The cello’s mellow and soulful sound has inspired many to start cello lessons in Singapore. The influence of classical cellist legends including Rostropovich, Boccherini, Yo-Yo-Ma as well as contemporary cellist including Piano Guys and 2cellos has elevated the interest among many to start cello lessons, be it adult cello lessons or cello lessons for kids. The influence has encouraged students of all age groups to start cello lessons. Therefore we have programmed adult cello lessons and cello lessons for kids in our music lesson offering.
Whether our students have music background before starting adult cello lessons does not matter, as we customize the cello lesson syllabus based on each student’s needs. Some students who embark on adult cello lessons are very keen to learn to play the cello, however lack the confidence level to start cello lessons in Singapore. My advice: build up your confidence level as nothing is impossible! Start adult cello lessons soon!
Interesting to note that majority of students who have music background are pianists embarking on cello lessons in Singapore. Adult cello lessons for such students can be fun with a cello teacher who also has piano background, as the teacher can play piano-cello duet with the student during cello lessons. The same applies to cello lessons for kids.
Cello lessons for kids are structured differently, with the emphasis on making cello lessons interesting and lively. We also need to be aware that cello lessons for kids age 3 to7, need to be structured differently from cello lessons for kids age 8 to 12 due to different learning ability. Our cello lessons for kids are carefully structured accordingly.
We also have intermediate cello lessons for kids which are geared towards building cello techniques with a view to progress via the ABRSM (Associated Board of Royal School of Music) examination program, audition for DSA (Direct School Admission). Techniques covered during cello lessons include developing better cello bow control, double stops, strings crossing, vibrato etc. The same applies to adult cello lessons.
Cello lessons (adult cello lessons and cello lessons for kids) can be conducted at our school (located at Sultan Plaza), at your home or at teacher’s location.
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Leah has ABRSM / ARSM Diploma (Cello performance diploma) qualifications. She has been coaching since 2019, students of various ages and skill levels.
Clynton Loh is a Singaporean-Chinese classical pianist and cellist. He started playing piano at the age of five and this led him to discover his passion in music. Under the tutelage of Angela Lin, he attained his Licentiate in Piano Performance in 2018, awarded by Trinity College London, and is currently in his final year at LASALLE College of the Arts. Besides playing the piano, he was also a former cellist of the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra from 2013-2017. He represented his secondary school’s Chinese Orchestra as a cellist in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) and attained the Certificate of Distinction under the baton of Wilson Neo. He was also a pianist for his school’s drama elective module and obtained a best performance award from the school.
Clynton was involved in the Rising Stars Concert 2018, where he performed Beethoven’s Sonata Op.31 No 3 at the Esplanade Recital Studio, and also played the cello for the other chamber works and concerti performed in that concert. An accomplished cellist as well, Clynton was a member of the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (Snyco), where he was a cellist in the overseas concert tour to Taiwan, performing in various concerts such as Dauntless Spirit, Four Seasons, The Love for the Moon of SYCO, Musical Landscapes for All Seasons, and the Exuberance of Youth. Clynton has also performed with internationally renowned orchestras such as the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and the Singapore National Youth Orchestra.
An ardent admirer of J.S. Bach and the Well-tempered Clavier, Clynton’s research interest is performance research of the keyboard works of Bach, he is interested in the interpretation and voicing of keyboard pieces of Bach and his contemporaries and continuously sought to better his performances through historically accurate research.
Clynton has taught piano and cello since 2020 to students ages five and up. He hopes to inspire students by showing them his experiences he acquired throughout the years of playing the piano and cello
Hsiao Shan started playing the cello at age 10 and was coached by Herminia Ilano and Zhao Yu Er. In 208 she was accepted in SOTA (School of the arts) and was under the tutelage of Dr Park So Young. She regularly performed solo, chamber and orchestral works during the 6 years in SOTA. She has also played in cello masterclasses with David Commanday, (USS) FranzBartolomey (Vienna) and Inbal Meggido (Israel).
