Don’t walk your path alone, let me help you.
No matter your age or experience, it’s never too late to make music. Discover the joy of playing the cello in a supportive, creative environment.
Research shows…
“When children learn music, they are developing their ears, their eyes, their motor skills, their capacity to concentrate. Music is not just about music—it is about personal growth.”
– Mstislav Rostropovich
Music and the Brain
- Music lessons improve auditory processing
- Learning an instrument significantly slows cognitive decline, and increases executive function
- Musicians have enhanced coordination, attention, and executive control
- Music actively improves functional memory
- Singing and practicing an instrument is directly linked to greater resilience against dementia
Music and the Soul
- Playing an instrument encourages mindfulness and reduces cortisol levels
- Playing an instrument supports emotional resilience
- Practicing can build self-esteem, grit, and confidence
- Playing music with a group encourages community and offers new social experiences
“If children are not introduced to music at an early age, I believe something fundamental is actually being taken from them.”
– Plácido Domingo
“Music is a language. And like any language, the best way to learn it is to speak it.”
– Victor Wooten
“Music teaches you a lot about life. It’s about communication, cooperation, creativity, and most of all, discipline.”
– Itzhak Perlman
In-Person Study
Private lessons with face-to-face instruction is the best way to learn. With in-person lessons I have the greatest ability to meet you where you are and challenge you to grow. My general rate is a competitive $1 per minute of instruction, but final price is determined on a case by case basis after I can assess circumstantial needs.
Online Lessons
Online lessons are an excellent alternative to in-person study. While distance once made private music lessons nearly impossible for some students, modern technology has opened up the doors that allow all students to study with the best instructors from around the globe. Get in touch to see how we can work together.
Comprehensive Music Education
All private lessons are a “come as you are, take away as much as you can carry” experience. The personal growth is up to the student, I simply provide the ladder on which the student climbs. All students will receive comprehensive practical instruction in a multitude of topics including music theory, history, and technology.
It is never too late to begin a journey; nor do you have to walk it alone. I’m here to help you take the next step.
D. Micah Taylor, cellist 