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Cello Lessons Manchester
Hello! I am Andrew Harsley and I'm a professional Cello teacher in Manchester. I offer high-quality Cello lessons in the Manchester area.
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Welcome to
Hello! I am Andrew Harsley and I'm a professional Cello teacher in Manchester. I offer high-quality Cello lessons in the Manchester area.
I am a professional performer and teacher, offering lessons to students of all ages and abilities in how to play the Cello.
I can teach you how to perform in any genre, however I specialise in Classical music having given numerous concerts as an orchestral player in Manchester, London and my home county of Norfolk.
Get in touch to book your first lesson with me today!
I believe all people should be able to feel the physical and emotional benefits of playing an instrument, this is why I offer lessons to students of all ages and abilities from 5+. It is never too early or late to start learning a musical instrument. The important part is that you just start.
I like to create a tailored lesson plan for each student, based on their goals and their favourite music. So you can learn to play the Cello while playing the music you love.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
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I am delighted to offer my lessons to students of all ages and abilities from 5+.
Learn how to hold the Cello and the bow correctly, and make a sound.
I am a freelance cellist based in Manchester. As a recent graduate of both Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester and the Royal College of Music in London, I am an experienced performer and have given solo recitals around the country. having recently made appearances with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester and Victoria Hall in Hanley, and given numerous concerts as an orchestral player in Manchester, London and my home county of Norfolk.
My recent achievements include reaching the final of the Royal Northern College of Music’s Sir John Barbirolli Prize for Cello, my 2017 performance of Elgar’s Cello Concerto with the Wymondham Symphony Orchestra and being featured in the Norfolk County Music Festival’s ‘Rising Stars’ concert.
I am a qualified music teacher, having achieved a First Class Bachelor of Music with Honors from the Royal College of Music in London. I am currently completing his Master’s Degree at the Royal Northern College of Music where I studies with Nicholas Trygstad, the Principal Cellist of the Halle Orchestra.
Learn how to play staccato, legato notes and how your favourite pieces are built.
Over the years I have worked with many different musicians and a variety of students, all of different ages and abilities. Through this, I can adapt my teaching to suit the preferred learning methods of each student for maximum progress and enjoyment.
I like to take a student focussed approach to my lessons. I will work with you to create a plan of lessons tailored to your individual goals and learning preferences, so we can tailor lessons to the way you learn best.
I pride myself on being a fun, relaxed but focussed teacher. I love to make my lessons engaging, fun and enjoyable while increasing technique and rapid progress in a short period of time.
Here are a few of my favourite shops in the area for a Cellist.
We are fortunate in Manchester to have a host of great Orchestral instrument stores in the area, here are a few of my favourite.
Alan Gregory Music is located on Xenon House, 10 School Ln, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6RD. At Alan Gregory Music & Musical Instruments they have catered for the needs of the musical community of the North West and beyond for over 40 years from their Retail Music Shop that was based in Fallowfield, Manchester.
Forsyth Music is located on 126 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2GR. Still owned and managed by the same family since being established in 1857 Forsyth fills its 15,000sq ft (1,500sq m) building in central Manchester with musical merchandise and restoration facilities. They have extensive Sales Departments for sheet music, classical & jazz recordings, acoustic pianos, digital pianos, guitars, orchestral instruments and all accessories.
Ayres Violins are located on 69-71 School Ln, Manchester M20 6WN. Ayres are an independent luthier crafting the finest Violins, Violas and Cellos in the UK. if you are looking for a dream instrument, this is the place to go.
I can help you achieve your musical potential. From playing your first note on the Cello to learning challenging pieces, performing live and in part of an Orchestra. Together we can create a plan of lessons for rapid progress in a short amount of time.
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Lessons are £30 for an hour of one-to-one tuition.
I am a mobile teacher, meaning I actually travel to the location of my students. This means the student doesn't have to worry about travel and can learn from the comfort of their own home. I can also offer online cello lessons.
I teach students of all ages and abilities from 5+.
I recommend all my students take lessons weekly for maximum progress in a short space of time, however, I am happy to accommodate fortnightly lessons.
At Cello Lessons Manchester I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel a lesson, please let me know at least 48 hours before the start time of our lesson, if a lesson is cancelled within 48 hours a full lesson price will be charged with no exceptions.
Get in touch to book your first lesson with me today.
