Lessons

Welcome to Alameda Cello Academy, the Alameda music studio of Marcie Brown, former Cirque du Soleil cellist, symphony musician and educator. I have great students! We have lots of fun together exploring the paths towards creativity and musical expertise. Within this warm and nurturing environment, you will be encouraged to expand and grow artistically and musically. All ages and levels are welcome. Bring your instrument and I will supply the knowledge and the inspiration to get you moving towards musical fulfillment!

Private lessons in cello, piano, and violin are given once a week in my home studio. Rates are thirty five dollars for a half an hour, and sixty dollars for an hour. If you need to cancel, please contact me at least twenty four hours before your lesson, or you will be charged your regular lesson fee.

Fall lessons begin Monday, August 30th, 2010. Here is the updated schedule:

Monday

9:30 Rosie
3:30 Emma
4-5 Kieran and Noah

Tuesday

10:15 Katja
11-12 Renee
12-1 Sang
3:30 Maddie
4:00 Peach
4:30 Mabel
5:30 Ada

Saturday

9-10 Scarlett and Camille
10-11 Timothy
11:30 Andrew
12-1 Brenda

Sunday

9:30 Mayuu
10:00 Marina
10:30 Kalin
11:00 Mabel
11:30 Ethan
12-1 Jennifer

"I had so much fun learning cello from you. Thank you for being so positive and always encouraging."
--Barbie, an Alameda adult cello student and mother of two

"Thanks so much for hosting the recital, we loved hearing all the students. The boys were so proud, it gave them a real sense of accomplishment. I am so glad we found you! Thanks for being such a wonderful introduction to music for my boys."
--a Berkeley parent of one violin and one piano student

"Emma has been asking for a violin since she was two years old. Santa finally brought her one this year (when she was four) and she started lessons with Marcie in February. Emma loves playing her violin and she loves taking lessons with Marcie. In addition to being a great musician and music teacher, Marcie is really good at working with little girls!"
--Anne, Emma's mother

"Marcie uses Suzuki method and games, and she is wonderfully cheerful and upbeat throughout the lessons. My daughter loves her lessons, enjoys playing during the week, and seems to be making progress. Marcie is both skilled and patient, and she makes playing music an entirely fun experience--exactly what you want in a teacher for children. I absolutely recommend her as a teacher."
--An Alameda mom of a five year old cellist

"I've been taking weekly cello lessons from Marcie for three years now, and am very grateful for the progress I've made (it was a matter of weeks before my wife stopped wearing ear plugs during my practice). Many people are tentative about taking up classical string instruments as an adult, but Marcie facilitates continuous and significant improvements by being perceptive, insightful, patient, and encouraging. She challenges you without being intimidating, and instills in you the drive to improve for the sake of making better music. Thanks, Marcie!"
--Sang Kim, adult intermediate student

"If you are looking for your own personality with your cello, Marcie is the right teacher to help find it."
--Tim Burkhart, beginning adult student