Cello lessons near me in Orange County

Orange County Cello Lessons
Study Cello with a concert artist, winner of International competitions and Russian-trained teacher in Orange County. Cello lessons for beginner and advanced cellists. Preparing for international competitions, local honor, school and community orchestras, IUSD Honor orchestra, Pacific Symphony Youth and Santiago Strings, and SYMF

Study Cello with
Feliks Volozhanin

Concert artist, winner of International competitions and Russian-trained teacher in Orange County, CA.

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“Vibrant musical energy!“
Antony Fogg, an Artistic Administrator of Boston Symphony

“...passionate performance...one of the most moving and exciting performances”
Southeastern News Release

“Feliks is an extremely hard-working and talented cellist. He has an exceptional ability to communicate and express his well thought out musical ideas.“
Karen Jung, SLU cello faculty

“...passionate nature“
Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s Maestro Jin Kim

“...charismatic and passionate performance”
Willis Delony, professor of piano and jazz studies of LSU

Orange county cello lessons cello teacher in a blue shirt holding cello and a bow

Russian born cellist, Feliks Volozhanin, began studying cello at the age of seven. At the age of twelve he became a laureate of Chelyabinsk State Youth Cello Competition and continued his studies at State Institute of Music in Moscow, Russia. Since moving to the United States, Mr. Volozhanin has won first prizes in many contests including the Elizabeth Harper Vaughn, the Rapides Symphony and the SLU Concerto Competitions, studying at Southeastern Louisiana University with Karen Jung. Feliks was a teaching assistant of professor Bongshin Ko at Cal State Fullerton and also served as a principal cellist of Cal State Fullerton Symphony and Cal State Fullerton Cello Choir.

Mr. Volozhanin has successfully performed as a recitalist, chamber musician and soloist with orchestras on two continents; his recent engagements include guitar/cello appearances in Austin, Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles and others, solos with the Rapides Symphony, the Symphony of the Mountains and the SLU Chamber Orchestra.
Volozhanin’s performances have been broadcast on television in the United States as well as in Russia.

Mr. Volozhanin has also studied with esteemed cellists Kirill Rodin, Tchaikovsky Competition Gold Medalist and professor of Moscow State Conservatory. His artistry is based on the deep understanding of musical fabric combined with truly individual approach of each piece. His goal is to deliver the highest quality music to audiences and high standards of instruction to students from all walks of life worldwide .
Mr. Volozhanin loves and truly enjoys teaching having over 15 years of experience both in Russia and in the US with outstanding results: 1/3rd of 2017 Irvine Elementary Honor Orchestra cello section were his students. His teaching philosophy is to share what he learned from a great Russian cello school: superb technique and expressive musical interpretation.

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Summer Camp 2019

Get ready for a new school year and master CELLO with a concert artist, winner of International competitions, and Russian trained teacher, Feliks Volozhanin.

July 8, Monday -July 12, Friday 
9:30AM-12:30PM


Concert: July 14 at 6PM
 4400 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine

Improve posture
Correct bowing techinque
Develop robust music reading skills
Learn efficient practicing routine 

Camp is open to all levels: beginner to advanced

Tuition and Fees: $300. Registration is required before June 13, 2019
Audition requirements: Student placement will depend on the student’s level during the audition. 

Cello Lessons

In my teaching, I focus on developing strong technical foundation, which is crucial to develop at a very early stage for a future success, and nurturing students’ creativity and natural musical talents. As an active concert musican, I understand challenges that students may face in learning cello and how inspiring can be a productive practicing! I don't teach how to play and be dependant on a teacher, but rather how to analyze and enhance your practicing patterns, listen to yourself, think, be creative and independant: everything that encompasses joy of playing music

I help my students to build up their resume for university applications: audition to honor orchestras, win competitions, pass CM and RCM tests. My students successfully compete at International and National competitions and are members of different orchestras including Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, All Southern California Elementary Honor, San Juan Capistrano and Irvine Honor Orchestras, Orange County Youth Symphony and others.

If you’re interested in your child taking music and cello seriously, developing an excellent technique, growing musically and learning how to express oneself through cello, schedule a consultation with me today

Tarantella by Squire, Michael Wu, cello

Reviews

My 11 year old son has been taking lessons at RSM for over a year. He had previously taken lessons with another teacher but progressed very slowly, and I could tell his interest was fading. A few lessons at RSM changed all of that. The lessons were adapted to my son's personality, and my son speaks to his instructor as both a friend as well as a mentor. I am amazed at the progress he has made in a short time.

Our 8-year old son has taken cello lessons with Feliks for the past year. He has progressed at a great pace, but most importantly, he loves and looks forward to his lessons. We've had difficulty in the past finding music teachers who were the right balance between great technique and positive, developmentally appropriate teaching for young children. Feliks has been the perfect teacher for our son. He's very understanding and interested in learning about what works best for our son

Feliks is an outstanding teacher. He really loves music and instills love of music in the kids he teaches. My daughter is 10 and has been learning cello with Feliks for the past 1 year. She loves him and loves the cello, thanks to Feliks. He doesn't look at the watch and teach. He works very hard with her. He inspires her to go above and beyond average. We are very grateful to have Feliks as our daughter's teacher. I wish him and the Russian School of Music all the best in the future.

I brougt my 6 years old daughter to the school a month ago. There we met Feliks, our instructor in cello. He is patient, kind, and knows how to deal with little ones. If you're looking for an excellent teacher - there he is! He brings all his great knowledge and experience to class to share love for music with his student.

My son has made so much progress during the short time he's been taking cello lessons here. Feliks is a wonderful teacher. He has so much patience and has made my son feel comfortable. My son is so impressed with how much he has already learned from Feliks. We are so happy we found the school.

Both my kids have taken cello lessons with Feliks and he is an excellent teacher. He has a true passion for music and teaching. He is a dedicated teacher and my kids love him! I highly recommend him for cello lessons and give him 5 stars!

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Address

12 Truman
Irvine, CA 92620
and
18011 Sky Park Cir. Ste A,
Irvine, CA 92614                     


Contacts

Email: info@irvinersm.com                    
Phone: (949)272-3366                    

About Orange County Cello Lessons

Cello instructions are available for students in Orange County, California, including Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Brea, Buena Park, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Coto de Caza, Crystal Cove, Cypress, Dana Point, Dove Canyon, El Toro, Foothill Ranch, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Midway City, Mission Viejo, Modjeska Canyon, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, North Tustin, Orange, Orange Park Acres, Placentia, Portola Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita, Robinson Ranch, Rossmoor, San Clemente, San Joaquin Hills, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Santiago Canyon, Seal Beach, Silverado Canyon, Stanton, Sunset Beach, Surfside, Talega, Trabuco Canyon, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, and Yorba Linda. 

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12 Truman,
Irvine, CA 92620                     


Contacts

Email: info@irvinersm.com                    
Phone: (949)272-3366