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Experienced cello teacher with over 10 years teaching experience. Doctorate candidate and Suzuki certified cello teacher.
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About Zora
Zora Yo is a dynamic cellist and dedicated educator, actively performing as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player. She has appeared at international festivals, including the Kirishima International Music Festival (Japan), the Aurora Chamber Music Festival (Sweden), and the Illinois Chamber Music Festival.
Deeply committed to teaching, Zora specializes in string pedagogy and is a certified Suzuki cello teacher. Her teaching experience includes working with university string programs, youth music programs, and students of a wide range of ages and levels throughout Illinois.
Zora holds an Artist Diploma from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she is currently a doctoral candidate (ABD). Her research focuses on integrating World Music Pedagogy and String Pedagogy in beginning cello group classes. She earned her master’s degree in cello performance from Louisiana State University.
Her primary mentors in cello performance include Denise Djokic, Daniel McDonough of the Jupiter String Quartet, and Dennis Parker. In recognition of her contributions to both the school and the community, Zora received the School of Music Cello Award at the University of Illinois for the 2023–2024 academic year.
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- All Levels
- English
- Mandarin
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Why Learn Cello with Zora?
-A teacher who listens: Zora listens carefully to each student’s needs and helps them develop a personalized path toward their musical goals.
-A professionally trained musician and educator: As a professional concert cellist, Zora brings extensive performance experience to her teaching. She also received formal training in music education during her bachelor’s degree and pursued further study in music education as a cognate during her DMA. She is a certified Suzuki cello teacher through Book 8.
-An experienced adjudicator: Zora has served as an adjudicator for numerous auditions and performances which gives her a strong understanding of what it takes to prepare successfully.
-A teacher who emphasizes understanding: Zora believes that clear steps, thoughtful practice, and a strong understanding of why we do things are essential to making meaningful progress.
-A motivating teacher for all ages: Whether you are a young beginner, an advancing student, or an adult returning to the cello, Zora creates a supportive and encouraging environment where students can stay motivated and enjoy making music.
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- $55
Pack rates
- 5h: $275
- 10h: $550
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Zora will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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- $55/h
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