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Program Outline
Program Outline
In addition to learning lifelong cello technique, my program is designed to offer a complete music education. As students dedicate themselves intentional study and practice, they will gain a well-rounded music education, which includes three main items:
Individual instruction
Ensemble experiences
Performance experiences
From these, one can expect to gain:
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 composer history
Musical form
Music theory skills
Lessons are held at the following locations (updated July 2026):
Home Studio in south Jackson: Mondays
Martin, TN: Tuesdays
Concordia Conservatory of Jackson: Wednesdays
Group classes are held monthly on the second Monday at New Horizons Methodist Church in Milan from 6:30-7:30pm, with some exceptions.
2026-2027 Calendar
August 10: First semester begins
September 7-9: Labor day/no lessons
Sat, November 7: Fall recital @Concordia, time TBD
November 25-27: Thanksgiving break
December 22-January 1: Christmas break
January 4: Second semester begins
Sat, April 3: Spring recital @Concordia, time TBD
April 5-9: No lessons
May 17-21: Last week of term
Group Class Schedule
All group classes are held on the second Monday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm in Milan.
August 17
September 14
October 12
Bonus: October 26
November 9
December 7
January 11
February 8
March 8
Bonus: March 22
April 12
May 10
The Suzuki Method
The Suzuki Method
I am passionate about teaching, and I am confident that this approach is the most effecient for our time spent together. Young children learn best when supported by their parents, thus we form a teacher-parent alliance to work for your student's success.
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
Pricing
Program offerings include weekly individual instruction, ensemble, and performance opportunities. 30-minute lessons start at $140/month, 45-minute lessons start at $185/month. Semesters paid in full are discounted. Contact me for more information.
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