Whether your child is picking up a bow for the first time
or you've always wanted to learn yourself, our cello instructors in Edwardsville
are here to help you get started and keep going.
Starting at just $25 for 30 minutes
There’s just something about the cello. Maybe it’s the rich and low sound that’s closer to a human voice than any other instrument. Or, it might be the way a good cellist can make a whole room go quiet. Whatever draws you to it, we know one thing is true. Picking up and learning the cello is one of the best decision a student at any age can make. We’ve made it easy for you get started! Cello lessons begin at just $25 and are held right here in Edwardsville!
Why Play Cello?
What Cello Lessons Actually Do for Kids
Parents often ask us whether music lessons are “worth it.” Here’s what we tell them: the research on taking any type of music lessons has been consistent for decades. Kids who study and instrument, including voice, perform better in school, build stronger social skills and develop a type of focus that’s hard to teach any other way. The cello, in particular, demands a lot from young and adult learners and will give back even more.
School Performance
Music training sharpens math reasoning, reading and memory. Kids who study an instrument tend to perform better across the board, not just in music class.
Social Confidence
Recitals, group lessons and shared progress teach kids how to work with others, handle nerves and feel proud of something they’ve built themselves.
Coordination
Playing cello required each hand to do something different at the same time. This type of bilateral coordination builds find motor skills that carry into so many other things, including sports!
Stick-to-it-ness
Learning an instrument, like cello, teaches kids that hard things get easier with practice. These lessons will stick with them long after the music does.
Some music schools may focus on one or the other, but at Tessitura Music, whether you’re a beginner at a young age or as an adult, we offer cello lessons for everyone. Our seasoned, Suzuki cello instructor will meet with you to learn more about you, your goals and will tailor lessons to help you succeed at any level.
We Teach Cello Lessons to Kids & Adults
Young Beginners
Kids can start as young as 4 or 5 on a smaller-sized instrument. We use teaching methods that match where they are developmentally so early lessons feel more like play than work. The goal is to build a love of music first and let the technique follow.
Adult Learners
It’s never too late to learn something new! Research shows that adults often progress faster than they think because they bring real intention into each lesson. Whether you’ve never held a bow or you played years ago, we’ll figure out a plan that works for you!
Ready to Get Started?
Cello lessons at Tessitura Music in Edwardsville start at just $25 for a 30 minute session. Flexible scheduling available!
Samantha Woodruff is a recent graduate of SIUE with a Bachelors in Music Education. She has been playing cello for 12 years and teaching private lessons for years along with a substantial classroom teaching background from preschool all the way through high school. Samantha has studied with the SIUE Suzuki Strings Department to earn her Suzuki credentials up to book 2.
Her teaching method combines Suzuki as well as a traditional approach centered around the student. She is looking forward to getting to know some new faces as they learn the joy of expressing oneself through the cello.
Meet Your Instructor
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, reserve your spot today!
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Most kids are ready around age 4 or 5, but every child is different. We can help you figure out the right timing when you reach out. Starting young does have real advantages, but there’s no age that’s too late to begin.
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Not at all. Renting an instrument first is a great way to get started, especially for beginning cello students who will need different sized instruments as they grow. Ask us when you register and we can point you in the right direction.
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Most students are playing actual songs within the first few weeks. Our instructor works real music into lessons from the start so there’s always something to look forward to early on.
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We offer cello lessons for kids and adults at our studio located at 610 St. Louis Street in Edwardsville, Illinois.