Private cello studio

 
 
 

Since high school, Megan Johnson-Barnes has had a passion for teaching cello and helping her students fall in love with music. Incorporating Suzuki, Feuillard, Rick Mooney, Janos Starker, Popper and more, she believes in a well-rounded approach catering the lessons to each specific student’s learning style and level. Over the course of her professional career, she’s taught dozens of students ranging from age 8 to nearly 80.

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Currently, Mrs. Johnson-Barnes studio is in Mauldin, SC (just outside of Greenville, SC and Simpsonville, SC).

She expects regular, daily practice. Our lessons will consist of a small amount of regular music theory in addition to cello studies.


Studio Current Availability and Schedule (follows the Greenville County Schools Calendar)

**Current openings subject to change. Inquire directly regarding potential morning and early afternoon lesson times Tuesday/Thursday. Please inquire regarding potential morning lesson times. Availability shown in 45-minute blocks, as this is the most popular lesson length.

Studio is located in Mauldin, SC. At this time, all lessons will take place at the cello studio.


Tuesday: 

5-5:45pm 

5:45pm-6:30pm 


Wednesday: 

3:45pm-4:30pm 

5:15-6pm 

6-6:45pm


Thursday: 

3:45pm-4:30pm 

4:30-5:15pm 

5:15-6pm 

6-6:45pm


2024-2025 Pricing

Set Monthly Rate (flat rate taking into consideration school holidays)


Monthly Rate will be...

$150.00 through the school year for 30-minute weekly lesson

$187.50 through the school year for 45-minute weekly lesson 

$240 through the school year for 60-minute weekly lesson 


Summer Schedule (flexible!): 

Mrs. Johnson-Barnes offers to continue the above/monthly structure, with lessons each week aside from the first week of June. If you, like so many of us, have a bit of an erratic summer schedule but would like to continue your child’s/your studies, she offers lesson bundles for June and July. You can book multiple lessons a week and skip a week as necessary for vacations when booking the bundled packages.

30-Minute Lessons (6) through the Summer: $225.00

45-Minute Lessons (6) through the Summer: $285.00 

60-Minute Lessons (6) through the Summer: $360.00 

or

30-Minute Lessons (8) through the Summer: $300.00

45-Minute Lessons (8) through the Summer: $375.00

60-Minute Lessons (8) through the Summer: $480.00


The schedule from August-May will match Greenville County Schools: 

(4) lessons in August (beginning August 8/Thursday) 

(4) lessons in September 

(5) lessons in October 

(3) lessons in November (Fall Break & Thanksgiving) 

(3) lessons in December (no lessons Christmas week/first week of January) 

(4) lessons in January 

(4) lessons in February 

(3) lessons in March (Spring Break) 

If Tues/Wed lesson, (5) in April 

(4) in May/(5) in May if Thursday lesson 

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Required Materials... 


Cello (please inquire re: rentals if you need assistance)- we recommend Bernhardt House of Violins.

Books will depend on the students current level, but will include a method book, a Suzuki book, and a theory book at minimum.

Music Stand

Pencil (please bring to each lesson) 

Rock Stop- I recommend the strap like this.

Rosin

I will provide students with a practice/composition book at their first lesson.


Looking forward to hearing from you! Please schedule a consultation call if you have any additional questions. The call can be scheduled here.


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