Teaching

Evalyn operates from her home studio in Toowong.

For more information, contact Evalyn at evalyn.legried@gmail.com

UPDATE: I am unable to accept new students at this time as my studio hours are at capacity. If you would like to be considered for placement on my wait list*, please be in touch by the contact details listed on this post.

*Current wait period is approximately six months

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

WHAT I TEACH

I teach a fun, motivating curriculum individually tailored for each student. Syllabus elements are a combination of popular and widely successful methods such as Music Maestro’s ‘Encore on Strings’, Stephen Chin’s ‘My First Pieces’, ‘Sound Innovations’, ‘Essential Elements 2000’, Blackwell' & Blackwell’s ‘Cello Time’ series, and the Suzuki Talent Education Method.

Each piece is taught sequentially exploring relevant concepts, strategies, and skills. Studies also encompass cello technique, theory, aural training, and musicianship.

I teach ALL ages. I believe students are “rarely too young and never too old” (Suzuki). I am prepared to work with families towards formal examinations upon request.

HOW I TEACH

Through carefully chosen repertoire, students will be introduced to new concepts, strategies, and skills. Each piece of repertoire is chosen strategically to build on previously acquired knowledge in the style of a spiral curriculum.

These skills are then practised and developed through a vast collection of enjoyable and engaging pieces. This repertoire is chosen from a variety of genres including traditional classical methods, folk music, pop music, musicals, film & TV music, and jazz.

WHY I TEACH THE WAY I DO

Learning a musical instrument is an extremely enjoyable and fulfilling pursuit. Through music we can learn to live and love, to express ourselves and to build character. I believe everybody should have the opportunity to learn.

For these reasons I believe music lessons should be extremely fun and highly motivating. It is my personal goal that my students learning be thorough and rapid. After all, achievement is one of the best motivators of all!