Teaching

Cello Lessons
Classical & Contemporary Approach

Whether you are beginning your journey with the cello, returning to it after time away, or wishing to deepen an existing practice, you are warmly welcome. I offer individual lessons for children, teenagers and adults, from complete beginners to advanced musicians, with each lesson shaped around the student’s needs, pace and musical interests.

My teaching grows out of many years of experience as a Portuguese cellist working internationally across classical, contemporary and improvisational music. Beyond technique, I place great importance on sound, listening, musical awareness and the development of a personal relationship with the instrument. 

For me, learning the cello is also a way of cultivating attention, expression, sensitivity and confidence.

Lessons may include technical work, repertoire, posture, tone production, rhythm, ear training, memory, improvisation and music theory, always according to the student’s goals. I aim to create a focused, encouraging and inspiring environment in which discipline and curiosity can exist together, and where music is approached as both craft and living expression.

Lessons are available at my studio, at your home (+€10 travel fee), or online via Skype or Zoom. 
A second cello is available if needed. Teaching languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish and German.