This is episode 34. Beethoven wrote a little Minuet. It has been learned by children the world over and is played quite a lot. (Maybe not as much as Für Elise however.)

Recently, a student surprised me with a performance of this  little dittie. I responded by arranging it for two cellos and subsequently recording it. After which the inspiration hit me. Playing only the solo and bass line of the piano accompaniment, seemed to me, to be a startling similarity between the Baroque music I have been playing recently. Not only that, but,  Beethoven did not write anything less than artistically and creatively of the highest quality.

Come along and discover with me and find appreciation for this "annoying" Minuet that we learned as children and quite possibly disliked, at least, until now. :)

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Lessons are based on the traditional method, but over the years I have been working out how to mentor students into a natural way of playing so as to give good-sounding results early on. In just the past year alone I have brought three total beginners up to late-beginner/early-intermediate territory in ease of playing and learning music on their own. (While also recognizing their own diligent practice!) 

I am quite proud of this fact since, for so many students (I am included in this group) starting to learn an instrument is unnatural, difficult, and almost a fearful type of "work". My aim has been to help students acquire tools so that practice at home continues what was learned during the lesson. As a private teacher, because there is generalIy only one HOUR per week together, I strive to guide my students into healthy, productive habits that last throughout their time alone with the Cello.

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