Cello lessons for children, teenagers and adults – A personalized approach to learning while having fun! - Geneva

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Cello lessons for children, teenagers and adults – A personalized approach to learning while having fun!

From 66.06 £ /h

Dear parents, dear students,

I offer cello lessons for children from 4 years old, for teenagers and for adults, whatever their level.

With 10 years of experience in teaching cello, I adapt to the specific objectives of each student. One of my main educational objectives is to awaken and nourish the pleasure of playing music while ensuring structured learning.

I taught cello for 6 years at the Geneva Conservatory of Music and 5 years at the Vincent-d'Indy Music School in Montreal and I am committed to creating a learning environment where pleasure and musical progression go hand in hand, whether you are a beginner or already have some practice.

Teaching options:

• At home
• In my studio in Arzier, located next to the train station.

Recommended timing by age:

• Children 4-6 years: 30 minutes per week
• Children 7-9 years old: 45 minutes per week
• 10 years and older (adolescents and adults): 1 hour per week
• Students preparing for auditions (pre-professional): 2 lessons per week

Music theory and musical training will be included in the course.

I would be delighted to meet you and share this wonderful musical adventure!

Looking forward,
Yana

Extra information

If you are an adult and want to try for a few months before finding your cello, I recommend renting it. Write to me for more information, I will be happy to guide you in your search for an instrument.

For children, renting is also a great option, especially when the child is still growing. Indeed, cellos come in different sizes, your child will have to change instruments as they progress.

Whether you are an adult or the parent of a young musician, I will be delighted to support you in this process and answer all your questions.

Looking forward,
Yana

Location

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At student's location :

Around Nyon, Switzerland

Around Arzier-Le Muids, Switzerland

At teacher's location :

Cornavin, Genève, Suisse

Rue du Village, Arzier-Le Muids, Suisse

About Me

Originally from Venezuela, I moved to Germany at the age of 15 to learn cello with Katalin Rootering at the Richard Strauss Conservatory of Music in Munich. Later, I studied with top cellists who inspired me a lot.
Musical pedagogy is close to my heart. That is why, throughout my career, I follow continuing education courses in order to continue to improve myself and make my lessons dynamic and interesting. I am a caring, fun and structured teacher.
Since 2024, back in Switzerland, I live with my partner and our two children in Arzier-Le Muids.
I would be delighted to welcome you as a student, to accompany you on your musical path and guide you in learning the cello.

Education

–2011, Musician’s Diploma, specializing in instrumental cello pedagogy.
Cello lessons with Reiner Ginzel. Cello didactics course with Katalin Rootering. University of Music and Theater Munich.

–2013, Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance, cello. Cello lessons with Daniel Grosgurin. Geneva University of Music.

–2016, Master or arts in Music Performance, cello. Cello lessons with Rafael Rosenfeld. Hochschule für Musik Basel.

–2019, Certificate in active Orff pedagogy and choral conducting, Orff Canada.

Experience / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

09/2024 - to date
Cello teacher

• Cello teacher for children aged 6 to 18, and for adults of various levels.

02/2024 - 07/2024
Introductory music course and choir director

• Management of weekly rehearsals of 7 children's choirs for the 7 sites in the city of Munich, pupils aged between 5 and 7 years old, bilingual teaching in English and German.
• Development of a music program linked to vocal training, based on the learning objectives and standards established by the Bavarian government.
• Implementation of multidisciplinary artistic educational projects, with 5 concerts per year.
• Implementation of musical educational projects around the institution’s festivities and the influence of music in the school community.
• Preparation of courses following a pedagogical progression, use of digital tools and creation of educational materials.
• Communications with parents and colleagues to coordinate the project.

01/2024
Jury at the regional cello and chamber music competition, Jugend musiziert, Ingolstadt

11/2023 - 02/2024
Teacher responsible for the BayPhil Bayerische Philharmonie | Munich | Interim

• Cello teacher for children aged 6 to 18.

09/2020 - 10/2023
Cello teacher in the Primary Music Studies program Vincent-d ́Indy Music School | Montreal | CDI

09/2019 - 06/2023
Music teacher
Saint-Joseph School | Montreal | CDI
• Introductory musical course

09/2020 - 10/2023
Responsible teacher, Music for all sector Vincent-d ́Indy Music School | Montreal | CDI

• Educational monitoring of students (children, adults).
• Cello lessons for children aged 5 to 18,
for the Primary Studies Music and Secondary Studies Music programs, in partnership with the Pensionat du Saint Nom de Marie.

