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Learn the cello in a relaxed and fun atmosphere!
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Patient, pedagogical, and attentive to the student's needs, my lessons are structured to help them progress quickly. My motivation for teaching stems from a desire to share my passion for music with everyone.
In my courses, practice and theory have an equal place: technical exercises, clarifications in solfège, chamber music and simple pieces then more complex depending on the student's level and desires.

Indeed you are however free to choose what you wish to work on, to propose pieces as well as to deepen a particular point, a specific technique for the most experienced.


Having started playing this instrument at the age of six, my deep attraction to music developed gradually through chamber music and the orchestra.

Currently, I give private and group lessons (from musical awakening to more advanced levels) as well as concerts in different venues (churches, performance halls, hospitals, retirement homes).

I attended the CRR of Rueil-Malmaison where I obtained my Diploma of Musical Studies (DEM) a few years ago, then the Geneva University of Music (HEM) where I obtained my Bachelor's degree. Afterwards, I studied in Stockholm at the Royal Academy of Music (KMH).

For about ten years now, I have been acquiring
My experience in teaching cello and music theory is constantly evolving and requires ongoing self-reflection and a degree of adaptation. My students are of all ages and skill levels.
Extra information
Having your own cello (rental or purchase) + essential additional equipment (board, tuner / metronome, sheet music), being motivated and willing.
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  • Around Geneva, Switzerland
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  • Rue de Genève, Annemasse, France
About Me
Do you want to learn cello or improve your skills? Don’t hesitate to contact me!

Patient, pedagogue and attentive to the student in order to make him/her progress quickly, my classes take place as a structured whole. My motivation for teaching comes from a family background and stems from the desire to share this passion for music, either individually or collectively, with everyone.

Within my classes, practice and theory have an equal place: technical exercises, precision in solfège, chamber music, and simple and more complex pieces depending on the student’s level and desires.

Indeed, you are free to choose what you want to work on, suggest songs as well as deepen a particular point, a specific technique for the most experienced.
Education
Starting this instrument at the age of six, my deep attraction for music developed gradually thanks to dance, chamber music and the orchestra in particular.

I was educated at the CRR in Rueil-Malmaison where I obtained my Diplôme d'Etudes Musicales (DEM) a few years ago, then at the Haute École de Musique (HEM) in Geneva where I got my Bachelor of Arts as well as in Sweden at the Royal College of Music (KMH) for my master’s degree.
Experience / Qualifications
Currently, I give private and group lessons (from musical awakening to more advanced levels) as well as concerts in different venues (churches, theaters, hospitals, EMS).

For about ten years now, I have gained experience in cello and solfège pedagogy, which is constantly evolving and requires constant personal reflection on oneself and the student, as well as a certain amount of adaptation. My students are of all ages and levels.
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
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
French
English
Availability of a typical week
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