A young, passionate cello teacher offers cello and baroque cello lessons in Geneva. - Geneva

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A young, passionate cello teacher offers cello and baroque cello lessons in Geneva.

From 135.78 C$ /h

Hello !
Passionate and highly motivated, I offer tailor-made cello or baroque cello lessons, adapted to your organization, your personality and your desires.
If you are looking for varied, supportive learning at your own pace, you are in the right place.
For me, it is essential to give you the technical tools to approach the music you love with complete peace of mind. This learning process involves an analytical approach to body control and a refined awareness of movement. Drawing inspiration from the Alexander Technique and breath work, I help you find deep relaxation with the instrument. To achieve this, I create personalized exercises based on my own technical research. In addition, I utilize recognized progressive methods to solidify your foundation (Feuillard's Young Cellist Method, Valérie Aimard's CelloKids, Yampolsky, etc.).
Then... it's time for the music of your dreams and sharing! Technique is simply a tool at the service of music. Alongside the fundamental work, we'll emphasize the joy of playing the repertoire of your choice: we'll work on the music you truly love. If a score doesn't exist or proves too complex, I'll create custom arrangements especially for you! But of course, music is first and foremost about sharing. I'll regularly accompany you in duets during our lessons to develop your listening skills and musicality.
Indeed, playing together is very stimulating. Furthermore, I can occasionally organize meetings between students who wish to participate, giving you the opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, and play together in a friendly atmosphere.

If you are passionate about early music, please note that I also offer lessons in Baroque cello. Whether you wish to begin or improve your skills on a historical instrument (gut strings, Baroque bow), or explore this specific repertoire with the aesthetics and phrasing of the period on your modern cello, I would be delighted to guide you in your learning.

Feel free to contact me to discuss your musical preferences. I look forward to meeting you and starting this adventure together!

Extra information

To complete our courses, it is necessary to purchase or rent:
- a cello and a bow (appropriate size if for a child)
- a cello case or cover (note that it must be suitable for the size of the instrument)
- a board for the cello endpin
- a lectern
- a rosin
- a microfiber cloth
- spare strings (one set of strings)

Regarding books and methods, we will discuss them together based on your specific needs.

Location

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Around Geneva, Switzerland

About Me

Dear future students, in order to better understand why I teach, I am taking the liberty of attaching a short biography that was written about me before addressing you more specifically.
"A young Franco-Belgian cellist of 20, Kiara Boldu is a passionate musician whose stage presence combines vivacity and profound sensitivity. After graduating from the Bordeaux Regional Conservatory (CRR) with a Diploma of Musical Studies (DEM), she furthered her studies at the Rueil-Malmaison Regional Conservatory (CRR) under Véronique Marin before entering the Geneva University of Music (HEM) to study baroque cello in Bruno Cocset's class. Eager to explore new sounds, she has also enriched her playing thanks to the invaluable guidance of cellists such as Mathieu Lejeune, Elena Andreyev, Fabien Genthialon, David Pia, Angèle Legasa, and Justus Grimm."
An eclectic musician, Kiara has a strong affinity for early music: playing both the baroque cello and the viola da gamba, she has performed with the Hexaton ensemble academy and particularly enjoys accompanying singers with basso continuo. Her open-mindedness also leads her to contemporary creation, whether working with Marie-Bernadette Charrier or participating in multidisciplinary performances such as the Artisans du voyage project within the "D'ici Danse" festival.
Deeply committed to the collective dimension of music, Kiara regularly performs in various orchestral ensembles, both symphonic and baroque. While her selection for the Centre Youth Orchestra in 2025 testifies to this enthusiasm, it is truly in chamber music that she finds the essence of her practice, a privileged space for mutual listening and stylistic exploration, particularly within the newly formed "Aéria duo" which she created in 2026 with Eponine Mélin.

My goal is to convey a message of listening, sharing, and peace, both through concerts and through my teaching. Above all, I love seeing a student flourish in their expression and individuality, thanks to the technical resources I can provide.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and please feel free to contact me!

