"Katie is a dedicated, motivational and kind Suzuki teacher and person. She is organized and communicates well with parents/students and makes individual and group lessons fun and engaging"-Kellyn, student parent
"Katie is a deeply caring individual with beautiful character. She has a natural ability to listen and teach and works hard for her student’s success. She has an amazing ability to connect with her students and bring out the best in her students."
-Michelle, student parent
As a young cellist, Katie studied with pedagogue Sally Gross at the Western Springs School for Talent Education, who served as a major influence for her to pursue Suzuki training. Katie received her Master of Music in Suzuki Cello Pedagogy at the University of Denver under the tutelage of Carol Tarr, president of the Suzuki Association of Colorado and former board member for the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Katie currently runs an active private cello studio in Denver, CO, and also has the pleasure of serving as String Pedagogy Specialist and Teaching Artist for El Sistema Colorado, and a group class teacher for Denver Talent Education. Through these organizations, Katie hopes to bring quality cello instruction and music education to as many young people as possible, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Studio Information
With training in Suzuki Cello Pedagogy Books 1-10, I accept students ages 3 and up.
My teaching is influenced by the Suzuki philosophy of Every Child Can, asserting that musical enjoyment and excellence is available for every child (and human of any age!) through skill development, consistent exposure, and a positive learning environment. This means that when possible, the parent sits in on the student's lesson to take notes so that he or she can fill the role of "home teacher". Consistent exposure is accomplished through daily listening of the student's past/current/future repertoire, daily review of past repertoire, and participation in group class. For more information about the Suzuki Method, please visit the Suzuki Association of the Americas website.
Lessons cost:
$70/60 min
$55/45 min
$40/30 min
Group Lessons:
All students are encouraged to register for bi-weekly group lessons through Denver Talent Education (DTE). DTE is a cooperative of violin, viola, and cello Suzuki teachers with private studios across the Denver metro area who convene, along with their students, in a central location for Suzuki group classes throughout the school year. Program offerings include Suzuki group lessons, informal recitals, theory and note reading classes, orchestra, chamber music, and other special events. I currently teach Pre-Twinkle/Book 1 Cello.
Recitals:
Two recitals per school year (Winter and Spring) are open for participation to all students.
Suzuki Audio Downloads:
Suzuki recordings are available to purchase from Alfred Media, Amazon Music, and the iTunes Store. Once purchased, they can be played on a computer, phone, smart speaker, or smart TV from the respective online library or app.
LOCATIONS
Studio Currently Full
El Sistema Music Center
2980 Curtis St.
Denver, CO 80205
Monday-Thursday
*This studio is currently full, contact to join the waitlist
University Park United Methodist Church
2180 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80210
Friday
*This studio is currently full, contact to join the waitlist