Lessons

Teaching is a unique and acquired skill that takes time to develop. A teacher's mentoring in any given skill can entirely change the outcome of the pupil's skill. While many teachers may have one form of teaching, a pattern, process, or curriculum that they use for all their students, I prefer a different approach, one that supported me, and I believe can support just about anyone. I like to use a more adaptive curriculum, one that flexes with the individual needs and skills of the student. While I do use standard repertoire, technique building exercises, and activities proven to help grow the talent of an individual, these can ebb and flow in pacing, intensity, and length purely given the skill and needs of my pupils. I have your best growth and achievements at heart and I am here to support you. I would love to mentor you or your child in the cello.

Pricing & Lesson Info

Introductory Trial Lesson: FREE
- A one hour introductory trial lesson is used both for me to evaluate the student – looking at their skills and musicality, as well as getting a sense of their personality – along with the student evaluating me, since having a good overall connection is vital to good learning. Parents are invited to sit in on this lesson.

One Hour Lesson (Standard):
- One hour lessons (technically 55 minutes) are a typical and healthy length, allowing for plenty of individual piece work, along with exercises and technique-building activities to best support the student.

Two Hour Lesson:
- While this is less common and much more rigorous, it allows for huge growth in stamina, technique, and can really help if a student is preparing for an upcoming audition. With this time, I can hone in and work on many minute issues that we may not have had time to go over in a regular lesson. (Recommended for an older age.)
Pricing:
- Standard pricing for a one-hour lesson is $50 ($100 for two hours). Please feel free to contact Jonah at jonahch@pm.me with any questions, or schedule a free introductory lesson, during which more pricing-related questions can be discussed.
Pricing
- With hour-long lessons typically done weekly at a recurring time that works best for you or your child, payment is done weekly or monthly via PayPal or Venmo. Please feel free to reach out regarding any questions.

Online Lessons

All of Jonah's lessons are taught in an online format via Zoom. This method of teaching is incredibly prominent as a learning medium for classical instruments today due to it's freedom and flexibility. Student's gain access to learn and grow with personalized cello instruction, wherever you are. You'll be able to build your technique, develop your musicianship, and find your voice, all from the comfort of your home.

What to expect:
- During your first lesson, you'll be guided on how to setup your computer for optimal learning, such as setting up the camera placement, adjusting meeting settings, and how to ensure you have a strong connection.
- In a recurring weekly lesson schedule, you may be asked to record yourself playing beforehand so that proper feedback can be prepared prior to the lesson, allowing more time to focus on learning in the actual lesson.
- Lessons are a very friendly, conversational environment. There is no predetermined syllabus, as everyone learns in their own way and at their own pace. As such, each lesson with be conducted in a natural, adapting flow to best suit the needs and interests of the student.
- You'll have fun! Learning cello is a stress-free environment. There's no punishment for mistakes and no tests you'll have to take. You'll learn at your own pace, with a priority of maintaining both joy,as well as excellency.
What you'll need:
- All you need to have a lesson is a cello (which you can contact Jonah for assistance with if needed), a working computer capable of running Zoom, and a stable connection to WiFi to ensure a clear feed while on the call.
How does online learning work?
- Online learning is a fantastic way to have both flexibility, as well as great access to learning opportunities.
- While both in-person and online lessons have their pros and cons, when it comes to learning, generally anything can be taught in either format. Having taught via both mediums for years, Jonah has a wide array of techniques and practices that enable great learning, no matter the distance.