Experienced tutor in Cello in San Francisco, Naomi offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

I had the pleasure of getting to know Naomi during graduate school, where we had many opportunities to collaborate. From the start, I was struck by how wonderful she was to work with—kind, thoughtful, and always bringing a sense of calm and positivity to every rehearsal.

Naomi brings that same spirit into her teaching. She is a humble and empathetic teacher who makes people feel truly seen. She is also a highly skilled cellist with 10+ years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels. I really appreciate the combination of technical expertise and emotional intelligence that she possesses. I think it’s one of the hallmarks of an excellent teacher.

I admire Naomi’s curiosity and commitment to growth as an educator. She’s always thoughtfully problem-solving and exploring new ways to help students grow. She brings creativity, playfulness, and joy into her lessons. I find her dedication to pedagogy truly inspiring.

I wholeheartedly recommend Naomi as a cello instructor. She is warm, down to earth, funny, and endlessly dedicated to both the cello and her students’ success.

Naomi’s teaching style is supportive, thoughtful, and tailored to each student’s individual needs and goals. She creates a warm, encouraging environment that makes lessons both productive and enjoyable. Naomi’s deep knowledge of cello technique and musicianship is matched by her patience and positivity. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow as a cellist in a kind and professional learning space.

I took lessons with Naomi during all four years of high school and she was amazing in helping me grow as a cellist. She was always so encouraging and made her lessons engaging and exciting! She did a fantastic job of training technique, working on improving my musical ear, and helping me expand my musical palate. I would highly recommend her as a teacher to anyone looking to refine their musical skill and technique!

Naomi is a wonderful cello teacher who I’ve been working with for the past six years. As an adult learning to play the cello, I appreciate her positive attitude, patience, and support. Naomi creates a warm and encouraging environment that has helped me grow in both confidence and skill. Her lessons are engaging and fun and consist of just the right blend of technique, musical expression, music theory, and ear training. I am pleased with my progress as a cellist and feel fortunate to have Naomi as my teacher. I highly recommend her for both adults and children wanting to learn to play the cello.