Learning the 'cello

 

Lessons can beeither face-to-face or online.

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Where are the lessons held?

I teach at my home in the Dandenongs. This is very handy for students living in areas such as Kalorama, Silvan, Mount Evelyn, Wandin, Macclesfield, Pakenham, Kallista, Belgrave, Upwey, Ferntree Gully, Endeavour Hills, Montrose, Kilsyth, Mooroolbark, Croydon, Ringwood. I even have student who travel from inner Melbourne suburbs, as well as regional areas.

 

But I don't have a 'cello!!!

You will need to have a 'cello to practise with at home. I have several 'celli available for hire (varying from 1/8th size for a small child through to fullsize), and there are a few places in Melbourne that will hire instruments as well. If you haven't learnt before I would advise hiring first, then if you enjoy it you should consider buying your own.

 

I'm an adult and have always wanted to play the 'cello, but haven't touched an instrument since Primary school recorder!

Good on you for wanting to give it a go!! Learning an instrument like the 'cello is a challenge as an adult and I admire anyone who is willing to try. Many people believe that if they didn't start to learn as a child that there's no hope. People what to play for their own enjoyment and you are never too old to do that! I didn't start to learn until I was twelve, which many people consider too old to be successful as a string player!

 

You may wish to check out the following:

http://www.ethanwiner.com/AdultBeg.html

 

I believe that adults are very critical of themselves as learners, so you need to be very patient with yourself. I have taught adults who have never learnt to read music and take pride in being able to watch them play music. There are several sites on the internet that can help note-reading skills: eg http://www.musictheory.net/

 

What books do I need?

If you already have books, bring them along to your first lesson, otherwise I will discuss what books you will need in your lesson.

 

How much are the lessons?

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45 Minutes: $70

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60 Minutes: $90