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Come discover, deepen and share your passion for the cello. Student at the Brussels Conservatory, graduate of the Rouen Conservatory (France) and more than 3 years of teaching experience. I teach children and adults of all levels in English or French. For the little ones, I'm also doing musical animation. I can move to the student's home in the vicinity of Brussels.

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Bernadette - experienced and accredited cello teacher in Aix centre-ville. 5 minute walk from La Rotonde. After 25 years of practice and 18 years as a cello teacher in various Australian and UK schools as well as privately (since 2005), I can teach either in English or in French. With my experience of teaching and sharing my passion for the cello, I offer lessons tailored to individual needs: -Ages: 5 years to adult -Beginners to advanced -Prep exams, conservatory/school admissions, auditions, competitions -Lessons for fun or leisure -Perfecting all aspects of technique -Revisiting or starting the basics -Adaptable to all levels, all learning styles, all tastes, using a variety of methods. I have completed both a Master's and Bachelor of Performance (Violoncello) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Australia, (completed in 2014), where I also studied String Pedagogy and Music Theory (Solfege, Harmony and Aural Perception (dictation etc.), Music History alongside solo, chamber music and ensemble and orchestral studies). I was also a member of the Australian Youth Orchestra (notably Chamber Players in Sydney and AYO Momentum Ensemble National Tours), and since joined professional orchestras such as the Auckland Philharmonia (New Zealand) and the international Southbank Sinfonia in London UK, (currently known as the Sinfonia Smith Square Orchestra). I am now based in Aix-en-Provence where I am perfecting my French! I currently work around Aix-Marseille as a professional cellist: as a member of the Ensemble Giocoso, of the Symphonia Meditéranée (Symphonia 13), and as a substitute cellist with the Opéra de Marseille for both operas and symphonic concerts. I also play chamber music concerts in duo, trios, etc, with piano, violin and other instrumentalists around Aix. I would be happy to provide you with my full resumé and/or recordings to my playing if you so desire.

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Hello! I've been teaching continuously for over 10 years, and I'd like to explain what you can expect from a class with me. Personalized approach: The most important thing is to know what you want to achieve. I will tailor the lessons to your needs: playing for pleasure at home is not the same as preparing for entrance exams (although always with the same rigor). Your goals will influence the methodology, the organization of your studies, the repertoire, and so on. Relaxed (but rigorous) environment: Once you've defined your goals, classes will be dynamic and pressure-free. Note! "Relaxed" doesn't mean undemanding; we'll just avoid military methods—especially given my personality and sense of humor. Music, not just notes: My methods are very dynamic, with a special emphasis on hearing and musicality. No "read, play, and turn the page." I avoid approaches obsessed with reading sheet music without memorizing, listening, or understanding what is being played. I want you to own your performance and make artistic decisions. Warning! I might even make you sing. No stylistic barriers: Thanks to my training in Jazz and Modern Music, I give equal importance to all genres. Adapting to your tastes, we'll go from baroque to blues, from Haydn to bebop... or even Michael Jackson. Why not? If you identify with this approach, contact me! Learning the cello is a pleasure, and I'd love to share it with you!

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Are you in love with the sound of the cello but have never dared to start playing it? Have you been playing the cello as an amateur and now need an expert to guide you? Do you want to develop and improve your cello and musical skills? Do you need reinforcement lessons? Would you like to prepare for entrance exams to the conservatory? Would you love to join a youth orchestra and need help preparing for the auditions? ... These are the private cello lessons you were looking for! My name is Miriam, I am a graduate in Master of Classical Music at KASK & Conservatorium in Ghent. I've been teaching cello to children, teenagers and adults for 10 years, so I've acquired the necessary experience to be able to adapt to the different and personal needs and objectives of each student. My teaching methodology focuses on creating a friendly and relaxed environment (which does not mean undemanding!) in which students feel confident to express their own ideas and worries. In my lessons I focus on technical and postural questions, but we also reflect together on the music, as I like my students to develop their own musical ideas and not just imitate the teacher. Contact me now to schedule your first lesson and take the first step toward your musical aspirations! :)

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Growing with joy in playing – developing technique through favorite pieces. One of the most exciting aspects of playing the piano is the ability to play favorite tunes from movies and Disney fairy tales. You can easily learn and play popular songs that both children and adults will enjoy. This makes practicing the piano even more interesting and inspiring, as you can enjoy familiar and beloved melodies. Learn your favorite melodies with fun In my lessons, we'll explore jazz and pop music together on the piano. We'll play the music you love. If you'd also like to learn classical works, we're happy to incorporate that music into the lessons. You'll also learn music theory and ear training (solfeggio) – in a relaxed and playful way, so the focus is always on fun.