09/2013 - 07/2019
Cello teacher Geneva Conservatory of Music | Geneva | CDI

• Cello lessons for students of the MusicEnsemble project.
• Music theory lessons for students at the Vernier center.
• Participation as a cello teacher in
demonstrations and workshops in Lignons schools,
Vernier and Meyrin.
• Director of the “Paper Orchestra” project within the
MusicEnsemble orchestra.

• Organization and coordination of the cello masterclass given in 2019 with Stephan Rieckhoff, former principal cellist of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande.

09/2014 - 06/2019
The Blue House School | Versoix | Fixed-term contract

• Introductory musical and rhythmic courses
• Design and production of two shows per year around the themes covered in class (children's rights,
the circus, healthy eating, climate change, my body and well-being, the rhythms of the world).

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

French

German

English

Spanish

Skills

Cello

Children's music

Availability of a typical week

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New York

At teacher's location

At student's home

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08-12

12-16

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20-24

Lancelot

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A young, dynamic and motivating teacher, I have been teaching cello and music theory for more than 8 years to adults as well as children and whatever the level.

The sessions are given in an atmosphere that is both relaxed and applied in order to encourage and stimulate the creativity of each student.
The repertoire visited is very broad, ranging from classical to modern music. The program is carried out according to the student's development as well as his musical desires and tastes.

Do not hesitate to contact me for a first meeting or for more information.

Marek

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Classes of guitar, classical, electric, accompaniment, bass for children and adults

Courses adapted to your age and level, even for children from 7 years old with a small guitar. Still a few places available. By professional. Current music, accompaniment of songs or classical pieces. All this with the basics of musical theory taught with humor and efficiency. Paper and multimedia supports. Participation in concerts and auditions.

You can also rent your instrument from us or buy it at very good conditions.

The courses can take place in La-Tour-de-Peilz (VD), or I can come to you in the Geneva, Vevey or Montreux region.

Yuri

5.0

(2)

EVERY CHILD CAN! Learning to play the guitar according to the Suzuki method is more than just music! We learn by the approach of the "Mother Tongue", playing and having fun. Children - from the age of 3 - develop, among other things, listening, memory, musical sense, concentration, discipline, respect. Collective workshops stimulate learning, and children learn to play together.
The "Suzuki Triangle", teacher, parent, student, reinforces the parental-child bond. Parents learn with their child and participate in lessons.
Music theory is included in the lessons, in a fun way.
Professor graduated from the Conservatoire with honors, graduated from the Suzuki method in Turin.
Also available for adult classes!

Célia

5.0

(2)

As a violinist: I am currently a student at the Geneva University of Music, after having followed the pre-professional course at the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève. During my career, I won several prizes such as the Vatelot Rampal competition in Paris and the Jeunesses Musicales of Switzerland soloist, and string quartet (alongside Julie Berthollet in particular). I also attended the Indianapolis University Academy summer internship.

As a Pedagogue: in addition to sporadically giving individual lessons for 4 years, I was part of the "Jeunesses Musicales of Switzerland" youth and youth internship team for three consecutive years.

Overall, my goal is to allow my students to have fun making music, to express themselves as they wish and hear, with their instrument!
I adapt the rhythm of my teaching, my teaching materials, the choice of songs to each, according to the requests that are made to me. My classes can also take the status of personal work support; in this case, students can obviously bring me their scores worked with their main teacher, or those they play in chamber music / orchestra.

In short: The violin is an art, it learns yes, but we play! :)

Maxime

5.0

(2)

I teach trumpet lessons, musical training and jazz initiation.
Currently a graduate student at the Geneva University of Music and holds a Master's degree in Music Pedagogy, the teacher is above all a passion for me.
If you would like more information about the courses, I will be happy to meet you or answer them by phone! ☺

Ugo

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(2)

Professional cellist - teacher graduated with a Master of Pedagogy at the University of Music of Geneva, formerly Master Soloist at the High School of Music in Lausanne - offers cello lessons to students of all ages and all levels!

Graduate of the National Conservatory of Music of Lyon, and Conservatory of Paris, already having a great pedagogical experience as substitute teacher in Conservatory of Garches-Paris, Conservatory of Lausanne and current Professor in Music School in Geneva - I offer open courses to all, whether you are a beginner or not in the regions of Vaud-Geneva ...

Preparation for international competitions and exams, discovery of the great repertoire. Also improvisation, jazz and ensemble music.
I can also integrate solfege, reading and listening lessons for a musical approach theoretical and practical homogeneous - all in French or English, in a relaxed atmosphere, playful approach for the little ones, but always professional.

