Private cello lessons for all age groups and experience levels

From 42.87 £ /h

I offer private cello lessons to people of all ages and levels. As the principle cello teacher at the International School Utrecht, I have a lot of experience with young people and love to encourage creativity from a young age .

During a lesson, I like to focus on playing and aim to have my students making music as quickly as possible. I incorporate a lot of chamber music into my lessons, developing a sense of fun and freedom in my students.

This class is suitable for anyone with the desire to make music!

Extra information

I currently have no spare cellos but I can arrange for a rental instrument or provide recommendations if you wish to purchase one.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Koekoekstraat, 3514 CT Utrecht, Netherlands

About Me

I am a British/ Dutch musician currently living in Utrecht. Alongside performing, I have been giving private cello lessons at the International School since 2018 and am now hoping to expand into giving private lessons from my home in Utrecht.

My goal is to spread the joy of cello playing and encourage creativity from a young age!

Education

Chamber music course with the Utrecht String Quartet
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Bachelor of Music with Honours
Skipton Girls High School Sixth Form (awarded subject prize for music)

Experience / Qualifications

Shadow teacher in the UK, 2016
2 year module in Teaching skills at the RWCMD, 2015-2017
Private cello teacher in the UK, 2014 - 2017
Private cello teacher at the International School Utrecht, 2018-present

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

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Children's music

Cello

Availability of a typical week

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Louisa

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Dear violin lovers! I'm a violin teacher for 10 years now, I have been teaching in Portugal and the Netherlands. My lessons can be given in English, Portuguese, French or Spanish.

Playing the violin is my passion, especially when I can pass on my knowledge and love for music to my students of all ages and levels.

I work as a team with you, finding the right method that fit your needs. What is important for me is to work on a good connection with the instrument and find the right basis for the start of your violin playing.
In my violin lessons, I would like also to share with you my musical knowledge, show you recordings of great violin players, prepare with you pieces that you always wanted to play and give you the tools so you can achieve your goals in music. I like to share the general knowledge of violin playing as well as basic and intermediate music theory lessons so you can enter in the world of music, but especially to have fun!!

My lessons can be shared between violin and theory together depending on what you are looking for.

The lessons will be at my house if you are in need of an instrument we can find one for you!

I did my Bachelor at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with the teachers Maria Milstein and Eliot Lawson and completed my Masters in Performance degree with excellency as well in Amsterdam under the guidance of Liviu Prunaru and Mathieu van Bellen while studying baroque violin with Shunske Sato.

I have my own violin class in Amsterdam, and I love teaching.

I look forward to sharing this adventure with you!
Hope to hear from you!
Louisa

Alethea

5.0

(2)

I started taking violin lessons at the age of 7. After years of training, I am currently continuing my violin studies at Utrecht Conservatory. I have also attended music theory classes for 6 years because it is very useful to have some knowledge of it when playing any instrument. If you would like, I would be more than happy to share some knowledge of music theory along with the violin lessons. Lessons are private and not in groups.

Isaac

5.0

(2)

Do you want to learn violin or improve your skills on it? So you're more than welcome to my class! With me you can learn from the basics of this instrument to the advanced technique in a helpful and efficient way. Even I can help you with orchestral auditions or auditions to enter in a music school.
I have my bachelor's diploma from Spain and now I'm doing the violin master degree in Utrecht Conservatorium.

If you need help with music theory I can help you too so don't hesitate to contact me!

Alberto

5.0

(2)

Playing the trumpet is very exciting!
Are you looking to start learning the trumpet? Perhaps you already play for some years but want to improve your technique, breathing skills, or learn a new genre? I am Alberto, and I will help you achieve your musical goals with a tailor-made program. My approach is to find suitable music for your technical and expressive level and work specifically on the challenges that it represents.

Music is for everyone! Kids and adults
Perhaps you want to surprise your couple playing a bossa-nova. Or maybe you want to become the next solo trumpet at the Concertgebouw Orchestra. Everyone has different goals when playing the trumpet, it is my job to help you achieve them. If you don't have clear objectives yet, I will be guiding you and exploring the possibilities of trumpet playing with you. Also, especially for kids, I can help you find a nice pTrumpet. They are lightweight plastic trumpets made with great quality and available in different colours!

Good technique, and a lot of fun
The most important lesson I have learned in my career is that making good music is only possible when you enjoy the process. Of course, good technical skills are crucial but studying exercises that you find boring is not the best way up to proficiency. Instead, finding your unique best approach to improve your skills will get you to the moon! For improving your tempo awareness, would you practice with a metronome or would you rather use a drumbeat sample?

