January 4, 2023 0 comments

Cello

Schedule a Trial Cello Lesson for children near you to learn more. Meet your Cello Teacher today!

BOOK A TRIAL LESSON BELOW, choosing the WEEKDAY that works best for you. Trial lessons are FREE upon continuing enrollment. Reserve your lesson time today! QUESTIONS? For a quick response, fill in the REQUEST MORE INFO form below and tell us more about what you are looking for. For personal assistance or to join our wait list, please call us at (650) 412-6322. We are looking forward to learning more about you and matching you with a quality Cello Teacher for Cello Lessons in San Mateo.

Cello Students! Lessons begin at age 8. What class can we take if our aspiring cellist is younger than age 8?

The initial journey for young cellists can be challenging, especially with coordination and literacy. Beginning cellists at Myriad are guaranteed a fun, effective, encouraging start in our unique Violin Suzuki Class (ages 4.5 – 6) or Violin Teams. (ages 6-9). These are small classes, with a combination of team activities and private lessons for each student.

Mentoring new cellists requires just the right touch! We know from years of experience that our Violin Suzuki Class and / or Violin Teams provide impactful, lasting, positive foundations. Research shows students who begin in our smart String Foundations Class, or Violin Team classes have a better retention rate, exhibiting ‘grit’ in the initial learning stages. These young students are most likely to progress, minus frustration, and stay with their cello for years to come. Violin Suzuki Class or Violin Teams are the best choice for your 5-9 year old aspiring cellist ~ hands down! Class times for Violin Suzuki Class and Violin Team Classes are limited, so secure your spot in these special classes today!

Cello Lessons for Beginners ~ Advanced Players

Refine your cello skills at the Myriad Music School. Whether you are a complete beginner or whether you already play the cello, come and meet Myriad’s special cello teachers. With the best instructors, entertaining lessons, and some home practice, you’ll soar to the next level! Private lessons at Myriad help you excel in your school or community String Programs. Attain your musical best with expert coaching!

100’s of Practice Cello Videos created by Myriad teachers especially for our students

Along with teaching our students how to become good string players with healthy, lasting cello technique, we provide as many tools as possible to engage happy, productive home practicers. We’ve created 100’s of practice videos for our students, recorded at slower practice tempos with a model of relaxed, tension-free neck, shoulders, arms, and hands with relaxed, healthy bow technique. Avoid going down the Youtube rabbit hole of poorly executed string instrument videos, tumbling along at speeds that mislead impressionable students. Learn alongside these Myriad videos, a great practice aid for our late elementary – late intermediate students.

Our teachers help cello students solve these challenges:

Fine motor skills
Balancing your bow for just the right musical touch
Delicate intonation and ear-training skills
Reading your music well
Bowing correctly with your rhythms
Receive weekly feedback & encouragement to know that your are on the right track!

Private mentoring is the way to go! We provide our string students of all ages with a fun weekly lesson. We provide personalized tips and fun activities to take home. For parents, we have many tools to help you know if your child is excelling. Parents are provided with a “Smart Practicing Guide” and “Correct Cello Home Set-up” guidelines. Follow the curriculum your child is learning and celebrate their success!

Practice together with Myriad’s string teachers playing students’ songs on YouTube at a slow practice tempo that students can actually follow. We created a special YouTube channel just for you! Myriad’s Director and other skilled professional accompanists give your child further coaching to prepare for performances. This is the place to be!

Practice Motivation!

We know that Music and Dance can influence your life in the best possible way, but that does not eliminate the risk of burnout in your daily practice. There are a few ideas we have when it comes to staying motivated and avoiding burnout in your Music and Dance practice! Read our tips below

Cello Lessons near you ~ creating a balance of fun, refined technique and a beautiful soaring sound!

Motivating systems are unique to the Myriad Music School. Our cello students are introduced to the best of all respected cello methods. Our Directors and String Department Team have researched and combined the best aspects of many books and methods.

Students at Myriad love playing alongside the beautiful tone of their mentors each week. Modeling a professional sound and playing duets together is an important part of taking private lessons on string instruments.

A Myriad, our curriculum is fun for our students and provides a very well-rounded approach. We continually refine and update our resources, making them better and more relevant to our students’ goals every year!

During your cello lessons you will learn to:

Develop beautiful tone production ~ this takes time! You’ll love playing alongside your teacher
Read music and understand how rhythms, melodies, and chords are organized
Understand ear-training exercises, assisting the student with pitch-matching, pattern recognition, etc.
Be creative and develop a unique sound
Styles from many periods and traditions
Correct physical approach and posture for pain-free practice
Buy or rent the right cello for YOU!

Learn from the experts – don’t spend unnecessary money on an inferior instrument. Our teachers or front desk staff can give you the right information to help you make informed decisions about:

The correct size and how to re-size as your child grows
Reputable cello or music shops where you can rent / purchase a well-cared for instrument
How to choose a quality instrument that is suitable for cello lessons.
How to support your cello properly, reducing tension and finding relaxation in your techinique
And more…