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cello

The cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is a member of the violin family of music instruments, which also includes the violin, viola and the contrabass. A person who plays a cello is called a cellist. The cello is used as a solo instrument, in chamber music, in a string orchestra and as a member of the string section of an orchestra. It is the second largest bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra, the double bass being the largest. more from Wikipedia >

cello teachers


Piano TeachersDaniel Jumper cello teacherVictoria cello teacher at Chartlotte Academy of Music

cello FAQ

How old does my child need to be to start cello lessons?

At Charlotte Academy of Music, 5 1/2 years old is the youngest age that we start children in private cello lessons. Younger children may wish to begin with our Preludes early childhood program. Depending on the student’s age, the teacher may choose to use a traditional or Suzuki method of training. Victoria McLaughlin, Academy cello teacher, is a Certified Suzuki Instructor.

For children ages 3-5, we suggest our music readiness program, Preludes. In each Preludes class children learn about rhythmic notation, the piano keyboard, pitch and participate in various rhythmic and movement activities. Preludes provides a wonderful foundation for future viola or other instrument study!

Should cello students also take the Music Theory Lab?
All students ages 5 and older are encouraged to take our Music Theory Lab. Rhythmic and Pitch Notation, Dynamics, Rhythmic Counting, Key Signatures and many other important theory skills are covered in our lab curriculum. Our lab curriculum correlates with the NFMC Music Theory Examinations, and prepares our students for this important local event.
Do you offer an ensemble playing opportunities?
Yes! We have an excellent class, the Charlotte Academy Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of Connie Beach (MM). The class meets on Thursday evenings and regularly performs at Academy concerts and in the Charlotte area. Chamber Ensemble students need at least one year of private lesson experience to participate. Each student’s music is customized to reflect his/her current level of musical advancement.
Where do I purchase or rent a cello?
It is important that students are properly sized for their cello. Charlotte Academy of Music is pleased to recommend The Violin Shoppe for instruments and accessories. 2112 East 7th St. 704.373.0551

music research

Music Majors Most Likely Group to be Admitted to Medical School

Music majors are the most likely group of college grads to be admitted to medical school. Physician and biologist Lewis Thomas studied the undergraduate majors of medical school applicants. He found that 66% of music majors who applied to med school were admitted, the highest percentage of any group. For comparison, (44%) of biochemistry majors were admitted. Also, a study of 7,500 university students revealed that music majors scored the highest reading scores among all majors including English, biology, chemistry and math.


Sources: “The Comparative Academic Abilities of Students in Education and in Other Areas of a Multi-focus University”, Peter H. Wood, ERIC Document No. ED327480, “The Case for Music in the Schools”, Phi Delta Kappan, February, 1994

Music Students Score Higher on the SAT

High school music students score higher on SATs in both verbal and math than their peers. In 2001, SAT takers with coursework/experience in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal portion of the test and 41 points higher on the math portion than students with no coursework/experience in the arts.


Source: Profile of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board, compiled by Music Educators National Conference, 2001