Your health is important! Body awareness and breathing techniques
Not only wind players benefit from doing sport, acquiring good posture habits, and being aware of their breath. It helps everyone in every single aspect of their lives. A good breathing technique will let you play easily, run for a longer period of time, or sleep better at night. On the other hand, body posture awareness helps with productivity and saves money on the fysio. Life hacks that you cannot miss!

Improvisation and open-mindedness
That very feeling of creating art on the spot. Only a few experiences can relate to it. When we explore and create, our flow state gets triggered. We are fully immersed in the activity and the world surrounding us vanishes. If you like, we will go on a journey discovering new emotions, colours, sounds, harmonies, textures, styles, genres. And improvising on them. Let's get creative!

Technology in music. Recording and producing
Let's face it, we are in the 21st century and the possibilities of technology are endless in the audiovisual field. Recording for auditions, producing and releasing your first single, live looping, use of effects... You can learn all that with me. Are you curious? Book your lesson now!

Ok but, how will my lessons look like?
Breathing practice is one of the best ways to start warming up. It will take the first 5 minutes of your lesson and your body will be prepared to start playing.
Then, we would go into working on your specific goals. Perhaps, we are practicing music that demands improvement on the higher register, maybe we are working out different scales for improvisation, or it might be the case that you want to discover a new genre and go deep into it. Reading music, ear training, phrasing, music theory, buzzing and embouchure position, articulations (legato, staccato, accents), dynamics... These are only an indication of what we might work on.
The final minutes of your lesson will be the moment to relax. We can get creative, play some tunes together, improvise, or even talk about a specific topic like musicality, art, creativity, technique, theory or the music industry for instance.

Group lessons and ensembles
Making music alone is fun, but playing with people brings it to the next level! If you like the idea, I will bring you together with other fellow students for technique workshops, jam sessions, duo with piano, or whatever other activity we might find interesting for you.

When and where
I offer flexibility in my schedule so your trumpet lessons fit into your agenda. I can come to your place, or perhaps you prefer visiting my teaching room in Utrecht. I will have some coffee or tea waiting for you.

Online trumpet classes
Online has become a new trend. I will help you set up your equipment and focus on what is important, music. Book a lesson now!

Alberto, the eclectic brass player based in Utrecht
I am a brass performer and teacher that has performed in classical and modern music ensembles for more than 15 years. During this time, I attended innumerable masterclasses and had great fun in various professional experiences such as performing at Tomorrowland, an avant-garde music festival in Malta, or the great symphonic masterpieces with symphonic orchestras in Spain and the Netherlands.
I hold a bachelor's and a master's degree in music performance and a master's degree in music education during my official studies in Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Nowadays, you can still find me teaching brass in the Utrecht area, composing and producing my own music at home, playing tuba with a symphonic orchestra, trombone in a reggae band, or improvising trumpet over a techno track.

Ludovica

5.0

(2)

I'm a Italian cellist graduated in Italy and finishing the Master in Utrecht Conservatory. I would love to share with students my experiences and my knowledges about classical music and to continue to discover deeply with you this beautiful art and instrument.
The classes are adapted for all levels, from begginers to professionals, and we will treat all the aspects about cello, repertoire and music theory that are necessary to develop and improve your playing.
Based on your taste and preferences we will chose a repertoire that suits you the best and we will listen, play and enjoy music together.

Hope to see you,
Ludovica

Lisa

5.0

(2)

Playing the piano has many benefits for the brain, especially for young children. Adults also can join the fun of piano playing, there are no late start! You can learn for serious goals or learn for fun. The piano lessons are given by a conservatory student.

Quetzalli

5.0

(2)

I am looking for piano students; I am passionate about teaching. I like children to advance and to be able to contribute something in their life. All ages are suitable to start playing this beautiful instrument. I am very flexible with schedules, and I always try to discipline them.
Feel free to write to me, and I can teach at all levels even if you start from scratch.Even if you play different genres, I can help you with it.

Irene

5.0

(2)

Hello!
I am Irene, a graduated Master student at HKU Utrecht Conservatorium, and I offer cello lessons to people of all ages, both online and in person.
I have more than 7 years of experience teaching both adults and children, in private lessons, group lessons and music schools.
I have also taught music theory and piano to beginners.
The lessons could work in different ways: regular lessons every one or two weeks, or just a couple of times, etc. I have had students that only wanted to learn a bit, and I also have students that have continued for some years with me. I could also adjust the duration of the lessons from 30mins (especially for younger kids) to 1h.
The lessons can be in English and Spanish, and now also in Nederlands! (work in progress!)
The lesson can be in the student's home or in my studio in Vogelenbuurt, and also online! Flexible hours.
I give personalised attention and methods to each one of my students, as everyone is different!

If you have questions, please contact me!
I hope to see you soon!

