Students
Lessons are available at my home in Fort Bragg, or at your home in Fort Bragg/Mendocino area with a travel fee.
Some things to think about before you start...
Taking up an instrument is a big commitment. It takes a lot of work just to learn how to make a simple sound. You have to learn to listen and adjust the sound at the same time that you are learning technique - and the process of learning technique makes it very tricky to adjust the sound. So your ears and your technique will develop together -- slowly...
You will need to schedule regular practice time into your life, or else it will be very frustrating. And it may sometimes be frustrating anyway. If you can't put practice time into your life, it might not be the best time to start lessons.
If it's so hard, why learn to play Music?
Because it is also incredibly rewarding, and you learn to love the process of working on your playing. Yes, it is work - but it is fulfilling work. (although it is not for everyone)
I've been working on my playing for twenty years now, and there is still so much waiting to be explored and learned. I think that deciding to learn the cello was one of the best decisions that I have ever made.
How to set up lessons.
Schedule an interview/mini lesson by e-mailing me at myrajoy.cello@gmail.com. Be sure to put music lessons in the message subject, so that I know your message is not spam.
After the meeting, we'll decide whether we would enjoy working together.
Rates
Rates for lessons in your home are determined based on my travel time.
45 min lesson 4 weeks $25 each
45 min lesson paid weekley - $27
one hour lesson 4 weeks $30 each
one hour lesson paid weekly - $32
Shared lesson 4 weeks $20 each (only available on 4 week basis)
Scholarships or Work/Trade may be available for dedicated students with need