See you soon

Kiara

Education

- Baccalaureate obtained with highest honors in 2023
- Diploma of Musical Studies in cello (DEM) obtained at the Bordeaux Conservatory in 2025
- Diploma of Musical Studies in music theory/solfège (DEM) obtained at the Bordeaux Conservatory in 2025
- Diploma of completion in musical analysis obtained at the Bordeaux Conservatory in 2025
- Diploma in contemporary chamber music obtained with highest honors in 2025 from the Bordeaux Conservatory
- Preparatory cycle for higher education (CPES) completed with highest honors in the final exam in 2026 at the Rueil Malmaison conservatory in the Paris region
- Admitted to the Geneva University of Music for a Bachelor's degree in Baroque cello in Bruno Cocset's class starting in September 2026

Experience / Qualifications

Youth Orchestra of the Center, Class of 2025
Solo cello of the cello ensemble "Les Piques du Rivet" in 2024
Cello teacher for two and a half years in Bordeaux and then in Paris

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

German

Skills

Cello

Children's music

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Anja

5.0

(15)

French below

Having recently obtained my masters degree in Music from the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland, I have been teaching piano, music theory and electroacoustic music for 8 years.

As a former student of the Conservatoire de Musique of Geneva and a music technology undergrad, I offer a tailored program to your needs and wishes. Be it classical jazz or pop music or music theory, composition and improvisation (or all of these!), I will gladly instruct you in a friendly and playful way.

Graduated with a master's degree in Music and Environment at the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland, I offer piano, music theory and electroacoustic music lessons for all ages.

Both classical piano training with years of study at the Geneva Conservatory and electroacoustic training with a bachelor's degree in music technology, I provide a program adapted to the needs and desires of each student. With seven years of experience under my belt and having had students of all ages and backgrounds, I gladly teach classical pieces, jazz, pop, but also music theory or even composition or improvisation. At the same time, I also teach electroacoustic composition to children.

Marek

5.0

(15)

Classes of guitar, classical, electric, accompaniment, bass for children and adults

Courses adapted to your age and level, even for children from 7 years old with a small guitar. Still a few places available. By professional. Current music, accompaniment of songs or classical pieces. All this with the basics of musical theory taught with humor and efficiency. Paper and multimedia supports. Participation in concerts and auditions.

You can also rent your instrument from us or buy it at very good conditions.

The courses can take place in La-Tour-de-Peilz (VD), or I can come to you in the Geneva, Vevey or Montreux region.

Yuri

5.0

(15)

EVERY CHILD CAN! Learning to play the guitar according to the Suzuki method is more than just music! We learn by the approach of the "Mother Tongue", playing and having fun. Children - from the age of 3 - develop, among other things, listening, memory, musical sense, concentration, discipline, respect. Collective workshops stimulate learning, and children learn to play together.
The "Suzuki Triangle", teacher, parent, student, reinforces the parental-child bond. Parents learn with their child and participate in lessons.
Music theory is included in the lessons, in a fun way.
Professor graduated from the Conservatoire with honors, graduated from the Suzuki method in Turin.
Also available for adult classes!

Célia

5.0

(15)

As a violinist: I am currently a student at the Geneva University of Music, after having followed the pre-professional course at the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève. During my career, I won several prizes such as the Vatelot Rampal competition in Paris and the Jeunesses Musicales of Switzerland soloist, and string quartet (alongside Julie Berthollet in particular). I also attended the Indianapolis University Academy summer internship.

As a Pedagogue: in addition to sporadically giving individual lessons for 4 years, I was part of the "Jeunesses Musicales of Switzerland" youth and youth internship team for three consecutive years.

Overall, my goal is to allow my students to have fun making music, to express themselves as they wish and hear, with their instrument!
I adapt the rhythm of my teaching, my teaching materials, the choice of songs to each, according to the requests that are made to me. My classes can also take the status of personal work support; in this case, students can obviously bring me their scores worked with their main teacher, or those they play in chamber music / orchestra.

In short: The violin is an art, it learns yes, but we play! :)

Louis

5.0

(15)

Learning while having fun is tempting!
I offer you a gentle and playful approach to the trumpet, through the pleasure of playing with good sensations on the instrument.
To do this, I adapt to your desires and needs and guide you as best as possible towards your goals.

I work in the Geneva area and am studying for a Masters in Pedagogy at the Geneva University of Music.

Throughout my schooling, I was able to develop my knowledge and my pleasure of playing the trumpet. Meeting great trumpet players and teachers allowed me to understand multiple ways of approaching this instrument.

