lauren mcshane

northwest cellist / teacher

Lauren McShane, Cello

Lauren McShane is a freelance cellist and teacher in Seattle. She performs regularly with Portland Cello Project, Seattle Rock Orchestra, and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra. In addition to performing, Lauren is passionate about teaching. She believes that curiosity should lead learning; and each student has a unique way of engaging with the world that can facilitate learning. She also believes music should be taught in a positive atmosphere, motivated by musical, emotional, and technical growth. She teaches a full private cello studio, alongside Holy Names Academy, Snoqualmie Strings, and is faculty at Icicle Creek Summer Symphony

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Lauren.m.mcshane AT gmail.com

STUDIO

West Seattle

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Private lessons

Lauren currently teaches beginning, intermediate, and advanced cello students of all ages. With 10 years of experience and a passion for helping students find the joy of playing cello, lessons focus on building technique, musicality, and performance, while also incorporating improvisation and creativity.

Lauren is currently accepting new students. Contact her at Lauren.m.mcshane@gmail.com to schedule an introduction.

Rates

Lauren offers a complimentary 30 minute introductory lesson. This lesson is used to teach the introductory elements of cello such as how to hold the cello, bow, and left hand. Musical and personal goals are also discussed. Come say hello!

Lessons are recommended on a weekly basis. Parents are welcome to sit in on lessons, and are encouraged to do so for elementary aged children.

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Concerts

august 31 - candle light series Bremerton: coldplay string quartet

September 28- Candlelight BREMERTON: Adele

october 26- candlelight bremerton: halloween

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studio handbook

Welcome cellists and families! Below are studio policies to help create a beneficial structure for student, teacher, and parent. Please read thoroughly. Thanks! The studio calendar can be found here.

Term dates and tuition

12 week/12 lesson Fall Term: September 8- December 1

fall 2024

30 minute lesson: $500

45 minute lesson: $740

60 minute lesson: $920

Group class October 19 & 20

December 8-December 15 Make up lesson week

term policies

We have switched over to a term schedule! This means each student receives 12 lessons per term, September-December. Creating a consistent cello environment helps create consistent cello playing, so students must make every effort to attend all lessons. Students are allowed 2 absences which will be fulfilled at the end of the term. Any further absences will not be credited to end of term and will not be reimbursed.

payment

Payment must be received by September 9th to guarantee a lesson time.

STUDENT PREPARATION AND PRACTICE

While studying cello can produce within us a sense of discipline, prepare us for an artistic career and improve our physical awareness, fundamentally music teaches and prepares us for life's lessons.

It is the goal of Lauren’s studio to foster discipline, teamwork and dedication to challenge all students to achieve their highest potential as an individual and ensemble member. Students are expected to have a consistent level of commitment to their lessons and ensemble classes. If there is an ongoing problem with attendance or preparation, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program.

Rescheduling lessons

Cellists are asked to reschedule a week in advance, or at least 24 hours before lesson time. Cellists may do so by either swapping with another student found on the studio calendar, or contacting Lauren via email about the open lesson time slots listed in the studio calendar page.

If neither of these options work, students are allowed 2 makeup lessons at the end of term.

If Lauren cancels a lesson due to illness or professional concerts, the lesson will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time.

planned absence

If cellists have planned vacations or long absences during term, be sure to talk to Lauren about prorating the term prior to start of term. Any other vacations or absences will be used towards the 2 make up lessons at end of term.