Cello tutor & more · Defford
Lucy
Cello Teacher- 17 years of experience
Hourly rate
£36/hr
Cello tutor & more · Defford
Cello Teacher- 17 years of experience
About
I teach the Cello alongside, working as a self-employed Stone Carver and Artist. I have been teaching the Cello since 2009. During this time I have taught all ages and abilities in Schools and privately. I come from a very musical background, both of my parents are Professional Classical Musicians and music has and always will be very important to me. To keep my playing up, I have played weekly in Rutland Ensemble and Rutland Cello Ensemble since 1997. I am based in Worcestershire.
I teach from home. I believe myself to be very conscientious, patient and personable in my teaching approach. Lessons are tailored to the Pupil's needs and desired outcomes. Some of my current pupils work towards exams and some of my pupils are playing for pleasure and personal achievement. If a pupil does want to work towards an Exam, I have contacts with an examination centre and an excellent accompanying pianist.
I have had many pupils over the years who have achieved excellent results. In addition to teaching, I carry out Cello repairs, anything from minor repairs, re-stringing and setups to full restorations. Instrument Hire, Sales and Repair are all available directly from me.
Instrument Hire is £90 for 4 months.
I have taught all ages and abilities privately since 2009.
I teach Cello Workshops from my home, members are my current pupils. I arrange the music to suit the ability of my pupils, so all abilities and ages are welcome to these. This is an informal group, taught from home that is designed to build the confidence of the pupil and help to develop technique, whilst learning in a fun and relaxed atmosphere amongst other Cellists.
Catmose College
I taught the cello part-time at this college in 2012.
Copthill Independent Day School
I have taught the cello part-time at this primary school. I have also taught a group recorder class and an after school storytelling class which included puppet making. 2009- 2011.
Southfield Community Primary School
I have taught the cello part-time at this primary school. 2011
Oakham C. of E. Primary School
I have taught the cello part-time at this primary school. 2011
Assistant Teacher in Beginners cello programme
In 2006-2008 I worked as an assistant teacher in a beginners cello programme for primary aged children in Rutland.
£36/hr · 3 subjects · 38 levels
Subjects & pricing
£36/hr
- Absolute Beginner, Grade 1-2, Grade 4-5, Grade 8, Early Beginner / Pre-Grade 1, Grade 3, Grade 6-7, Diploma & beyond
£36/hr
- Pre-school, KS1, KS2, KS3, Adult, Advanced Higher, IB, Pre-U, National 3, National 4, National 5, Higher, University, Postgraduate, BTEC Level 1, BTEC Level 2, BTEC, Scottish Nationals
- GCSE — AQA · CCEA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC
- IGCSE — Cambridge · Edexcel · OxfordAQA
- AS-level, A-level — AQA · CCEA · Edexcel · OCR · OxfordAQA · WJEC
- EPQ — AQA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC
- T-level — C&G · Edexcel · NCFE
- BTEC Level 3 — Edexcel
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- Foundation Degree Fine Art · Loughborough university · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2008 Loughborough university · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2008
Pre-degree
- GCSE Music Certificate checked · A · 2005 A · 2005 Certificate checked
- A-level Art · A · 2007 A · 2007
- A-level Textiles · B · 2007 B · 2007
Music grade or diploma
- Trinity Grade 8 Cello · Trinity · Merit · 2008 Trinity · Merit · 2008
Vocational / professional
- NVQ Level 3 Certificate checked · CAA · Competent · 2012 CAA · Competent · 2012 Certificate checked
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- Jun 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Stacey
Lucy is an excellent and inspiring tutor. I very much enjoy and benefit from our weekly online lessons and have made good progress as a beginner Cello player. Lucy is friendly, with a professional approach and a huge amount of knowledge about music and the instrument itself. The teaching is appropriately paced for me and Lucy is a very patient teacher, supporting and correcting any mistakes with practical advice. I would not hesitate to recommend Lucy to anyone wishing to learn an instrument.
Lucy replied
Thank you so much for the lovely review! I look forward to seeing you later today for our next lesson.
- Mar 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Lynn
I researched tutor profiles very carefully before approaching Lucy and I’m so happy I did. She’s enthusiastic and fun to work with whilst paying absolute attention to detail in every aspect of technique and genuinely wanting me to get the most from my cello and time with her. I can’t recommend highly enough.
Lucy replied
Thank you for your lovely feedback Lynn, I look forward to seeing you next week.
- Feb 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Tim
Lucy is great. Highly recommend her. Friendly and reliable. Explains everything really well. Great for online lessons.
Lucy replied
Thank you so much Tim. I look forward to seeing you next week!
- Aug 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Monty
So far, all my lesson's with Lucy have been brilliant. Thanks so much :D And keep up the good work! Monty
Lucy replied
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback Monty. See you at our next lesson
- Feb 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Sarah
Lucy is an excellent tutor; enthusiastic, patient and encouraging. My daughter is delighted with her lessons and there is real progress, and an audible difference, in the quality of her playing each week.
Lucy replied
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback Sarah, looking forward to seeing her next week!
- Oct 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Jane
Lucy has a good knowledge of Cello. She makes my son comfortable and she's friendly and helpful. Her notes are detailed and clear and we can see our son is on a solid path on his cello playing journey. Lucy was also open from day 1 to getting my son to examination levels which is very important to us.
