Cello Lessons on Long Island, NY
Our Approach to Cello Lessons at Grace Music School
We fully acknowledge that each aspiring cellist is a unique individual. While it is true that everyone must begin in the same place, where you go from there is completely up to you. The flexible style of our instructors will foster your musical creativity, offering wisdom, and guiding your technique to levels of excellence. While the creative expression is strongly encouraged, we incorporate certain features across the board for all our students, especially in the beginning phases of instruction.
Experience the Grace Music School Difference
Get StartedCello Lessons Should Be Fun!
Don’t let size intimidate you! The cello, known for its rich tone, is one of the largest yet most gratifying instruments to learn. Our cello program at Grace Music School is founded on the basis of fun. We want all of our students to LOVE their cello lessons!
Our experienced instructors blend excellence in musical pedagogy with our focus on fun, helping you progress toward your goals. Whether you’re a beginning cellist or a seasoned professional, we want each lesson to bring you a smile and leave you eager to return for more.
We Emphasize Healthy Technique
Regardless of your level of proficiency, our skilled instructors will work with you to develop healthy technique. We’re as excited to teach strong fundamentals to beginners as we are to help experienced cellists further their relationship with the instrument. All students at Grace Music School will master the basics, including holding the cello and bow, generating beautiful tone, shifting, vibrato, and strong intonation.
Grace Music School focus on fundamentals is complemented by our emphasis on music literacy, including music theory, sight reading, and ear training. Students will be able to effortlessly translate this well-rounded education into musical maturity, moving quickly toward their goals while learning how to bring nuance and style to their personal performance.
We Care About Your Musical Interests & Goals
Take ownership of your own musical style and grow your talents at Grace Music School! Our dedicated instructors are committed to hearing your goals and helping you reach them. We pride ourselves on equipping each student with the tools they need to reach their fullest musical potential.
Creativity, self-discovery, and passion come to life at Grace Music School. Whether your goal is to pursue the cello professionally in an orchestra or as a soloist, or just to play for your own personal enjoyment, your cello teacher will support you throughout your musical journey.
Our Cello Teachers
Brit Schlude
Cello, Strings & Piano
As an educator, Brit Schlude (he/they), loves to build relationships that encourage progress and celebrate growth. Growing up he studied piano and cello and worked towards his goal of being an orchestra teacher.
Vincent Basileo
Strings, Guitar, Piano
Vincent Basileo is a music educator specializing in cello performance, as well as lessons in beginner-intermediate violin, viola, piano, guitar and music theory. A student of such acclaimed cellists as Maureen Hynes, Julian Langford, Arnold Choi and Lauren Posey.
Steven Madonia
Piano, Cello, Violin & Viola
Steven Madonia is a music educator who completed his undergraduate studies at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music and his graduate studies at SUNY University at Buffalo.
TJ Moran
Cello, Piano, Strings, Guitar
TJ Moran teaches orchestral strings, piano, and ukulele at Grace Music School, where he has been a member of the faculty since 2018. He served as principal cellist at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, New York, where he was a founding member of the Potsdam Trout Quintet and studied cello performance under Dr. Mathias Wexler
What you can expect
Together we explore student musical goals
We match students with one of our expert instructors.
Start attending lessons! Parents can receive progress reports each week.
We Offer Simple Pricing to Fit Your Schedule & Budget
Frequently Asked Questions
Get StartedWhat Will I Learn in My Cello Lessons?
Our cello teachers understand that every student is an individual, with personal musical needs and goals. We make it a priority to tailor lessons to the individual.
When you enroll, the first thing your teacher will do is ask about your favorite type of music. Together, student and teacher set goals to help accomplish musical aspirations. We love beginners, so even if you don’t know where to begin, we can help!
What Makes Cello Lessons at Grace Music School?
Grace Music School offers the best Cello lessons on Long Island in the Melville, Huntington, Northport areas by presenting repertoire and technique with fun and innovative methods.
Lessons are offered for both children and adults. Lessons are tailored to meet the needs of each individual student and include technique, ear training, sight reading, and music theory if desired.
Do I Have to Know How to Read Music?
No. All skill levels are welcome!
What Ages Do You Teach Cello?
Students can be as young as 7 years old. Our students love learning the fundamentals, as well as incorporating their favorite songs into their lessons. If you choose cello, violin or viola lessons at Grace Music School, you’ll find our incredible teachers have friendly personalities and love working with children, teens and adults!
So, What Are You Waiting For?
If you’re ready to jump into the world of the cello, we are excited to match you with a teacher that can get you started on your musical journey. Nothing will enable you to progress more effectively than a one-on-one partnership with an inspiring cello professional.
Let us help you explore and build your abilities in a setting that is comfortable for you. You never know how far you can go until you take that first step, get started today!
How Much Are Cello Lessons?
At Grace Music School, cello lesson pricing is based on lesson length. We have 30, 45 and 60 minute weekly lesson options, which range from $45 to $90 per lesson. The total cost for all lessons within a given month is billed on the 1st of the month.