Cello lessons and Solfege. Teaching classical and popular music, jazz and traditional Balkan music with a lot of improvisations!

From 128 C$ /h

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!

Extra information

Due to my familiarity of improvisation and orchestral music, I often accompany my students with my cello, giving them motivation and joy of playing.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Geneva, Switzerland

At teacher's location :

Coudurier Ferblanterie-couverture toiture, Chemin des Fraisiers, Lancy, Switzerland

About Me

I approach each student individually, of course, but the ultimate goal is music as a universal language. The technique of playing an instrument is very necessary, but only for the purpose of being able to express ourselves as well as possible in musical speech. Music can be approached using a mathematical or physics method, but with a note that there are no exact rules, that is, we are the ones who create those rules or tasks and at the same time we find a solution, and that is the beauty of music itself. In other words, absolute freedom in creating a new or another dimension.

Education

Cellist graduate of the Faculty of Music, University of Belgrade, in the class of Professor Sandra Belić
Since 1996, active participation in music workshops (Music workshop) of improvisation: jazz, classical and world music, led by Vojin Draškoci, double bass player, composer and arranger, in which he regularly taught
Bojan Zulfikarpašić pianist and composer, Julien Lourau saxophonist, Zvonko Tot guitarist and arranger, Mladen Jagušt conductor, etc.

Experience / Qualifications

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.
Since I came to Geneva, I have also been playing very different styles of music. Among the classical ones, I single out the musical group "Les Perles des Balkans" and the cello orchestra "Leman Cellos". Other bands range from reggae to jazz and afro styles.
Also, both in Belgrade and here, I give private lessons, for a time I had a class at the Maison des Arts "La Julienne".
I am a member of AMR in Geneva.

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

English

French

Serbian

Skills

Cello

Music theory

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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At student's home

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Oriane

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Cellist, graduate of musical pedagogy and student at the HEM, I offer my services as a private teacher or repeater.

Whether you are beginner or advanced, child or big child, the goal is the same: to help you develop your pleasure to play, and to exchange, through a wide range of musical styles.

Beginners: "Instrument says the human voice, the cello has 1000 and 1000 colors.A regular investment in the work will allow you to access its sound world, open door to multiple musical languages, and vehicle of your sensitivity.
Come try! "

At the start, we will set the course framework and define a line of work: we talk about your tastes, goals, motivation, musical background and investment time in the week. "

Advanced: "I propose an accompaniment in the technical work and the discovery of the repertoire."

Are regularly used in class: fantasy, singing, improvisation and body rhythm exercises, duet play.

Classes are given in Geneva or in neighboring France, at your home or mine (Champel district).

I look forward to meeting you,

Oriane

Lancelot

4.8

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A young, dynamic and motivating teacher, I have been teaching cello and music theory for more than 8 years to adults as well as children and whatever the level.

The sessions are given in an atmosphere that is both relaxed and applied in order to encourage and stimulate the creativity of each student.
The repertoire visited is very broad, ranging from classical to modern music. The program is carried out according to the student's development as well as his musical desires and tastes.

Do not hesitate to contact me for a first meeting or for more information.

Dmitry

4.8

(5)

Do you want to explore the rich and warm sounds of the cello?
Discover the sound of this instrument surprisingly close to the human voice and allowing you to feel its vibrations resonating throughout your body.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced, my cello lessons are designed to meet your musical goals.

With over 20 years of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for playing and teaching the cello. My individualized approach draws on a wide range of technical and teaching methods, ensuring each lesson is enriching and fun. I strive to inspire and motivate my students by making their learning truly enjoyable.

My career encompasses performances with world-renowned orchestras, contemporary ensembles as well as solo performances in various musical styles.

I continually hone my skills through masterclasses and live performances. For online courses, I use multiple cameras to provide clear, detailed views of techniques, making remote learning as effective as in-person sessions.

I am dedicated to helping every student, regardless of their level, age or musical preferences. My adaptive methods and extensive experience ensure that each student receives the support and expertise needed to progress.

Join me as I explore the beautiful world of the cello and let its voice resonate within you.

Sergei

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(5)

My piano, music theory, and composition lessons are fully tailored to each student's profile and goals. Whether it's a first encounter with music, a return after a long break, or serious preparation for exams or entrance to a conservatory, we will build a personalized learning path together.

My dual training—as a composer and a teacher of the Jaques-Dalcroze method—allows me to approach teaching in a way that is both rigorous and engaging, connecting sound, movement, and the perception of time. I pay particular attention to rhythm and listening, which are the foundation of any solid musical practice.

I work with:

Children: development of basic musical skills, rhythmic and auditory awareness, introduction to reading notes and improvisation

Adults: courses tailored to your goals and pace, in a supportive yet demanding atmosphere.

Conservatory applicants: preparation for entrance exams and ABRSM, targeted work on specific gaps in theory, music theory or instrument

The courses are held in French, English or Russian.

Markus

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This experienced, qualified teacher (Conservatoire populaire de Genève, EMA) offers individual lessons and comes to your home, including travel costs.

Standard lesson duration: 60 minutes, with the possibility of 90 minutes or more for a fair price.

Recommended duration for children ages from 6 to 7 : 30 minutes

Recommended duration for children ages 8 to 10 : 45 minutes

Discover your abilities in the world of music and sounds.
The piano is a royal road, like any other keyboard instrument.
Play the instrument easily, with an easy approach. Start without sheet music by learning the keyboard develop your memory.
Finger and music games, road to improvisation.
Tutorials for pieces and songs.

All styles, modern and classical.

An approach with sheet music (and music theory) is possible.
Discover the essential and the "magic" chords.

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Léna

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(5)

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.

Vitor

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(5)

Whether it is to develop your technique on the instrument with the classical repertoire, or to play and accompany your favorite song, or even to prepare for an admission exam, I am here to help you! I am used to working with many different methods, depending on your interest and objective, taking into consideration your availability, personality, and level.

Maja

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Music theory is also a part of my teaching, an important element in learning music.

A graduate of the Music Academy of Ljubljana (Slovenia) and the Haute École de Musique de Genève, I am continuing my studies in a Master's degree in pedagogy at the HEM in Geneva with Judicaël Perroy.
I have teaching experiences in private lessons as well as masterclasses through different European festivals.

Simone

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(5)

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Ismael

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With me, you can work on classic percussion instruments (marimba, vibraphone, snare drum, multi-percussion) as well as drums. We will see how we can combine the two and create links between them. I will try to offer visual and auditory resources so that the person has fun and progresses at the same time. It will be a question of understanding technique and theory as a means serving an artistic and musical end.

Adapted to each person’s level, goals and time.

During this time we will be able to progress on different aspects of the battery

- Rhythms and accompaniment patterns in different genres (Rock, Jazz, Funk, Latin...)
- Independence
- Basics
- The sound
- Tempo and groove
- Musical reading and theory
- Improvisation

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- the work of melodic instruments (marimbam, vibraphone, xylohpone)
- Harmonic and tonal/modal knowledge of these instruments.
- Holds 2 and 4 sticks
- Knowledge of pieces from the percussion repertoire.
- Opportunity to work on adaptations of classic composers.
- Technical and musical work on orchestral instruments

Sara

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Courses available in French, Spanish and English.