Teaching
Biography
In addition to keeping a busy performance career, Molly is passionate about music education and pedagogy. Her students span a wide range of ages 6-82 and levels, beginning learner to professional performers coachings. She has held faculty positions at the Bloomingdale School of Music, Larchmont Music Academy, The St. Thomas Choir School, Luzerne Music Center, Interlochen Arts Camp (Teaching Fellowship), has taught as an adjunct cello instructor at SUNY Purchase, was a teaching artist with the InterSchool Orchestras, and was a chamber music coach for the New York State Summer School of the Arts – Orchestral Studies. She has given masterclasses and workshops at the Nelly Berman School of Music, Mannes Preperatory School, Chesapeake Youth Symphony, Artists of Tomorrow Jr. Summer Chamber Music Workshop, Amherst Regional High School Orchestra, Garrison Performing Arts School, and Savannah Arts Academy.
Student
Accolades
Molly’s students have performed solo and in chamber ensembles at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Merkin Hall. They have been admitted to the New York Youth Symphony, Manhattan School of Music Pre-College, the Interschool Orchestras Symphony, Interlochen Center for the Arts, NY All-State Orchestra, and Westchester Youth Orchestras. In addition to being leaders in their schools and youth orchestras, they have won the Luzerne Music Center Concerto Competitions, Elite Music Competition, New York Concert Festival International Competition, The Frank Sinatra School of the Arts Concerto Competition, and the Bloomingdale Chamber Music Competition. They have been accepted to music programs at Boston Conservatory, Berklee College of Music, NYU, Purchase College Conservatory of Music, the Queens College - Aaron Copland School of Music, and SUNY Fredonia.
Offerings
for Study
Cello Lessons:
In cello lessons, you can expect that I will meet you where you are in your musical journey, whether you are studying for enrichment and exploration, coming to it later in life, or looking to have that extra push for auditions and competitions. Lesson instruction will focus on healthy playing in mind and body, with a well rounded understanding of everything that makes the music happen. More specifically, we will build techniques, understanding the physics of sound production and body weight distribution, that will allow for relaxed and sustainable music making. It is important that the student understands the how and why of what they do, so these concepts, as well as the practice strategies, will be a central focus. Additionally, the fundamentals of musical structure: rhythm, intonation, phrasing, style, etc. will be integrated within the lessons as we work through pieces. Scales, arpeggios, finger agility, shifting, etudes, and standard repertoire are a part of that which we will concentrate on.
Chamber Music Lessons:
Chamber music is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in a collaborative, social setting with other like minded players. Be it in a cello ensemble (duo, trio, quartet, etc.), a string ensemble (string trio, string quartet, etc.), or piano ensemble (sonata duo, piano trio, etc.), the growth possibilities are endless. During class, I work with players to understand the strategies of rehearsing, including such topics as function and role, balance, tuning techniques, group phrasing, ensemble, group pulse, and communication. Depending on the level of the players, pieces may be chosen from the standard repertoire or will be an engaging arrangement.
Pricing
Hourly rate per one single lesson: $130
Available Package Deals:
Four Lesson Pack -- four lessons = $480 ($40 savings)
Eight Lesson Pack -- eight lessons = $880 ($160 savings)
Twelve Lesson Pack -- twelve lessons = $1200 ($360 savings)
*The lesson fee may be split amongst multiple players for chamber music
Payment Options:
Venmo, Zelle, Paypal, Cash or Check are accepted with receipts available upon request. Packages must be paid in full by the second lesson.
Financial Aid:
As a music educator, I believe that opportunity begins with exposure and accessibility, and align myself with organizations and patrons that support young musicians in need. To that end, I will ensure that anyone wishing to study and advance will have the means to do so. Please speak to me directly if you have any questions, requests, or concerns.
Cancellation Policy:
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy that can be used for either a reschedule or reimbursement. Rescheduling is possible for package deals, but you must be paid in full by the end of the second lesson.