Comprehensive Cello Lessons with Professional Teacher

From 72 £ /h

I strive to provide the most comprehensive music lessons for students of all level. I balance my lessons between fun and progress, using various teaching methods, activities and technologies. With over 15 years experience, I have taught some 10,000 hours of one-to-one instrumental lessons. I have taught over 100 individual students ranging in age from four to 75+; from beginners to diploma-level, both amateurs and professionals.
Whether you have a child at the start of their musical journey, are an adult beginner or returning to music after a break, I can guide each student in the most effective and efficient way to reach the full potential.

I attended the Purcell School before moving to Germany where I studied for my Diploma. I gained a Bachelor of Music degree from City of Basel Music Academy in Switzerland and Master of Music degree from the University of Music & Performing Arts Stuttgart in Germany, graduating with the highest honours for both degrees. I successfully finished my Postgraduate Artist Diploma studies at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance.

WHAT DO YOU GET?
✔️ Commitment to each individual student with lessons tailored to their own needs, aspirations and goals.
✔️ A creative approach harnessing each student’s imagination, where music-making is always at the heart of the process.
✔️ The development of skills and knowledge which will enable each student to enjoy making music for the rest of their lives.
✔️ Enjoyment and fulfilment, without pressure.
✔️ An up-to-date Enhanced DBS-checked teacher.
✔️ Incorporated Society of Musicians Registered Private Teacher status.
✔️ Child Protection in Education (Music) Training from Musician’s Union.
✔️ Over 100 students taught individually accumulating to 10,000 hours.

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Around Belsize Park, United Kingdom

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About Me

I was born in South Korea and spent my childhood in Saudi Arabia and New Zealand. I first started learning piano at the age of five. I have fond memories of great lessons with inspiring teachers growing up shaping my creativity and musical understanding.
I am committed to aspiring students the same way I have experienced. I have taught students as young as four to adults. I love working with students of all levels and have also given cello classes at Amadeo Roldan Conservatory of Music in Havana, Cuba.
I attended Purcell School before moving to Germany where I studied for my Diploma. I gained a Bachelor of Music degree from the City of Basel Music Academy in Switzerland and a Master of Music degree from the University of Music & Performing Arts Stuttgart in Germany, graduating with the highest honors for both degrees. I successfully finished my Postgraduate Artist Diploma studies at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance.
I perform in prestigious venues including the Wigmore Hall, St James's Piccadilly, St Martin-in-the-Fields, National Portrait Gallery, King’s Place, the Royal Opera House, and the South Bank Centre. I regularly participate and perform in many other international music festivals all over the world. Catherine plays a wide range of repertoire, including classical, jazz, Latin & pop. My session works include recording at the Abbey Road Studios and RAK Studio London.
Having close ties to my Korean heritage, I have played in the Embassy Series at St Martin-in-the-Fields supported by the South Korean Embassy, Korean Music Festival in London as well as organizing fundraising concerts for European Alliance for Human Rights in North Korea.
My performing style, which follows a mix of German, Russian and French traditions, has been crafted by studying with many of today's leading cellists including Gustav Rivinius, Ivan Monighetti, Elena Cheah, Leonid Gorokhov, and Ulrich Voss. Further artistic development came from participating in masterclasses with highly acclaimed artists including David Geringas, Thomas Demenga, Ralph Kirshbaum, Eduard Brunner, Frans Helmerson, Matias de Oliveira Pinto, Walter Grimmer, Trolls Svane, Maria Kliegel, Stefan Litwin, and Zvi Carmeli. I have also been a selected musician for the Concordia Foundation and Music in Hospitals.

Education

• Post Graduate Artist Diploma - Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, UK
• Master of Music - University of Music & Performing Arts Stuttgart, Germany
• Bachelor of Music - Basel Music Academy, Switzerland
• Chamber Music Studies - Pinerolo Music Academy, Italy
• Diploma in Orchestral Music - Saarland State Academy of Music, Germany
• Secondary Education - The Purcell School, UK

Experience / Qualifications

✔️ Commitment to each individual student with lessons tailored to their own needs, aspirations and goals.
✔️ A creative approach harnessing each student’s imagination, where music-making is always at the heart of the process.
✔️ The development of skills and knowledge which will enable each student to enjoy making music for the rest of their lives.
✔️ Enjoyment and fulfilment, without pressure.
✔️ An up-to-date Enhanced DBS-checked teacher.
✔️ Incorporated Society of Musicians Registered Private Teacher status.
✔️ Child Protection in Education (Music) Training from Musician’s Union.
✔️ Over 100 students taught individually accumulating to 10,000 hours.

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

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Advanced

Duration

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The class is taught in

English

Korean

Skills

Cello

Children's music

Music theory

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