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cellist | teacher | writer
Emily Allen is a cellist, teacher, and writer from Louisville, Kentucky. In 2019, Emily completed her master's degree in Cello Performance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying with Uri Vardi. Since 2019, she has continued her studies with Leonardo Altino.
Emily grew up in Kentucky and attended the University of Louisville. She received her BM in Cello Performance, studying with Paul York, and completed a minor in creative writing.
Since 2017, Emily has worked with cellists of all ages and backgrounds. Currently, she teaches fifth grade strings and middle school orchestra in the Madison Metropolitan School District, and maintains a private cello studio on Madison's south side. She has also played in the cello section of the La Crosse Symphony, Dubuque Symphony, and Madison Symphony Orchestra.
Emily lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her husband, pianist, and fellow bubble tea enthusiast, Eric Tran. Her students benefit from Eric's background as a composer and skill at writing the silliest pedagogical pieces. "The HAPPY ZONKEY" is a collection of some of their favorites.
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I offer weekly and twice-weekly lessons to students ages 6+. Lessons are scheduled at a regular time each week.
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I teach 30, 45, and 60 minute lessons. 30 minute lessons are great for beginners, but most students are ready for 45 minute lessons fairly quickly.
Lessons are taught in-person at my home.
Students must commit to consistent practicing at home. Additionally, students are expected to participate in our winter and spring studio recitals.
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10 Cello Studies in Second Position
The HAPPY ZONKEY
1. The HAPPY ZONKEY
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2. The Rumbling Rhino
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3. The Frolicking Goat
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4. Song of the Lonely Pony
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The HAPPY ZONKEY:
includes 10 progressive etudes, with shifts to basic second position. A piano part is included, with charming accompaniments playable by a teacher with basic piano proficiency
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1. The HAPPY ZONKEY
2. The Rumbling Rhino
3. The Frolicking Goat
4. Song of the Lonely Pony
5. The Crashing Monkeys
6. Go Go Gophers!
7. The Meditating Duck
8. The Rolling Hedgehog Etude
9. Leaping Llamas
10. The Lonely Pony Has the Best Birthday Party Ever and Is No Longer Lonely
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