Andrew B. offers Cello Lessons
Tutor in Chicago, IL 60660
Chicago, IL 60660
NOT ENROLLING
Price starts at: $55
Subjects: Cello
Andrew began playing cello in the public school system. He earned his Bachelor of Music summa cum laude from Arizona State University, where he studied with Thomas Landschoot, and his Master of Music with distinction from DePaul University with former assistant principal of the Chicago Symphony Stephen Balderston. He has performed in masterclasses for a diverse array of artists, including Andres Diaz, Bernard Greenhouse, Phillipe Muller, and Menahem Pressler, as well as the St. Lawrence, Orion, and Brentano String Quartets.
Andrew has played with the Illinois Symphony, Rockford Symphony, Southwest Michigan Symphony, South Bend Symphony, and Chicago Chamber Orchestra, and maintains an active teaching and performing schedule in the Chicago area.
Committed to the process of continual learning, Andrew has completed training in Suzuki books 1-4 & 8, and plans on completing all book levels. His training has been with Barbara Wampner, and Avi Friedlander.
He is also a coffee enthusiast and enjoys visiting Chicago’s many unique coffee shops. In warmer weather, he can be seen biking on the lakeshore path and exploring Chicago’s many diverse neighborhoods.
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- 3 weeks - 17 years
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EDUCATION
Date: September 15, 2012 – June 15, 2014
School: DePaul University
Degree: Master of Music in Performance, with Distinction
Date: August 15, 2008 – May 15, 2012
School: Arizona State University
Degree: Bachelor of Music in Performance, summa cum laude
AFFILIATIONS
Date: July 15, 2017
Name: Suzuki Association of the Americas
Description: The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America.
EXPERIENCE
Date: September 15, 2011 – May 15, 2012
Organization: Arizona State University String Project
Title: Cello Teacher
Description:
Date: May 15, 2012 – June 15, 2012
Organization: Vive Peru
Title: Music Volunteer – Cello Teacher
Description: Taught music to underserved students in Trujillo, Peru
Date: January 15, 2013
Organization: Self, Chicago, IL
Title: Private Cello Instructor
Description:
Date: March 15, 2014
Organization: Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Title: Substitute Cellist
Description:
Date: December 15, 2013
Organization: Project85 Cello Quartet
Title: Cellist, Founding Member
Description:
Date: July 15, 2014
Organization: 42nd Parallel Chamber Orchestra
Title: Cellist
Description:
Date: August 15, 2015
Organization: Solo Classic, Inc.
Title: Cello Instructor
Description:
Date: April 15, 2015 – September 15, 2016
Organization: Veritas Music and Learning Center
Title: Cello Instructor
Description:
Date: October 15, 2015
Organization: Chicago Metamorphosis Orchestra Project
Title: Cello Teaching Artist
Description: Provide group lessons for elementary and middle-school age children in an after-school orchestra program at a CPS school.
CERTIFICATES
Date: January 15, 2021
Authority: Suzuki Association of the Americas
Name: Book 8 Teaching Certification
Description:
Date: July 15, 2019
Authority: Suzuki Association of the Americas
Name: Book 4 Teaching Certification
Description:
Date: July 15, 2018
Authority: Suzuki Association of the Americas
Name: Books 2 & 3 Certification
Description:
Date: July 15, 2017
Authority: Suzuki Association of the Americas
Name: Book 1 Teacher Certification
Description: Received in-depth training in the Suzuki method and philosophy at a 9-day Institute. This included 28 hours of instruction and at least 15 hours of observing experienced and successful teachers working with students. While the Suzuki method is primarily geared toward children and adolescents, the teaching techniques learned transfer well to any age group.
AWARDS
Date: August 15, 2008
Authority: Arizona State University
Name: Special Talent Scholarship
Description:
Date: September 15, 2012
Authority: DePaul University School of Music
Name: Talent Scholarship
Description:
Date: May 15, 2012
Authority: Arizona State University
Name: Moeur Award
Description: Award granted to ASU graduates with 4.0 G.P.A.
LANGUAGES
Language: English
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency
Language: Spanish
Proficiency: Limited Proficiency