Laura

5.0

(2)

Have you always wanted to play a bow string instrument but have never dared? Are you advanced cellist and you want to increase your playing level? Restarting the cello after a break and you need some inspiration and help? In my lessons I will teach you classical repertoire of the cello, but also, if you wish, we can work on some alternative repertoire. Moreover, we will work on technical aspects (bowings, left hand) as well as how to create the healthiest posture to play cello. You will find with me the endless possibilities of this instrument.

Furthermore, if you need some coach for your chamber music group, I can help you. Chamber music has been always integrated in my music education.

I-Ching

5.0

(2)

Wanna know more about music through the clarinet and the piano? In my lesson, I will provide the most suitable way for each student to help them learn the instruments well and, more importantly, have fun!!!! I have played the clarinet and the piano for over 10 years. I recently graduated from the YST Conservatory of Music, NUS in Singapore. And now I am continuing my study at Codarts Rotterdam as a Master's student. I have been tutoring for many years. I hope you will enjoy my lesson and love music!

Helena

5.0

(2)

With the Suzuki method, everyone can learn to play the violin!
The main components of the Suzuki method are:

Start young (from 3 years old).
Listening to music frequently.
Learning to play before learning to read music notation (native language method).
Parental involvement (Parents study with their children at home).
A fixed core repertoire.
Combination of individual and group lessons.

Classes can be taught in Dutch, English or Polish.

Gabriel

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(2)

We learn through passion. The more we feel we can receive learning, the more it is transmitted through passion.

I was lucky enough to have very good teachers throughout my education and now I want to pass on my knowledge to my students.

In my teaching, I want to "read" the student sitting in the room with me and conclude which of the many possibilities might work specifically for him or her.

I was trained as a classical musician and over the years I also found folk music very interesting because it connects you with the stories and traditions of a certain country or region. With this I want to say that different types of music are welcome in my lessons.

If you like music, if you like the warm sound of the cello, try a lesson and see how it goes. You're welcome.

Marianna

5.0

(2)

Have you always dreamed of playing the flute and expressing yourself through music?

Whether you're a lifelong music enthusiast or seeking to enhance your existing skills, I'm your adaptable instructor. I warmly welcome students of all ages, backgrounds, and musical tastes, ensuring our lessons are customized to your unique journey, needs, and preferences.
With extensive training, including Masters and Bachelors degrees in Flute Performance, I'm here to be your musical guide through the enchanting world of music.

Is there a specific musical style or piece you've always aspired to master? From the timeless elegance of Baroque to the vibrant rhythms of Modern music, the richness of World Music, or the catchiness of Pop, I've got your musical ambitions covered. Together, we'll uncover your distinct musical voice.

In my teaching philosophy, I prioritize individualized learning. There's no one-size-fits-all approach here. Instead, I'm committed to crafting a personalized and enjoyable path tailored specifically to your goals. With years of teaching experience, I'm enthusiastic about introducing you to the captivating world of flute and music.

But wait, there's more— I'm also a professional flutist with orchestral and chamber music experience and I have a wealth of insights to share.

I'm flexible when it comes to lesson locations. We can meet in various convenient spots in or around Utrecht city center. Plus, if it suits your needs, I'm willing to travel to different locations across The Netherlands.

Mar

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(2)

Looking for a piano teacher? In Utrecht you will find the friendly Spanish professional pianist Mar. She lives in Utrecht and studies at the Rotterdam Codarts Conservatory of Music, and has already a master's degree from the Utrecht Conservatory (with pedagogical training as well)
She teaches in English, Spanish, Italian, German and soon in Dutch. Lessons can take place at your place or at my place (in the centre of Utrecht) as I have a beautiful grand piano at my disposal. For young, teenagers and adults, all levels, no previous experience necessary.

Hallo allemaal!

My name is Mar and I am a 26-year-old professional pianist (with pedagogical training) graduated from the master degree in Classical Piano Performance as soloist at the Utrecht Conservatory, now studying a second master in Piano Performance in Rotterdam, Codarts.
I have been working for 12 years as a piano and music teacher (I started very very young, when I was 14 years old, because I always liked teaching): I have experience in private lessons and official state music schools, with children from 2 years and adults of all levels, both individually and in groups. I have taught piano, music and movement for children, music theory, solfeggio and choir.

I finished my bachelor studies with the highest marks, I have experience as a concert performer and have won many international prizes in competitions as well as scholarships prizes.

I hope to have the pleasure that we both learn by making music together, do not hesitate to contact me!
Flexible timetable and teaching adapted to the student's preferences

Albert

5.0

(2)

I am a professional violinist and teacher with experience in one to one lessons and group lessons since five years ago. Raised in the technique of the Galamian school and with experience around Spain, Italy and the Netherlands during the last years. With me we will create a plan together based on your necessities and on the music you want to learn, with a technical classical base and with the possibility to learn to play music from other styles.