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    Cello and Piano Lessons including Musicianship training

    Hello, I'm Melanie, and thank you for visiting my profile.

    I am a professional musician; my principal instrument is the 'Cello and my second instrument is the Piano. At 16 years old I received the opportunity to teach young cellists for Miss Anna Shuttleworth (Casals student), during a 'Cello residential course in York. I thoroughly enjoyed supporting the students and knew from this point that teaching, as well as performing, was definitely for me.

    I am an encouraging, demanding and fun person to work with and make sure that structure is always present during lessons. The learning and well-being of every student is something I take seriously. The student needs to learn at their own pace, in order for them to achieve a good understanding of the Musical Language.

    In addition to playing the instrument, I get the student involved in musical activities, which greatly support their instrumental playing:
    - During lessons we sing in Solfa (doh, re, mi, fa, etc) with hand signs for younger students. This makes a huge difference towards developing the student's "inner hearing", musical memory, reading skills, playing in tune, performance presence, musicality, playing with more ease, and overall discipline.
    - I also enjoy involving the student in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, which is moving to music played to them, and this supports their handling of pulse and rhythm.

    At the moment I am mobile in Tain (Ross-shire), and teach online too.

    Do you have a musical child? Are you an adult keen to learn 'Cello or Piano? Then please do get in touch with me.

    DBS background check documents (in possession)
    Member of the Musicians Union, UK

    Location

    Online via webcam

    General info

    Age:
    Preschool children (4-6 years old)
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
    30 minutes
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    The class is taught in:English

    About Me

    Experienced teacher and performer. I love being a part of every student's development. Open-minded, encouraging, organised, treat each student as an individual, and patient. I have worked with students who have Autism, Dyslexia, and Attention Deficit Disorder. I am happy to teach any student who is keen to learn. I teach with a sense of humour. Gentle and enthusiastic person.

    Education

    - Chethams School of Music (UK)
    - Trinity College of Music (London)
    - Royal Northern College of Music (Manchester)
    - San Francisco Conservatory of Music (California, USA)

    Experience / Qualifications

    Qualifications:
    - Master of Music (USA)
    - Bachelor of Music Honours (UK)
    - Colourstrings Teaching Certificates 2012 & 2015 (Surrey/Finland)
    - Music Together 2006 (USA)

    Teaching Experience:
    - 2005 Bowdoin International Music Festival, Teaching Fellowship - assistant to Mr. Peter Howard (Cello)
    - 2005 to 2008 CIS Instructor for San Francisco Conservatory of Music, USA
    - 2008 to 2013 Cello and Piano Teacher, Sheffield, UK
    - 2009 to 2011 Strings, Solfege and Dalcroze Tutor, Tameside Music Service
    - 2012 to 2016 Cello Teacher, University of Liverpool
    - 2008 to Present: Private Teacher

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