Yi Kai has ABRSM grade 8 qualifications and is pursuing his Diploma in the cello. He started playing on the cello in 2008. Yi Kai started his journey with the cello in primary school when he joined the Chinese orchestra. His interest and performance skills were further developed in various strings ensemble groups and orchestras, including the Macpherson Philharmonic Orchestra. Yi Kai started coaching from 2017 and has experience coaching young children to adults. He has a passion to pass on his skills to student.
Sit Yee graduated from NAFA (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts) with Diploma in Cello in 2015. She studied under the tutelage of SSO (Singapore Symphony Orchestra) cellist Mr Song Woon Teng. Sit Yee started coaching since 2013 and has vast experience coaching students of all ages. Among her teaching experience is at Marlborough Internation College as cello instructor for the cello section of the school orchestra. Her second music instrument is the piano. Her aim is to bring a greater level of joy to music learning for her students.
Sabrina is a classically trained musician with more than 15 years of experience in performance and music education. Her qualification is Bachelor’s of Music (cello). While at University of British Columbia, she was involved in numerous chamber and solo performances, and in the process won many scholarships. During her undergraduate years. She was also the principal cellist of the UBC Symphony Orchestra.
Mr Chong has ABRSM Diploma in Cello and Piano. He is a versatile artist — cellist, pianist and composer. He studied cello under the tutelage of Mrs Ilano. Apart from classical music, his playing repertoire include the pop and romantic genre.
His performance experience include solo cellist performer for Taiwanese Singer Jeff Chang (2008), Francis Yip’s concert in 2009, solo performance of “Le Cygne” by Saint-Saens for former president MR S.R. Nathan and President for South-Africa at the Istana, as well as performances with singers including Joi Chua, Adam Cheng, Anita Sarawak.
Mr Ma has more than 35 years of teaching experience, having recently retired from Singapore Symphony Orchestra. He achieved Bachelors of Music degrees (B MUS degree, Bass performance) from Beijing Central Conservatory of Music, in 1985. He was also lecturer in Beijing Central Conservatory of Music. In 1986, Mr Ma achieved Masters degree in Music from Toho Gaku-en of Music, Tokyo, Japan. He joined Singapore Symphony Orchestra as double bass player from 1987.
Aside from private cello and double bass coaching, Mr Ma has coached the strings ensemble group of the following schools: Tanjong Katong Girls School; Nanyang Girls School;
St Margaret Secondary; Singapore Chinese Girls School; Catholic High; VictoriaJunior college; Nanyang Junior College; Zhenghua Secondary; SAFRA Band;
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Cello lessons fees are higher than other musical instruments such as piano or violin, primarily because there are less cello teacher in Singapore. Budget from $50 per lesson of 30 minutes upwards. Fees vary based on location as well as profile of the cello coach
Here is a guide on cello lessons fee in Singapore:
Beginner level cello lessons | From $50 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
Intermediate level cello classes | From $70 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
Advance level cello lessons | From $80 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the cello or double bass teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769
The cello is a bigger bowed strings instrument compared to the violin. Ideally, your child should be age 5 and above to be physically and cognitively ready to start private cello lessons. If you are keen to expose your child earlier to music, you can consider music enrichment programs
Many are surprised that adults can learn to play the cello too. In fact, 6 out of 10 of our students are adult learners who have no music background before starting cello classes. Have no fear as our cello teachers will guide you well during your adult cello lessons. Contact Stradivari Strings at info@stradivaristrings.com or +65-98137769 to discuss.
If you put in effort to understand what is taught during you weekly cello classes, you can expect to be quite good in two to three years. You may not be professional performance level yet but you should be able to play intermediate level pieces with ease.
There is no such thing as a difficult musical instrument to learn, be it cello lessons or violin lessons. Each challenges the musician in different ways. The most important thing is the mindset and determination of the student, as well as the teaching skills of the music teacher. Ace these two factors, invest in a great sounding cello and easy to handle cello bow, and you are good to go. For detailed guidance to start you on your cello class journey in Singapore, or anywhere in the world, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769