creativecello Studios is a place where any cellist from total beginner to ultimate pro of any age from 10 and up would like to have an opportunity to begin a cello journey in a creative online way with Jacques-Pierre Malan. A monthly updated email goes out to all students where their projects could be shared with each other and in some instances a student's project can be shared on Malan's facebook for fun and exposure. Come and enjoy a creative cello learning experience with JP Malan and his Creativecello Studio online! Repertoire that can be played or studied: (Apart from all the standard Cello Repertoire including Sonatas and Concertos) here is a list of pieces that can be rehearsed and recorded together with Malan. Suzuki books 1-3 (Beginners) Popper 15 Etudes for Two Cellos Op. 76 Popper 10 Etudes Op. 72 For solo cello Saint Saens Allegro Appassionata van Goens Scherzo Tchaikovsky Chason Triste Bach Suite No. 1 Saint Saens Swan Williams Schindler's List Schumann Fantasies Stukke Faure Elegie Massenet Meditation Chopin Nocturne in Eflat
I love witnessing the development of my students. Cello is one of the most beautiful instruments out there and to become skilled in it requires dedication and will power on a daily basis. All my students who keeps on become amazing human beings and are able to apply what they learn in my classes in other activities. Some go out to embark on a cello career, while others use it as a breather from work life. I am here to help and train for those who loves cello and want it part of their lives.
Photos and videos
Reviews
Wendy
Naftali B.
Donna P.
Kristina B.
Deena M.
Owen H.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1. I first find out what level the student is on
2. I introduce the Universal Scale System fingerings.
3. We start working on pieces that he/she already played
4. We start working on Easy Etudes by David Popper for technique
5. We work on other pieces that Student enjoys learning
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Masters Degree in Cello performance and Pedagogue from Peabody Conservatory of the John Hopkins University.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
70 dollars per hour
50 dollars per 45 min
35 dollars per half hour
How did you get started teaching?
My family are all professional musicians, (father was an oboiest, mother was a pianist, uncles and aunts ALL play and teach professionally).
Teaching and playing music was with me from the beginning of my life.
What types of students have you worked with?
All types! And I literally mean that.
In terms of ages: anything from 5 years to 75 years
In terms of level: Total beginner to highly professional and anything in between.
Any gender and race is welcome in my studio.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
My student Jocelyn just got into college!
My other student Olivia won a recording competition.
My student Owen (even though he went off to join the Finish Army) set himself up to compete in an international competition only after 6 months of lessons!!! That is true bravery...there is a story behind this...
My cello ensemble in Pikesville Maryland is restarting again after a long COVID break.
Online teaching works!!!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Use the cello to help you grow into the person you want to be.
Use the cello to help enhance your value as a human being.
Use the cello to develope dedication, will power, concentration, focus and to adopt a never give up personality.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Defnitely discuss your level of love for the cello.
Discuss whether you have plans for the future to become a professional cellist or just have cello as a secondary activity to help balance out other activities.
Discuss repertoire, in other words, songs or pieces that you love but struggling to play and see if there is a strategy the teacher can offer to help you get further into playing the piece you like.