The acquisition of a degree in musicology, a DEM in trumpet and then a Bachelor in Trumpet as well as experience in different formations (reggae, French song, pop/rock, bigband, symphonic orchestra, baroque ensemble, chamber music, contemporary music, ...), plus experience as a trumpet teacher in music school, a Bafa/Juleica and a crazy love for music and in particular the trumpet, allows me to assure you that you will find something to satisfy you!

Vartan

5.0

(15)

Hello, I'm Vartan, a cellist with a great orchestral experience.
Before moving to Geneva, I worked for over twenty years in the Radio Symphony Orchestra in Belgrade (SORTS). I have also performed at the Belgrade Opera, in many chamber ensembles and musicals. In parallel, I went to classes in jazz, world music and ethno (Balkan music) where I learned different rhythms and improvisation which helped me to develop my understanding of classical music and music in general. I will try to pass all this experience on you and beside improving your techniques, I will try to help you to understand music better!

Camille

5.0

(15)

Our teacher using, if necessary, an electro-acoustic guitar to better accompany your voice and guide some of its subtleties, the teaching philosophy is adapted to each level, according to the pace of work and motivation.

Program :
- musical techniques: theory (examples: support, modes, colors, effects such as vibrato, etc.) automatically followed, for each of the exercises, by practice (examples: exercises focusing on accuracy, sound production, "mountains Russian ", time, note hold, diction, vowels etc.)
- work on breathing and breathing management
- body awareness
- stability
- resonance
- improvisation / free expression
- improved vocal comfort
- varied repertoire (adapting to your preference)
- well-being by the vibration of the voice
- personal or artistic development - accuracy, note keeping and precision - vocal modes including timbre
- volumes: softness and power - sound colors: from dark to light - vocal effects, range requirements - nuances: volumes, mimics, attitudes, sound quality - exploration of musical styles (folk, pop, classical, blues, rock, song, World music ...)
- improvisation, effects and vocal games, harmonies
-interpretation: work on emotions, body language, stage presence.

Objective: acquire a solid vocal technique allowing you to sing with accuracy, ease and expressiveness.

Musical learning meanwhile, will develop your ability to listen and reproduce music, your sense of rhythm, your expressiveness, your creativity and musicality as well as reading sheet music.

The work is focused on multidisciplinarity: voice, vocal health, music and bodily expressiveness, with an emphasis on the acquisition of an optimal vocal placement, on stress management in public and on interpretation.

This progressive and tailor-made method aims to develop your voice:
-Breathing techniques
-Vocalises and technical exercises adapted to needs;
- Repertoire work
- Accompaniment for studio recording and scenic performance
-dynamic exploration, diversification and release of one's voice while having fun and going beyond one's limits.

As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers, available all year round.

TEACHER / TRAINER

Trained in Grandes Ecoles in France and the United States (Ivy League University), our teacher has specialized and has been working for more than 15 years, in North America and Europe, in the field, in international establishments renowned, and oriented on one axis: effective training with pedagogy and meticulous methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES, FEES
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

Petra

5.0

(15)

Hello there,

I am very patient when it comes to teaching. I'm an experienced teacher who can help complete beginners to become autonomous players.

What I can do for you:
- Take you from the beginning and teach you some basic guitar chords.
- Teach you in a very fun way how to sing while playing guitar.

Of course, you can choose which songs we are going to work on.

I hope to see you very soon in my private guitar lessons!

Thank you,
Petra

*French*

Hello everyone !

I am very patient when it comes to teaching. I have experience and can help you start from the basics of guitar to become independent players.

What I can do for you:
- Starting from the very beginning and teaching you the basic chords.
- Fun way to teach you to sing while playing.

Of course, all this can be done from the songs of your choice.

I look forward to seeing you soon at my private guitar lessons!

Thank you so much !
Petra

Lisa

5.0

(15)

My goal is to discover the beauty of the cello, for anyone of any age, and at any level!
I am already looking forward to meeting you and I hope we can share together in music!
Renting a cello can be seen as a complex task, but finding a cello to rent is actually very simple!
I can also help with research.

I started playing the cello at 5 and a half years old. I obtained my certificate at the Conservatory of Music of Geneva in 2019 and my Bachelor of Arts at the Haute École de Musique in 2022. I obtained my Master of Pedagogy in June 2024.

Alonzo

5.0

(15)

Learn music and guitar in a fun way. Specialty in Latin American music. Didactic method based on imitation and mindfulness. Improvisation and music theory integrated into the practice. Baroque music and old instruments. Teacher with years of teaching experience

Léna

5.0

(15)

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 free to choose what you want to work on, suggest pieces as well as delve deeper into a particular point, a specific technique for the more experienced.

