Lessons

More than cello lessons.

In addition to learning excellent cello technique, I offer a complete music education, with the cello as the medium through which students learn. As students dedicate themselves intentional study and practice, they will gain a well-rounded music education, including:

Group playing skills (monthly group classes)
Stage presence and confident playing skills (performance classes and recitals)
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Music history, geography and various composers
Musical form
Music theory skills

Lessons are held at the following locations:

Jackson, TN lessons at Concordia Conservatory

Martin, TN lessons held at Martin Public Library (Tuesdays)

Selmer, TN lessons at the Latta Theatre (Mondays)

Group classes will be starting in January 2026! More information to come.

I also teach with the Jackson Symphony Music Academy in Selmer/McNairy and Jackson/Madison centers, which are free programs for beginner violin, viola, and cello students. Email me for interest or visit https://www.thejacksonsymphony.org/music-academy for more information.

2025-2026 Calendar

September 8: Lessons begin

November 24-28: Thanksgiving break

December 22-January 4: Christmas break

January 19: MLK Day, no lessons (Monday)

February 16: Presidents' Day, no lessons (Monday)

February 23-27: No lessons

May 18-22: Last week of lessons (make-ups available the week after memorial day)

Summer semester: June 1-July 31 (8 weeks, one week will not meet)

Pricing

Contact me for information.

The Suzuki Method

What is the Suzuki method?

The Suzuki method was created by Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki, who believed that every child can learn to play a musical instrument. Just like when a young child is learning their native language, the Suzuki method uses repetition, loving encouragement, and parental involvement to teach children how to make music.

Parent Involvement

Another aspect of the Suzuki method is the Suzuki Triangle, in which the teacher, parent, and student are all involved throughout the learning process. Parents attend the weekly lessons with their child, and are able to reinforce at home what is learned in the lesson.

Group Classes

In addition to their weekly lesson, students also learn together through group classes. Since all students use the same graded curriculum, they can easily combine to motivate and learn from each other. These classes are a fun way to build community and strengthen what each student has learned individually. Group classes are included in monthly tuition.

For more information, visit https://suzukiassociation.org/about/about-the-suzuki-method/.

My Suzuki profile: https://suzukiassociation.org/person-profile/?uid=308398

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