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Learn Cello with a Professional Musician and Experienced Educator!I truly believe in the power of music to inspire and transform. Whether you're listening, performing or learning, music helps us express ourselves and navigate life’s complex emotions. It’s never too late to start playing the cello, and I tailor every lesson to each student’s goals - from a four-year-old just beginning their journey to a seventy-five-year-old looking to maintain their skills.
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Teaching Philosophy
Chris focuses on individualized instruction, blending classical technique, Suzuki pedagogy, and modern performance practices. He helps students build a strong technical foundation, develop musicianship, and achieve personal goals, from preparing for auditions to performing in ensembles or simply enjoying the cello for personal enrichment.
Lesson Details
- Complimentary 30-minute trial lesson for new students
- 30- or 60-minute private lessons
- In-person and Virtual Lessons Available
- Beginners through Advanced Students
- Focus on technique, musicianship, repertoire and performance skills
- Preparation for auditions, competitions and ensemble participation
Student Success
Chris has guided students who have successfully auditioned for:
- High School Honors Orchestras and Youth Orchestras including Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra (PSYO), California Orchestra Directors Association (CODA), and Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA)
- Collegiate programs including Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, University of Redlands, UC Irvine, MIT, and Azusa Pacific University
- Standardized music study and evaluation programs including Music Teachers Association of California's Certificate of Merit (MTAC CM), American String Teachers Association (ASTA), and The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
