Lessons

I have been a long-time substitute at the New Jersey School of Music in Medford NJ, and I recently joined their teaching staff as of Summer 2024. I also taught private lessons and chamber music while studying at the University of Delaware.

I am excited to offer private cello lessons at my studio in Princeton, NJ, in Medford at New Jersey School of Music, or over Zoom. I am willing to teach all ages and skill levels.

In my previous teaching experience, I have best connected with:

Adult beginners who are familiar with another instrument
Students age 10-15 who learn notes quickly and are excited to take on challenging repertoire, but who could use some help focusing on details and technique
Neurodiverse students who struggle with executive functioning
- This was me in high school. Today, time management is one of my special interests!
High school and community orchestra players who want to work on tricky passages before rehearsals start up in the fall

Please note:

I use the Suzuki repertoire books as part of my curriculum, but I am not Suzuki Certified or trained in the Suzuki Method
Over the past decade, I have developed the ability to sing while playing cello. This uncommon skill requires a strong command of the instrument, a physically healthy technique, and a lot of focus and intonation practice. I didn’t even attempt to sing with my instrument until graduate school. I am willing to work on “singing cello” with adult professionals and advanced amateurs with a strong music theory background. (not recommended for beginner/intermediate students)