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Individual Lessons
Cello students at the Institute receive one individual lesson per week. At each lesson, the instructor observes and listens to the student playing a piece or a tonalization exercise. This usually includes material the student has previously learned, as well as the piece the student is currently working on. The instructor will also introduce new material. The parent attends each lesson and helps the student work on the material throughout the week of practice at home. The length of the lesson depends on the student's age, attention span, and level of advancement. Generally, beginners start with 15 or 20-minute lessons. As the student advances, the length of the lessons may increase. Students are eventually introduced to reading music.
 Group Lessons
Cello students at the Institute also receive weekly or bi-monthly group lessons. The purpose of group lessons is to provide students with motivation, develop their self-confidence, teach them reading skills and music theory, and to have fun! Group lessons are often a student's favorite music-related activity. The younger or less advanced students benefit from the modeling provided by the older students, and the older students enjoy being leaders. The informal learning situation and practice in front of an "audience" increases the self-confidence of all of the students. Group lessons are also an excellent opportunity for parents to meet each other and share experiences.
The best time to observe a cello group lesson is from 5pm to 6pm on Mondays. Please contact the instructor if you wish to arrange an observation.
Enrollment Information
Please contact the instructor regarding enrollment. Students are enrolled at the instructor's discretion - the instructor may recommend that your child take the Sing & Play class before cello lessons. If you would like a referral to an instructor who teaches on the Eastside or an instructor who teaches other instruments, please visit our Resources page.
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