About Nicola Kelly
Nicola Kelly
Music Teacher, Master
Location:
Bedford Hills ,
NY
Speaks:
English, Spanish
Instructs:
Cello, Music Theory, Piano, String Bass, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, Voice
Education:
SUNY New Paltz Bachelor in Music Performance
Longy School of Music Masters in Music Education
Licensure in both NY and Massachusetts
Performance Experience:
Violinist with the Firebird Pops
Violinist and Violist with the New England Film Orchestra
Pit Orchestra Violinist and Violist across the Tri-State
Teaching Experience:
I have experience teaching all styles of violin, viola, and voice. I also have experience teaching beginner to intermediate piano, ukulele, cello, and string bass.
Teaching Philosophy:
I follow the methodology of Shinchi Suzuki, Bornoff string series, and Sassmanshaus. I believe in making lessons fun, developmentally appropriate, and helpful for every student achieving their personal musical goals.
Ages Taught:
Ages 3 and up
Get to know Nicola Kelly
Nicola Kelly teaches beginner to advanced violin, viola, ukulele, and voice; beginner to intermediate cello and double bass; and beginner piano. Her structured, creative lessons develop healthy technique, musicality, sight-reading, theory, ensemble skills, and effective practice habits. Nicola teaches classical, jazz, pop, fiddle, rock, and improvisation while incorporating music students genuinely enjoy. She helps students build independence and prepare for recitals, NYSSMA festivals, honors ensembles, and auditioned programs. Nicola holds a bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance from SUNY New Paltz and a master’s degree in Music Education from Longy School of Music and has four years of teaching experience.
Nicola Kelly teaches at:
720 N Bedford Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
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