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

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, EMS).

I was educated at the CRR of Rueil-Malmaison where I obtained my Diploma of Musical Studies (DEM) a few years ago, then at the Geneva Higher School of Music (HEM).

For the past ten years, I have been gaining experience in cello and music theory pedagogy, which is constantly evolving and requires ongoing personal reflection on oneself and the student, as well as a certain degree of adaptability. My students are of all ages and levels.

Javier

5.0

(15)

🎶 Flute, Music Theory and Music Theory Lessons 🎶
Hello! I'm Javier Ribas, a professional flautist and postgraduate student at the Geneva University of Music. My training in Spain and Switzerland has allowed me to develop a dynamic and structured approach to music teaching.

I offer personalized flute lessons for all levels, from beginner to advanced, as well as music theory and solfege classes for all ages. With experience teaching children in Spain, I tailor each class to your needs, whether you're improving your technique, preparing for exams, or simply playing for fun.

📍 Courses in Spanish, French or English, in person in Geneva or online.
📩 Do not hesitate to contact me for more information!

Sara

5.0

(15)

Cours particuliers de violoncelle
Discover the cello through the individual courses adapted to your level and your objectives. Que vous soyez débutant ou avancé, nous travaillerons la technique, l'interpretation musicale et le répertoire, avec un accompagnement atentif et motivant. These courses address the passionnés of musique souhaitant progresser rapidly in a positive and stimulating ambiance.

Cours particuliers de théorie musicale
Comprenez la musique de l'intérieur ! These courses allow you to develop your competence in reading, harmony, analysis and solfège, for my interpretation and belief. The books are personal according to your level and your knowledge, ideal for students in music or amateurs who are interested in their knowledge.

Vasilii

5.0

(15)

Violin lessons for adults and children.

- Individual approach to each student
- Hand positioning, ear and rhythm development
- Classical and contemporary repertoire

This course is for you if you want to develop your overall musicality and violin skills and learn to enjoy music-making.

Maheve

5.0

(15)

I offer in-home music awakening sessions for young children in Geneva and the surrounding area.

The goal is not to give a lesson in the classical sense, but to open a first door to music: listening, singing, moving, feeling the rhythm, discovering sounds, playing with the voice, gestures, small percussion instruments and the keyboard.

Depending on the child's age, the sessions may include:

nursery rhymes and songs;
rhythm and pulse games;
listening and sound recognition games;
a gradual discovery of the piano;
of movement, musical gesture and coordination;
small ear exercises;
moments of imitation, invention and expression.

For toddlers, especially those between 1 and 3 years old, the approach is very gentle, sensory, and playful. It uses voice, body, sounds, images, play, and repetition. The goal is to create a lively, joyful musical experience adapted to the child's pace.

For slightly older children, around 3 to 6 years old, one can gradually move towards a first discovery of the keyboard: recognizing low and high notes, following a pulse, reproducing small patterns, singing while accompanying oneself, inventing short musical phrases, developing listening and concentration.

My approach is flexible and entirely personalized. Some children need a lot of movement, others need to observe, listen, repeat, or use their imagination. I adapt to their age, energy level, sensitivity, and pace.

I began my musical studies at the conservatory at the age of 7 and completed my training there up to the third cycle. I have been teaching piano and singing for several years, and I have also created children's shows and accompanied singers and dancers. My background allows me to approach music in a dynamic way, connecting rhythm, voice, body, listening, and emotion.

I can provide in-home services for a single child, siblings, or a small group of children, depending on availability. I can also offer occasional or regular sessions in various settings: early childhood centers, nurseries, daycare centers, associations, community centers, or music workshops.

The duration (and the price) will be assessed based on the child's age.

I am currently putting together my schedule for the start of the new term on August 17th, with regular slots available at home.

I travel to Geneva and surrounding areas: Geneva centre, Eaux-Vives, Champel, Plainpalais, Carouge, Lancy, Onex, Cologny, Chêne-Bougeries, Chêne-Bourg, Thônex, Grand-Saconnex, Nations, Petit-Saconnex, Meyrin, Vernier, Versoix.

Possible travel to Nyon, Coppet, Gland, Rolle and La Côte if several sessions are grouped on the same half-day.