LESSONS | Cello Studio

"I have spent many hours with Carrie while teaching cello and have always found the way she works with student quite incredible. Always happy, always pushing, and always trying to make everyone and everything around her better. No matter who you are, you will do well in Carrie's care."

- Shannon Houston

(Music Teacher at Berkley Unified)

I teach cello lessons to students of all ages at my studio in Davis, California as well as online. My
curriculum emphasizes musical theory, literacy, ear training, and performance technique. Each
student learns a solid foundation of skill through scales, exercises, posture work, and dedicated
practice of the classical repertoire.

Critical to my educational philosophy is the premise that teaching is not a "one size fits all";
proposition. Each student must be met at the place of their highest interest and greatest needs. That
foundation allows my students to pursue their musical interests to the fullest extent possible, no
matter where they are in their musical journey.

"I've learned so much from her in a very short period of time. She is cheerful and supportive, while remaining constructive and methodical in her pedagogy. Her love for cello and her passion for teaching are present in every lesson. I recommend her without hesitation."

- Mark (Current Student)

Policies

Lessons
- $70 / hour
- $55/ 45 min
- $40/ 30 min

Cancellations
- At request, I will try to schedule a makeup lesson within a week of the missed lesson. If the lesson cannot be rescheduled within a week it will be treated as a cancellation and payment will be owed.
- Roll-over lessons are only valid for the following month.
- Make-up lessons may need to be online.
- For lessons cancelled within 24 hours of the lesson, full payment is required.

Payment
- Please pay at the beginning of each month
- Payment must be submitted by the second lesson of the month
- Cash, Check, Zelle, and PayPal are accepted