My Teaching Philosophy (click to expand)
Every student who majors in cello at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music will learn to grow their music career with meaning and purpose. My teaching approach centers on understanding what every cello student needs to succeed, meeting them where they are, and giving them detailed help for developing their musicianship.
In cello lessons, chamber music coachings, and weekly cello studio and technique classes, we explore how and why music works the way it does. When you understand how a piece works, whether it’s by Bach or a living composer, technique becomes a tool for artistic expression. My students learn to think like performers from day one, because understanding how music fits together historically and analytically transforms how you approach everything from bow distribution to stage presence—and that transformation turns struggle and frustration into curiosity and excitement about all kinds of music.
Audition to Study Cello the University of Idaho (click to expand)
To apply to study cello, you need to fill out both the Audition Application and the University of Idaho Application Forms.
Live auditions take place every spring semester at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music (map). If you can’t attend Audition Day in person, you can send a YouTube video.
All auditionees are automatically considered for scholarships.
Current University of Idaho Cello Student Achievements (click to expand)
Contact
For inquiries about cello study and auditions at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music, please email music@uidaho.edu or phone (+1) 208-885-6231.
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