CELLO LESSONS 

Lessons days and times are reserved and paid in advance on a month to month basis.  Students can register at any time in the year. Missed lessons are charged regardless of reason for absence. If the studio closes due to bad weather, the missed lesson will be credited for the next month.  

Absences that are planned at the start of the month will not be charged. 

Le jour et heure des cours sont réservées et payées d'avance sur une base mensuelle. Les étudiants peuvent s'inscrire à tout moment de l'année. Les cours manqués sont facturés quelle que soit la raison de l'absence. Si le studio ferme à cause du mauvais temps, la leçon manquée sera créditée pour le mois suivant.Les absences prévues au début du mois ne seront pas facturées.

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Starting from age 9 to adult, the cello is a very beautiful and rich sounding instrument that you can learn quite easily.  You may have heard that it is hard to learn, but actually it is not.  You can learn to play classical, popular, jazz, blues or a little of each. I use many methods, but I really like Vamoosh and Suzuki, I adapt the way you learn to your musical preferences and strengths. You can learn to play the songs that interest you while learning how to:

- produce a nice sound on the Cello
- use proper bow technique
- play with accompaniments or with other musicians
- read music
- develop your ear
- read and understand musical symbols on sheet music
- learn technique and musical theory
- care and maintain your instrument

don't worry if you know absolutely nothing in music, that's often the best place to start. All you need is a Cello that is the right size for you and a bow. The better the instrument, of course the more enjoyment that you and your ears will have, but it isn't necessary to start learning. I have students that own very expensive instruments and some that have inexpensive instruments. A starter cello is a little more expensive than a violin, because it is a larger instrument, but the most important thing is that you obtain an instrument so you can start playing.  Often I have students that rent one for a few months before committing to purchase one. The goal is to have fun and make some music!