Lucy replied
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Looking forward to seeing Theo at his lesson this week.
- Jul 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Lloyd
A lovey person and great teacher, very knowledgeable about the cello, patient with clear explainations in her teaching.
Lucy replied
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Lloyd. I look forward to our next lesson together this week.
- Jun 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Paul
I’m an absolute older novice student. Lucy has made learning to play, read music and understand my instrument an absolute pleasure. I’ve gone from fumbling with YouTube to simple notes but with an understanding I couldn’t get off videos. Lucy has provided access to excellent technical help, a lot of it in her own time, at a nice price which made my cello sound so much better. The lesson preparation and structure is well prepared and working very well. Don’t think I could have found a more helpful , better tutor without an awful lot of effort… if even at all. Highly recommend.
Lucy replied
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback Paul. So pleased you are happy with the repairs and setup works carried out by my Dad on your Cello. See you next week!
- May 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Jayne
So thankful I have found Lucy, she is a fantastic tutor; warm and friendly and puts you at ease; excellent knowledge and her instruction is crystal clear. Lucy is above and beyond any of my expectations.
Lucy replied
Thank you so much for the lovely review! Looking forward to seeing you next week
- Feb 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Jindra
Great teacher
Lucy replied
Thank you
- Jun 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Emese
Very pleased with my tutor. She is very enthusiastic and explains everything I have questions about. As a beginner I feel like I need this kind of support that Lucy is able to give. It' s not easy to learn an instrument as an adult beginner I would recommend my tutor to anybody in the same situation as I am.
Lucy replied
Thank you for the lovely feedback! I look forward to seeing you at your next lesson.
- Jun 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Pamela
Very friendly and patient with a complete beginner (8 year old). Lessons are well adapted to [contact details hidden — unlock to view] and very informative meaning that progress is already going well even after just a few lessons.
Lucy replied
Thank you for the lovely feedback, looking forward to seeing you both at the next online lesson.
- Jun 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Andrew
I am so pleased i have found Lucy for Cello lessons, i have now had 3 online lessons with Lucy which i am very pleased with, she teaches in a nice enthusiastic and knowledgeable manor, explaining things clearly so that you understand what she is trying to teach you, giving lots off support when needed.Lucy gives constructive written notes and music at the end off each lesson, which is very helpfull, helping you get the most out off your lessons.I always look forward to my next lesson.
Lucy replied
Thank you Andy. See you soon!
- Feb 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Joleen
Lucy was very warmly welcoming at my first meeting as an adult beginner. She put me at ease and immediately demonstrated her expertise by taking me through caring for my cello. She was able to inspect my cello and pointed out potential issues, so she is clearly fully trustworthy and knowledgeable. She packs a lot of practice and knowledge into our one-hour lessons and is really encouraging as well as challenging in a positive way. I've also been able to get great advice about cello accessories, services and doing grades and exams without any pressure at all. Lucy even writes notes for your lessons so you can look back on things discussed and put them into your own practice sessions. I'm very glad I found Lucy and recommend her as a very friendly and professional teacher!
Lucy replied
Thank you Joleen for such a lovely review. I look forward to seeing you at your lesson next week!
- Dec 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Yulia
It’s a pure joy having lessons with Lucy. She is very friendly and supportive, very accommodating and encouraging. I’m really enjoying my lessons.
Lucy replied
Thank you Yulia! Looking forward to seeing you next week!
- Apr 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Mohammed
Lucy is a great teacher for my son who is learning cello and is currently around Grade 3. He had been learning before but was demotivated and had stopped playing. Under Lucy's tutelage his interest has picked up again and he is now looking forward to his lessons. Lucy is very patient with him and encourages him while also teaching him some of the theory behind the music. Although at an early stage we are very pleased with the way that lessons are going - Lucy seems to be an excellent teacher.
Lucy replied
Thank you very much for this Mohammed! Your Son is a pleasure to teach.
- Aug 2018 ·imported from First Tutors
David
Lucy is a fantastic tutor and soon had my 9 year old daughter settled and at ease. Ella has already been practising her cello and trying to remember her music notes ready for her next lesson. Thank you so much.
Lucy replied
I’m thrilled she enjoyed her first lesson! I look forward to seeing you both next week! Thanks so much for the lovely feedback.
- Jun 2018 ·imported from First Tutors
Agnieszka
I am so happy that I found my perfect tutor. Lucy is such a great teacher, very patient, kind and can explain everything very clearly. I really looking forward for every lesson and thanks to Lucy I making quick progress and all that encouraging me and gives wings to do that extra step when I practicing. I really recommend Lucy as a tutor she has excellent knowledge and teaching skills and experience which is so important when you wanna do that "extra mile" and grow. I'm just a beginner but thanks to Lucy it's all looking so promising. Excellent tutor!!!
Lucy replied
Thank you Agnes! I look forward to seeing you next week!
- May 2018 ·imported from First Tutors
Barbara
Lovely tutor, makes good use of the hour and fits in a lot. Looking forward to my next lesson. Barbara
Lucy replied
Thank you :)
- Mar 2018 ·imported from First Tutors
Angie
I had my first lesson today, she is friendly, very patient and I am very happy. Thank you
Lucy replied
Thanks Angie! I look forward to seeing you next week.