1. Cello Practice Coaching

• Provide feed back so that mistakes and bad habits will not be repeated during daily practice
• Guide the student to practice the hard part methodically
• Improve practice efficiency
• Make the practice session interesting and inspiring

Practice in the right way to make every practice counts!

Learn how to practice well is essential to the development and success of every music student. Repeating bad habits, lack of focused attention, and the inability to extract specific issues and deal with them efficiently: these are challenges that students face in the practice. A practice coach can help eliminate these destructive habits and improve the student’s ability to practice with maximum efficiency.

A good practice coach can be an invaluable part of a serious music student’s progress. We hope you’ll take advantage of this unique opportunity to dramatically improve the productivity of your practice time ! 

2. Private Cello Lessons

Lessons are tailored to student's unique learning needs, and repertoire remains flexible so that student is able to learn music which interests him/her. The teacher will ensure the student makes fast and steady progress for all skill levels.

Lazar

Lazar is an accomplished cellist who has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral principal throughout the United States and internationally. Currently pursuing his studies at The Juilliard School in New York City under the guidance of renowned cellist Professor Natasha Brofsky, Lazar has established himself as one of the most promising young cellists of his generation.

Before attending Juilliard, Lazar served as Principal Cellist of the Symphony Pro Musica under Mark Churchill and appeared frequently as Guest Principal Cellist with the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. He has also held leadership positions with the New England Conservatory (NEC) Youth Symphony and NEC Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, demonstrating exceptional musicianship from an early age.

A prize-winning performer, Lazar has earned top honors in numerous prestigious competitions, including First Prize and the Special Prize at the International New York Solo Competition, First Prize at the Concord Young Artist Competition, Grand Prize at the Fidelity Investments Young Artist Competition, First Prize at the NEC Solo Competition, and multiple victories at the AIMS Festival Concerto Competition.

As a soloist, Lazar has appeared with leading orchestras in performances of some of the cello repertoire's most celebrated works, including Elgar's Cello Concerto, Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto No. 1, Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme, Tchaikovsky's Pezzo Capriccioso, and Beethoven's Triple Concerto. His performances have taken him to renowned venues including Jordan Hall and to audiences across Italy, Spain, Israel, Mexico, and the United States.

An active chamber musician, Lazar has participated in some of the world's premier music festivals, including the Sitka International Cello Seminar, the Sarasota Music Festival, and the Manchester Music Festival, where he worked with distinguished artists such as Zuill Bailey and Philip Setzer.

In addition to performing, Lazar is a dedicated educator and mentor. He has served on the faculties of Vivace Music School and Onset School of Music, and was Manager of Youth Orchestras at the Brookline Music School, where he helped nurture the next generation of young musicians.

Having begun studying the cello at the age of five in a family of musicians, Lazar has developed a lifelong passion for the instrument's rich, resonant voice. Guided by distinguished teachers including Nancy Hair, Lluís Claret, Julie Albers, and Natasha Brofsky, he continues to build a career marked by artistic excellence, technical mastery, and a deep commitment to sharing music with audiences around the world.

 

 

 

 

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If the trial lesson doesn’t meet your expectations, we’ll gladly help you connect with another top-rated, highly qualified tutor—or issue a FULL refund.

Refund for Lesson Packages

You may cancel a lesson package with at least 24 hours' written notice before the next lesson. Completed lessons will be billed at the standard hourly rate, and the remaining balance will be refunded minus a 5% processing fee. The fee is waived if you keep the balance as credit on your TimeAfterSchool account for other lessons.

Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

• Standard Policy: Provide at least 24 hours' notice before the scheduled start time to cancel or reschedule a lesson free of charge. Cancellations or reschedules with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur the full lesson fee.

Adult Supervision

All tutoring sessions for students under 18 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult.