Musicianship is the engine behind steady progress. In these focused sessions, students ages 5–18 develop note‑reading fluency, rhythm skills, ear training, and practical theory that translate directly to better tone, intonation, and ensemble playing on the cello. This offering can be standalone or paired with private or group lessons—in person or online.

Formats: 30 or 45 minutes (solo or add‑on) • Levels: brand new to advancing
Quick contact: 530‑400‑2136 • dcheninmoreno@gmail.com

What’s Included

• Sight‑reading labs (clefs, key signatures, finger patterns, common rhythms)
• Rhythm training (counting, subdivision, metronome skills, steady pulse)
• Ear training (intervals, tonal centers, matching pitch, melodic patterns)
• Practical theory (scales, chords, form, phrasing, dynamics on the page)
• Apply‑to‑cello time (connect staff to fingerboard, bowings, articulations)
• Weekly practice targets (tiny, age‑appropriate goals that actually stick)
• Parent notes so at‑home practice stays simple and calm

Curriculum Path (Placement by age & experience)

• Pre‑Reader (Ages 5–7): symbol recognition, simple rhythms, left/right, high/low, short play‑alongs
• Foundations (Ages 8–12): treble/bass familiarity, finger patterns, steady eighths/quarters/halves, key awareness
• Ensemble Growth (Ages 10–14): two‑part reading, dotted rhythms, accidentals, common time & cut time, entrances/endings
• Advancing (Ages 13–18): shifting‑aware reading, syncopation, compound meters, phrasing, dynamics, sight‑reading strategies

We’ll recommend a level after a short placement chat or trial.

Why Families Add Musicianship

• Faster progress on the cello: Students decode music with less hesitation
• Cleaner rhythm & entrances: More confidence in orchestra and chamber groups
• Better intonation & tone: Ear training supports what the hands are doing
• Less frustration at home: Clear targets remove guesswork from practice
• Audition readiness: Reliable sight‑reading and rhythm under light pressure

Who It’s Great For

• New readers who freeze at the page or lose place in the line
• School orchestra players needing rhythm/reading support
• Audition prep (youth ensembles, seating tests, festivals)
• Homeschool enrichment seeking structured music literacy

Materials & Setup

• Method & worksheets provided (printable or digital)
• Metronome/tuner app and a pencil at every session
• Online option: laptop/tablet, stable internet, camera angled to see hands & page

FAQs

• Does this replace cello lessons? No—it boosts them. It can be a short add‑on or a focused standalone block.
• Do we need a piano/keyboard? Helpful for ear training, but not required. We’ll adapt activities for cello only.
• Will younger students stay engaged? Yes—sessions use brief drills, call‑and‑response, and quick play‑along wins.
• How much at‑home time is needed? Most families do 5–10 minutes a day, tied to the week’s tiny goals.

Ready to Build Confident Reading and Rhythm?

Let’s start with a simple trial and placement.

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530‑400‑2136 • dcheninmoreno@gmail.com

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