over 2 years ago • Seattle

Cello Instructor

This could be a long shot, but does anyone in my FC network have a cello instructor to recommend? I'm looking for one my daughter who is 14 and at an intermediate skill level. (She'd prefer someone who specializes in that instrument -- a lot of the beginner instructors seem to be somewhat instrument agnostic.) I think we'd both eventually prefer for her to have lessons in person, but virtual/remote might be an option if we can't find someone in Seattle.

16 replies

over 2 years ago

Steven Chayer

We offer cello lessons at our music school in Shoreline.

see - Shoreline Music School

over 2 years ago

Colleen Kennedy

Would love to hear if you find a good teacher as Harper is in the same boat

over 2 years ago

Kathleen Baxley

My neighbor's daughter has played the cello since elementary school and now plays in her college orchestra. She highly recommends Mara Finkelstein in Magnolia. If you're interested, I can send you her number offline (out of respect for her privacy).

over 2 years ago

Liz Pearce

Thank you @mark_rector Steven Chayer! Kathleen Baxley - that would be great. You can DM me with the info if you don't mind.

over 2 years ago

Wendy Harris St Clair

Most definitely check out Meter Music School. My kids have not taken cello specifically. (They have done Sax, Piano, and Ukulele). It such a sweet little school in my CD neighborhood (also one in Columbia City). They do Zoom lessons during the pandemic for wind instruments and seem to have some in person with covid precautions at least for piano.

see - Meter Music School

over 2 years ago

Linda Chow

I would try Erika Pierson, whom I have heard perform in a few chamber music concerts in Seattle. While I am not familiar with her teaching style, her performances combine technical agility with a beautiful and lyrical tone.

over 2 years ago

Liz Pearce

Wendy Harris St Clair She's actually been taking lessons at Meter up to now! Our instructor is leaving and the person who remains isn't a dedicated cello teacher. But I do recommend the school - they've been a good fit for the last 3 years.

over 2 years ago

Kari O'Driscoll

My dear friend Janet teaches on Mercer Island - she's amazing and has taught many of my friends' kids. Janet Neumann
Currently cello coach for MIHS
Mercer Island studio
206-236-7311

see - Janet Neumann - Mercer Island Studio

over 2 years ago

Josh Barnard

Hi Liz,
A friend who is a semi-professional cellist recommended a few folks that she has worked with:
Lauren McShane- [email protected]
Karen Fardal- [email protected]
Mary Riles- [email protected]

Thanks!
Josh

over 2 years ago

Liz Pearce

Ha! Small world indeed. Thanks Kari O'Driscoll Josh Barnard @Atolz

over 2 years ago

Flora Ku

There’s a list of grad students/graduates of the UW School of Music on their website as another option. I took a few virtual lessons with Isabella Kodama recently (she’s in IN for school). Loved her! This is not in Seattle, but I took lessons growing up with Lisa Todd at UPPC in Tacoma (uppc.org/Mai) :)

see - UPPC Music and Arts Institute

over 2 years ago

Amy Neil

Bradley Hawkins
Composer, Arranger, & Cellist
206.417.5000

He was my son’s cello teacher during the pandemic. He is amazing.

see - Hawkins Music

over 2 years ago

Travis Ritter

Lori Goldston is perhaps the most gifted and interesting cellist I have had the pleasure to meet. She has done private lessons since 1980, and performed with hundreds of musicians in studio and on stage. She even played with Nirvana across America on tour and on MTV Unplugged. Really kind and interesting person.

see - Lori Goldston

over 2 years ago

Liz Pearce

Thank you Rebecca Whitmire Flora Ku Amy Neil Travis Ritter I'm amazed by all these recommendations. We have a couple now conversations in progress and will keep working this list until we have a match.

over 2 years ago

Carol Butler

Liz if you are still interested, Walter Gray plays cello for the Seattle Symphony and said he is willing to talk to you. 206-963-5486.

over 2 years ago

Kristy Morrison

Hi Liz - a few years back I took up cello lessons and absolutely adored my instructor. Her name is Janet Neumann on Mercer Island. Not sure if that's geographically reasonable for you. If so happy to pass along her phone number directly. She taught students of all levels and was a professional herself. I could not recommend her more highly.

see - Janet Neumann - Mercer Island Studio

over 2 years ago

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