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Do you fancy catching up with other cello enthusiasts? Do you want to meet other late starter beginner cellists and learn at your own pace? Are you looking to discover more about the cello and like the idea of learning in a group environment?
Come along to the next class. Share stories, play music, learn something new and enjoy a group learning experience.
Have you always wondered what it would be like to play cello and make music? Have you always wanted to play and only now got the time? Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you want to meet people who love music and like learning new things?
This is your chance to meet other beginner students in group classes specifically designed for adult learners. Come along and learn to play simple, easy music in a small class. No music reading skills required!
Expect classes of music making, interesting discussions on music, physical warm-ups and co-ordination exercises, musical guidance and inspirational tips from one of Australia’s top professional cellists and Teaching Artists, Louise King. A dedicated and passionate teacher & performer, a beginner class can allow you to try something new, unlock your creativity, build basic fundamental techniques and develop your interest in cello and music.
The worksheets provided are carefully put together to suit adult students with a variety of musical tastes and experiences. You will start with understanding how the instrument works, how to look after it and move onto learning about how music is put together. By the end of the Beginner Class Program you will be able to play simple open string and first position music with piano and cello accompaniment and opt to perform in a class showcase. Music chosen is selected from well-known classical music, modern songs and folk music plus group improvisation.
Bring your own cello and a sense of musical adventure and have a go at learning in a supportive environment.
benefits
Under the guidance of professional musician Louise King and guest artist teaching assistants, adult students learn to play the cello step by step. It is an opportunity to meet people with similar interests.
requirements
Participants must their own or rented cello to be attending the class. It is recommended that you attend all classes to enjoy the sequenced development and to develop teamwork and confidence.
approach to teaching adults
Louise King has been a music educator and worked with adult students for 20 years. Read more about her Teaching Philosophy here.
CONDITIONS
A place in the class is issued by Cello Dreaming and on behalf of Louise King. The booked place in the class is considered sold and subject to the following conditions:
- The booked place cannot be exchanged with another applicant, returned and refunded after purchase.
- The right is reserved to add, withdraw or substitute presenters, artists, vary ticket prices, and/or vary advertised programs, seating arrangements and class capacity.
- The presenter, performer Cello Dreaming reserves the right of admission to the class.
- If the class has to be cancelled due to natural disaster, adverse weather conditions or for any other cause reasonably beyond the presenter’s control, there is no right of refund or exchange, and no obligation is assumed by the presenter for the arranging of a substitute event.
DATES 2023
VENUES
1 19 Rosebed St Eudlo Hall Rosebed Street EUDLO Hinterland Sunshine Coast QLD
2 5-7 Rufous Street Peregian Community House PEREGIAN Sunshine Coast QLD
3 Cnr Kennedy and Enoggera Terrace, Ithaca Hall, Red Hill Qld 4059 BRISBANE
#1 EUDLO Eudlo Hall Rosebed St Hinterland Sunshine Coast
Day: Thursday monthly
Class Times:
AM class:
- 10:30-11:30am – Adult Beginner Cello Class
PM classes:
- 3:30-4:30pm – Youth Beginner Cello Class
- 4:30-5:30pm – Youth Intermediate Cello Class
- 5:30-6:30pm – Youth Excellence Program
- 6:30-7:30pm – Adult Beginner Cello Class
- 7:30-8:30pm – Adult Cello Ensemble
Dates:
1 Thurs 16 Feb
2 Thurs 16 March
3 Thurs 13 April
4 Thurs 18 May
5 Thurs 15 June
6 Thurs 13 July
7 Thurs 17 August
8 Thurs 14 September
9 Thurs 12 October
10 Thurs 16 November
#2 PEREGIAN Peregian Community House NOOSA
Day: Tuesday monthly
Class Times:
AM class:
- 10:30-11:30am – Adult Beginner Cello Class
PM classes:
- 3:15-4pm – Youth Beginner Cello Class
- 4-4:45pm – Youth Intermediate Cello Class
- 4:45-5:45pm – Youth Excellence Class (Advanced)
- 7:30-8:30pm – Adult Beginner Cello Class
Dates:
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- Tues 21 February
- Tues 21 March
- Tues 18 April
- Tues 16 May
- Tues 20 June
- Tues 18 July
- Tues 15 August
- Tues 19 September
- Tues 17 October
- Tues 14 November
#3 BRISBANE Ithaca Hall RED HILL
Day: Saturday monthly
Class Times:
AM classes:
- 10:30-11:30am – Adult Beginner Cello Class
- 11:30-12:30pm – Adult Cello Ensemble
PM class:
- 1:30-3pm – Chamber Music Program
- 3-4pm – Youth Advanced Excellence Program
- 4-5pm – Youth Intermediate Class
Dates:
- Saturday 25 February
- Saturday 25 March
- Saturday 29 April
- Saturday 27 May
- Saturday 17 June
- Saturday 29 July
- Saturday 26 August
- Saturday 23 September
- Saturday 28 October
- Saturday 25 November
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES!
Optional community concert opportunities and class showcases announced through the year.
COST $35 per person per class | $175 for 5 classes | $280 for 8 classes | $350 for 10 classes
EARLY BIRD DEAL Book & pay online before classes commence for bulk discount and 1 x 30 mins lesson FREE.
- $250 for 10 x monthly classes. 1 x 30 minutes individual lesson FREE
- $200 for 8 x monthly classes. 1 x 30 minutes individual lesson FREE
- $150 for 5 x monthly classes. 1 x 30 minutes individual lesson FREE
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DETAILS Music is provided. A minimum of 4 students per class is needed to ensure the community class program runs. Coffee, tea, light refreshments, student resources, music included.
WHAT TO BRING cello, bow, rosin, music stand, end-pin stopper, pencil and eraser, imagination, courage.
NEED TO RENT A CELLO? Please contact www.simplyforstrings.com.au for competitive monthly rental packages. Find out about rentals and how to buy a cello on this page of our website.
WHAT MUSIC? Mixed-level music to suit range of tastes and music reading experience from complete beginners to students with confident music reading skills. Play music with others, experience playing in a group with both teacher demonstration and accompaniment and enjoy learning well known classical, folk and modern music carefully selected and arranged to suit Adult Learners in a mixed level, group experience.
MORE INFO info@cellodreaming.com.au | 0415 128 799
what people are saying
‘You are a rare find, both an excellent performer and inspiring teacher. Your classes are SO rewarding, and carefully prepared. You instinctively understand and work with all the varying personalities, abilities and goals of your students. Your practical suggestions and confidence convince us that we can all express the music within, with some remarkable results.’
Margaret Moss
‘Louise has helped me reawaken my connection with music. Her intuitive style of teaching helped me find the courage to pick up my cello again. She not only loosened my rusty fingers but also gave me the confidence to be able to play in front of people. Louise is very understanding to the complexities of learning an instrument as an adult and she has great ways and ideas to keep students on track and self-motivated.’
Lia Titman
‘Louise’s contagious, joyous passion for music and her cello is completely inspiring. Her classes are just about the best thing I have ever done in my life. The opportunity to play with peers and realise that I’m not alone in my dreams to master the cello has given me great confidence.’
Annette Hughes