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Amy
- Rate 681 BWP
- Response 1h
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Students20
Number of students Amy has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Amy has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

681 BWP/hr
1st lesson free
- Cello
Experienced tutor in Cello in Fort Collins, Amy offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Cello
Lesson location
Recommended
Amy is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Amy
Hello! I have played classically for almost 30 years, and I also play electric cello in the indie rock band Post Paradise. I teach with a classical basis with a customized lesson plan, but love to add contemporary songs and teach students to compose their own music and improvise as well. I teach in a supportive and positive environment, and believe that above all you should enjoy playing your instrument and have fun with it! I have recently added online/ZOOM lessons and my students I switched over to that are still loving playing and making great progress. I am constantly trying to find fun new ways to motivate :)
I have taught private lessons for +15 years, and teach all ages (7-82 so far) and all musical backgrounds, and specialize in beginner and intermediate levels. I studied with private teachers growing up, toured internationally in the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, and studied music at Colorado State University.
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I absolutely love teaching! It is so rewarding to help students work on a new technique or song and get to see them light up when they master it. Or hear that my student rocked their audition or got first chair. I love hosting recitals and seeing my students improve at performing and get to show off their accomplishments. I also love being able to provide an example of playing cello in an alternative setting, not just in a symphony. Playing in Post Paradise allows me to showcase the cello in a new way, and inspire my students to do something unique with their instruments.
After playing cello in Post Paradise, I had fallen in love with music in a new way, I started teaching since so many people I met wanted to learn. It turned out to the best job I've ever had and absolutely love it! I started with one student, then got a few more, and have since had on average 20 students at my studio.
I studied music performance at CSU in Fort Collins, have taught lessons since 2010, and play professionally in the rock band Post Paradise as well as some classical groups. My varied musical background enables me to teach different styles and to showcase the cello in a different setting than most people have seen. I think it really motivates my students to see me performing in such a unique way!
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
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Children
1er cycle
2e cycle
3e cycle
4e cycle
CEM
DEM
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CA
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
In our first lesson I teach a beginner student the basics of their instrument, apply tapes to help finger placement, bow hold and basic bowing technique. I have a couple of books I like to work out of depending on the students musical background and skill level. The first couple lessons are also a time to get to know each other a bit and gauge if the student and I are a good fit. After the first month or two of lessons I customize lesson material depending on what the student would enjoy learning, while still working through the books together.
I have taught from ages 7-82, some as brand new beginners, some with no musical background at all, and some who used to play cello and wanted to come back to it and relearn. It's never too late to start!
I would suggest meeting and trying a lesson with your teacher and making sure you are a good fit in both playing aspirations and personality. Students should enjoy going to their lessons. You've got to find the right teacher for YOU. Renting a cello to start is a great way to get into it without spending a ton of money up front. There are multiple places in NOCO that offer rent to own options!
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Think about why you want to learn cello and what you want to do with it. Are you learning just for yourself, for fun, for school? Do you need help prepparing for auditions? What type of music do you want to learn? Classical only? Do you want to learn to compose your own pieces or improvise?
All teachers have different backgrounds and styles of teaching, so make sure you choose someone who is capable of helping you achieve what you want to with cello and can be accomodating to your learning style!
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Perfect! Very friendly, competent and knowledgeable about teaching cello!
Flexible scheduling.
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Amy is The-Go-To Teacher..
Her love of the cello excels throughout her teachings…
I have been introduced to a variety of musical styles…
Irish..English..Classical…American…
And then there is the additional spontaneous improv warm-up..
The highlight is in our duets..
And the group sessions..
This helps me to focus on my counting..
Her encouragement is my success…Amy is patient and attentive and knows how to cater her lessons to meet students where they are at and help them to grow from there. She has provided opportunities for fun concerts and cello get togethers with other students. I am amazed at the broad range of students she teaches at every level and age from eight to eighty! She has helped me learn technique and a variety of music genres from rich classical to pop to traditional Celtic. I can feel myself grow in skill and ability with each lesson. She is so personable, engaging, and supportive in and out of her studio. I cannot recommend her highly enough if you are interested in learning cello at any level of experience!
Amy is such a wonderful teacher as well as a kind and hardworking person. She sets up her lessons so the student can decide how best they learn whether that’s having multiple songs at once, or taking things one at a time. Either way she is so patient and encouraging. I look forward to my cello lesson every week and have noticed significant improvement in my playing!
She is so upbeat and encouraging. My daughter is really able to connect with Amy, making her lessons even more engaging. Amy does a great job of supporting her interests while exposing her to new material.
She always has great energy and make it very fun. I also get to choose a lot of the songs I learn and they Can most any song I want.
Amy has a very positive and encouraging teaching style, and she pushes her students to challenge themselves and continually improve. She also allows students to choose what they would like to work on and what type of music they would like to play. She makes lessons very individualized for her students so that they are able to learn the best. Amy is also very kind hearted and personable, and makes every lesson fun for her students. I have never had a lesson where I haven’t enjoyed myself and laughed a bit.
Everything! Amy is great at helping a person reach their full potential. Amy lets me play what I want as long as it is in my skill range. I have never been happier than I am while playing my cello.
She’s incredibly encouraging and motivating and wants nothing more than to see you thrive. She pushes me to my highest potential and makes sure I can handle any challenge. I owe my improvement as a cellist all to her, both in music and allowing me to expand my abilities and showing me the best ways to push myself. Overall I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher to help me through my music career.
Amy has been my cello teacher for the past 5 years and she’s absolutely amazing! She is an incredible musician and works so hard to help me with my musicality, technique, she helps me pick music I’m interested in playing and has given me amazing opportunities to play in like pit orchestras, events around town and private recitals that she books for us. I cannot say enough good things about Amy and her talent and dedication to what she does. She makes learning an instrument manageable and fun and is a phenomenal teacher.
She is so relaxed and just an awesome person to be around. She knows so much and really knows how to teach it in a way that I understand. She works with you to make sure that what you are doing is enjoyable and that you are having fun. I always look forward to our lessons and getting to learn new and fun music.
Amy's positive attitude and ability to make a connection with her students makes such a huge difference in how well they learn. We are so HAPPY that we chose Amy to work with our child.
Amy is a skilled cello coach. She consistently uses strategies that challenge and encourage me to grow. Amy seeks out music that I'm drawn too and this has a positive impact on my drive to keep practicing and playing.
I think she is an amazing teacher. In one point of time I was thinking of quitting my Instrument, because I was having trouble in school. My mom suggested that she would get me a cello teacher to help me. And on the very first day I was there, I felt ten times more confident In my music and my knowledge. I would highly recommend Amy if you want to have fun in your lessons and enjoy them as well.
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Rates
Rate
- 681 BWP
Pack prices
- 5h: 3405 BWP
- 10h: 6810 BWP
free lessons
The first free lesson with Amy will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- 681 BWP/h
Details
I do have standard pricing, I charge $50 for full hour. I prefer to do hour long weekly lessons to increase productivity and for scheduling.
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