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My name is Rowena Sharps & I'm a professional Cello teacher offering high quality Cello lessons in the area for students of all ages in a wide range of styles.
I like to make sure all of my students really enjoy their lessons & I will tailor every lesson to your needs as a learners.
I like to make sure my students learn in a direction they feel comfortable in. We will learn both theory and the music that you love.
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I have experience in teaching both young learners and adults. I would recommend starting no younger than age 7 though. I find that students under 7 tend to struggle with the physicality of learning a string instrument.
I'm able to teach a wide range of genres & would be happy to tailor our lesson course towards the genres that you want to learn & that you like to listen to in your spare time.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I offer my lessons to both beginners and intermediate (or middling grades) students. I will make a lesson plan that suits your ability.
I'm a friendly and encouraging DBS checked cello teacher with experience teaching children and adults from total beginners to middling grades.
I have a flexible approach and will cater to the learning style and musical tastes of the student. My varied experience as a session cellist proves that cello doesn't have to mean only classical!
My calm and positive presence suits less confident students. I prioritise general musicianship and enjoyment of playing over jumping from grade to grade, but I am happy to enter students for ABRSM exams when suitable.
I have completed the Trinity Certificate of Music Educators. I have a Bachelor's degree in Music with Philosophy, a Master's degree in Music, and have completed ABRSM exams in cello (grade 8), clarinet and music theory (grade 6), piano and voice (grade 3).
I initially gained experience of instrumental teaching in schools through a rewarding voluntary role before my first paid teaching positions. Although specialising in cello, I also currently teach violin, recorder and performing arts.
I have several years of experience of teaching individual, small groups as well as whole class instrumental tuition. I have embraced online lessons in 2020 using Zoom.
There are a wide range of shops in Nottingham where you can pick up a wide range of instruments. Here are some of my go to stores.
Turner Violins, is one of the best stores in the area for stringed instruments both old and new. They are located at 1-5 Lily Grove, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1QL.
Bass Bags, are a Double Bass, Cello, Viola and Violin specialist. They are a family run business offering Sales, Hire and Rental, Repairs and Servicing of string instruments. They are located at The Old Brewery, Duffield Rd, Little Eaton, Derby DE21 5DS.
Inspire, is a great option for those who want to rent an instrument in the area. They have very reasonable prices & I have used this service myself from time to time. They are located at 4-7, 5 Glaisdale Pkwy, Nottingham NG8 4GP.
I'm an experienced Cello teacher who can help you improve your playing in no time at all. If you would like to improve your Cello playing please get in touch and I will make a lesson plan that suits your needs as a player. I'm always happy to answer any questions you might have about learning to play the Cello in Nottingham.
[email protected]My lessons are charged at £15 per half hour or £30 per hour for my lessons.
Although I do offer online lessons mostly at the moment, my lessons usually take place from my home teaching space in the NG4 area of Nottingham. I also offer mobile cello tuition.
I offer my lessons to both young learners and adults. I would recommend learning no younger than age 7 though.
Weekly lessons are recommended but not essential. You can take lessons as and when you like.
Please note that Cello Lessons Nottingham operates a 24-hour cancellation policy. Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will still be charged full price.
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Cello Teacher
Rowena Sharps