Camille

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(2)

Our teacher using, if necessary, an electro-acoustic guitar to better accompany your voice and guide some of its subtleties, the teaching philosophy is adapted to each level, according to the pace of work and motivation.

Program :
- musical techniques: theory (examples: support, modes, colors, effects such as vibrato, etc.) automatically followed, for each of the exercises, by practice (examples: exercises focusing on accuracy, sound production, "mountains Russian ", time, note hold, diction, vowels etc.)
- work on breathing and breathing management
- body awareness
- stability
- resonance
- improvisation / free expression
- improved vocal comfort
- varied repertoire (adapting to your preference)
- well-being by the vibration of the voice
- personal or artistic development - accuracy, note keeping and precision - vocal modes including timbre
- volumes: softness and power - sound colors: from dark to light - vocal effects, range requirements - nuances: volumes, mimics, attitudes, sound quality - exploration of musical styles (folk, pop, classical, blues, rock, song, World music ...)
- improvisation, effects and vocal games, harmonies
-interpretation: work on emotions, body language, stage presence.

Objective: acquire a solid vocal technique allowing you to sing with accuracy, ease and expressiveness.

Musical learning meanwhile, will develop your ability to listen and reproduce music, your sense of rhythm, your expressiveness, your creativity and musicality as well as reading sheet music.

The work is focused on multidisciplinarity: voice, vocal health, music and bodily expressiveness, with an emphasis on the acquisition of an optimal vocal placement, on stress management in public and on interpretation.

This progressive and tailor-made method aims to develop your voice:
-Breathing techniques
-Vocalises and technical exercises adapted to needs;
- Repertoire work
- Accompaniment for studio recording and scenic performance
-dynamic exploration, diversification and release of one's voice while having fun and going beyond one's limits.

As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers, available all year round.

TEACHER / TRAINER

Trained in Grandes Ecoles in France and the United States (Ivy League University), our teacher has specialized and has been working for more than 15 years, in North America and Europe, in the field, in international establishments renowned, and oriented on one axis: effective training with pedagogy and meticulous methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES, FEES
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

Ilyas

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Hello,
Knowledge of the human Beatbox for 10 years.
Tablaboxing is nominated for the French beatbox championship.

Petra

5.0

(2)

Hello there,

I am very patient when it comes to teaching. I'm an experienced teacher who can help complete beginners to become autonomous players.

What I can do for you:
- Take you from the beginning and teach you some basic guitar chords.
- Teach you in a very fun way how to sing while playing guitar.

Of course, you can choose which songs we are going to work on.

I hope to see you very soon in my private guitar lessons!

Thank you,
Petra

*French*

Hello everyone !

I am very patient when it comes to teaching. I have experience and can help you start from the basics of guitar to become independent players.

What I can do for you:
- Starting from the very beginning and teaching you the basic chords.
- Fun way to teach you to sing while playing.

Of course, all this can be done from the songs of your choice.

I look forward to seeing you soon at my private guitar lessons!

Thank you so much !
Petra

Mathilde

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Currently a Master's student in pedagogy at the HEM in Geneva, I offer cello lessons for all levels. Having been passionate about music and pedagogy since I was a child, I offer private lessons as well as support for your child. My teaching method is based on the joy of playing as well as fun methods that allow for rapid progress. I also cover some basic music theory and musical culture that allow for a better understanding of the pieces and allow you to discover the world of music.

Matheus

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This course will bring you several advantages, such as concentration, memory, motor coordination and self-confidence.

Edurne

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With several years of experience as a piano and harpsichord teacher, as well as an organ and harpsichord accompanist, I have developed solid expertise in various musical styles.
Specializing in classical and baroque music, I remain open to other stylistic universes, which has allowed me to explore Latin American and traditional music repertoires.

My lessons adapt to the needs and desires of each student. Together, we build a personalized program based on their level, musical tastes and goals.

Javier

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🎶 Flute, Music Theory and Music Theory Lessons 🎶
Hello! I'm Javier Ribas, a professional flautist and postgraduate student at the Geneva University of Music. My training in Spain and Switzerland has allowed me to develop a dynamic and structured approach to music teaching.

I offer personalized flute lessons for all levels, from beginner to advanced, as well as music theory and solfege classes for all ages. With experience teaching children in Spain, I tailor each class to your needs, whether you're improving your technique, preparing for exams, or simply playing for fun.

📍 Courses in Spanish, French or English, in person in Geneva or online.
📩 Do not hesitate to contact me for more information!

Sara

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- Individual approach to each student
- Hand positioning, ear and rhythm development
- Classical and contemporary repertoire

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