Cello Lessons
Cello Lessons in Gwinnett
Cello lessons at Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music are individually tailored for students of all ages and levels who love the rich tone of the cello. Teaching methods such as traditional, Suzuki, or a blend of both are utilized in cello lessons by our faculty to help you learn classical music, fun popular songs, or even your own improvisation. Beginning students start with the fundamentals of cello lessons, including proper technique in holding the cello, comfortable hand position, and holding the bow. Advanced students continue to progress in their cello lessons with gradually challenging exercises, correct intonation, position shifting, and phrasing while learning more significant repertoire. Cello lessons include theory, ear training, sight reading, technique, and history. LSSM provides comprehensive cello lessons and music education.
About the Cello
The violin or cello is the tenor voice in the string family. Although shaped like a violin, the cello is much larger and is held between the player’s knees. The popularity of cello lessons has especially risen in recent years due to the beautiful and rich sounds the cello can produce from its lowest to its highest notes. Like all the members of the violin family, the cello first emerged in Northern Italy in the first half of the 16th century in the workshops of famous instrument makers like Andrea Amati and Gasparo da Salo. The cello is primarily an orchestral and chamber music instrument, but it is also heard in jazz, folk, rock, and pop music as well. Famous classical cello players include Yo-Yo Ma, Jacqueline du Pre, Zara Nelsova, Johann Sebastian Paetsch, Mstislav Rostropovich, Janos Starker, and Maurice Gendron, to name just a few. Well-known jazz cello players include Oscar Pettiford, Harry Babasin, Dave Holland, Abdul Wadud, Ron Carter, and many others. Rock/pop bands that have used the cello include Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, ELO, Genesis, Pink Floyd, and Aerosmith.
Why choose us for cello lessons?
The Best Comprehensive Music Lessons in Gwinnett
Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music offers music lessons in voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, drums, percussion, mandolin, clarinet, flute, saxophone, Greek instruments, art lessons and early childhood music development classes round out the selection of experiences offered. Learn more about our music programs.
The Most Highly Qualified Teaching Faculty in Gwinnett County
Our faculty have instrument specific degrees from renowned universities or professional performance experience. In addition to their teaching credentials, our faculty is dedicated to tailoring music lessons to your interests by learning about your personal musical goals and helping you achieve them. Our instructors have warm personalities and are friendly, and patient.
Musician Owned and Operated
With over 54 years of musical experience, Mrs. Valencia Giles, professional pianist and flutist, musician, author, and composer brings her belief in the value of music education to the forefront of the LSSM mission. As director and owner, Mrs. Giles has assembled a team of professional musicians who share her passion and enthusiasm for quality music education. Learn more about our director here.
Most Awarded School in Gwinnett
Thanks to our teachers, parents, and students, we have received many awards for best musical instruction. Just to mention a few: The Best of Gwinnett 8 years in a row, Gwinnett’s Daily Readers Choice Awards in 2016 and 2017, Best of Suwanee in 2015 and 2016, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award and Semi-Finalist in 2016, Best of Thumbtack in 2015 and 2016, and winners of the Moxie Award for Outstanding Organization by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.
Modern State of the Art Facility
Centrally located in the heart of Lawrenceville and Suwanee. The Lawrenceville campus is at 1612 Collins Hill Road and the Suwanee location is at 345 Peachtree Industrial Blvd 30024. Our school is convenient to all areas of Gwinnett. Instead of waiting in a music retail store showroom, our clients enjoy a comfortable and professional parents lounge with free Wi-Fi, kids’ toys, and magazines. Spacious studio rooms are equipped with upright pianos and enhanced with weighted keyboards & technology for modern music lessons. Safety is our #1 priority; we have cameras in every room and observation windows for every classroom. Providing excellent music lessons since 2009 in the Lawrenceville, Suwanee, Dacula, Buford, Duluth, Hamilton Mill, Flowery Branch, and Snellville area year round.
Providing Excellence Since 2009 for Music Lessons in Lawrenceville and Suwanee, Georgia
Visit our testimonial page to see what our parents and students are saying. Every year, aspiring music teachers start their own studio, and a year or two later it’s closed. Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music has a proven track record of offering quality piano, guitar, voice/singing, violin, viola, cello, bass guitar, clarinet, flute, mandolin, ukulele, and art lessons in Gwinnett for the Lawrenceville, Suwanee, Dacula, Buford, Duluth, Hamilton Mill, and Flowery Branch area year round. See our testimonial page.
Excellent Student Achievement and Reward System
The “Star Music Masters” awards program developed by our Music Director Mrs. Giles, is exclusive to LSSM students only. The “Star Masters” achievement program increases students' engagement during lessons and progress provides great motivation for goal attainment. Each student will receive a trophy once a year based on their level.
The “Galaxy Music Program” (created by Music Director Mrs. Giles) is a fun, voluntary program for student lesson progress. Musicians receive their galaxy medal when they’ve reached eleven levels of performance and they are rewarded with a party. This program is exclusively for students of LSSM.
Funny Money (created by Music Director Mrs. Giles) is a fun game that inspires students to practice daily without the pressure. The more you practice, the more funny money you earn.
100 Days of Practice – This fun incentive program challenges our students to practice for 100 consecutive days. Students who practice for 100 consecutive days receive a medal at their pizza party! Students are able to celebrate together and make new friends!
Super Star Program - (for all ages) when participating in this program, students will be given a letter of outstanding achievement to present to their school or teacher.
Composer Circle- Students join the composer circle when they’ve written or arranged their own song. They receive a medal in the recitals and attend our fun pizza party to celebrate their success.
LSSM – Early Childhood Music Classes
The Music for Little Mozart’s program is a fun and exciting 45 minute group piano class for 4-6 year old’s that is written to provide appropriate piano instruction for young beginners while simultaneously developing listening skills. Our preschoolers really learn how to play the piano. See Little Mozart program.
Open 6 Days a Week for Today’s Busy Parents
Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music offers music lessons in piano, guitar, violin, viola, voice/singing, flute, cello, drums, clarinet, flute, art, Greek instruments and more! We are open six days a week to accommodate your busy schedule. Music lessons are billed monthly with no semester commitment.
Student Discount Vouchers
We are the only music school that consistently helps you save money on your books and supplies throughout the year. We also make it easy and convenient by offering music books and accessories in both locations. All of our current students receive a 10% student discount on all retail. If two siblings enroll, you will receive a 20% discount; three siblings, 30%; four siblings, 40%, and so on. These discounts will continue for the entire duration of your enrollment at LSSM. This is a great savings opportunity for any family!
Amazing Art Classes!
Every week our students are growing and increasing their skill level in their ability to create various styles of art. They are exploring the “Art for Fun” class that introduces them to many forms of art, or they are having a ball learning how to draw their favorite cartoons in our “Cartoon Art Class.” What versatility, to have one child taking piano and another child in the art class down the hall. What a wonderful way to save time and get all you need for your children in one wonderful location: the Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music. See our art program here.