Wellington
Cello Lessons | Viol Lessons | Ensemble Coaching, Online Lessons
Bio
I started cello with James Tennant in Auckland. After six inspiring years, I moved to Australia to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and by 1998, I had completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Performance Cello with the late Lois Simpson. I went on to develop official interest in early Music, and completed my Master of Music on viol with Danny Yeadon.
I moved back to NZ and settled in Wellington in mid 2016 and now have a thriving music teaching studio.
I regularly play as 3rd chair with Orchestra Wellington and play in various ensembles around Wellington Including the Middle East infusion group, Navaa, and The Night Watch early music Early ensemble. here in Wellington. I have previously played with the Tudor Consort, Baroque Voices and NZBarok in Auckland.
I have had an eclectic musical career and really enjoy my career and my life as a musician. I hope to pass that on to both audiences and also students.
Teaching Info
I am happy to teach beginners to advanced. I much prefer regular weekly lessons as they help a student progress faster. I don’t enforce exams but am happy to guide a student through them if that is suitable. Alternatively, if you wish to learn purely for the sake of learning, I would be delighted to help you with that.
I always write notes during the lesson that the student can take home to assist with the development of good practice technique.