Lessons
4-Month Cello Academy Package
Currently Accepting Applications for
September 1 - December 31, 2025
Includes:
A personalized start-of-session assessment and session goals plan
A minimum of 25 hours of in-person (Broomfield, Colorado, USA) and/or online private instruction, and/or live performances
Rehearsal and recital piano and/or cello accompaniment
Video-recordings of our lessons for your review
A personalized practice plan following each lesson
Supporting instruction between lessons, as needed
Description
The Academy Packages are designed for musicians at any point of their development interested in extreme growth in their technique and musicianship. Past musicians with whom I have taught or coached have gone on to win positions with professional, regional, and youth orchestras, and others have been accepted into national music schools.
My approach is primarily centered on advancing a musician's technique and musicality. Performing should should look, feel, and sound good while playing, and those are goals to work towards from the very first lesson. Lessons are complemented by weekly practice plans to help guide the student until the next lesson as well as occasional written evaluations of a student's personal practice which helps to maximize one's growth.
My pedagogy is strongly routed in the training I received while obtaining my Master of Science in Music Education degree from Indiana University. Whenever possible, my teaching strategies are research-based, and I continue to follow recent research in music education to help make my teaching more successful for my students.
Study in this program has eight main components, tailored to the needs and goals of each student: technique, solo repertoire, chamber music, sight-reading, improvisation, composition, music business, and community engagement.
My overall aim is to provide professional, safe, and efficient instruction while keeping my students motivated towards reaching the next level and having a satisfying experience.
Program Dates:
January 1 - April 30
May 1 - August 31
September 1 - December 31
Academy (4-Month Package) Rate: $7,250
View testimonials of past and current students here!
Interested to Apply? Please complete the form below, and we’ll be in touch with the next steps.
À La Carte Single Lessons
Please Note: We are currently not currently offering “À La Carte Single Lessons” at this time. If you might be interested for future lesson opportunities, please be sure to follow our social pages and join the newsletter here. You can also check out our calendar here for additional educational events. The information below is included for reference only and is subject to change when we are able to add additional students again.
A 45-minute, one-on-one session - Following each session, the student will receive:
A professional-quality, video-recording of our lessons for your review
A personalized week-long practice plan
Students tend to book an À La Carte lesson for the following reasons:
Musician wants to start learning and would like to have expert guidance for maximum efficiency to learn.
Musician has been learning from online videos and wants a check-in to spot-check technique elements - Gives you the piece of mind that you are not unintentionally developing bad habits.
Musician has hit a plateau in learning and needs inspiration and/or direction for next steps.
Musician has an upcoming performance or audition and would like a second set of critical ears to offer suggestions for growth.
Musician is considering to apply for inclusion in an Academy Package.
Typical Focus Areas: Cello, Violin, Viola, Voice, Piano, and Composition
