Gifted communicator & balanced teaching method

As an adult beginner starting to learn the cello with no previous musical experience, Emily's informal and low key approach to instruction is a great confidence-builder. She is a gifted communicator who has impressive insight to the individual needs of both children and adults and their learning styles. Although Emily will work with the preferences of her students, she utilizes a set of core instruction principles integrating method, theory and musical progression that provide for a well-balanced development of cello technique and understanding of music theory. Emily invests significant energy and attention to developing her students and providing numerous opportunities for them to perform in a recital format in addition to different ensemble groupings such as cello choirs. In addition to Emily's impressive instruction technique she is an accomplished cellist and arranger and has provided highly sought coaching services for amateur chamber music groups in the Treasure Valley area. Emily is sorely missed by her Treasure Valley students, many of whom are continuing lessons virtually due to the quality of her instruction.

Aimee Shipman