Cello Lessons in Katy & Houston, TX
Music Academy of Texas offers private cello lessons for students ages 5 through adulthood at our Katy/Cinco Ranch and Houston/Cy-Fair campuses. From orchestral fundamentals to solo repertoire, our instructors build every lesson around your goals — no prior experience required.
Where you can hear the cello
The cello is obviously an important part of the symphony orchestra, but beyond that, there is also a very large body of chamber music relying on the cello. Moreover, the beautifully expressive sound of the instrument has inspired much musical literature that spotlights the amazing sound and capabilities of the cello, including cello solo concertos by 19th and 20th-century composers.
Since the second half of the 20th century, the cello has also found a place in popular music. Famous examples of the 1970s include the music of Electric Light Orchestra and Pink Floyd. More recently, bands like Kronos Quartet, The Lumineers, and Nirvana, among many others, embrace the cello’s wonderful sounds.
History of the Cello
Like violin and viola, the cello originated in 16th-century Italy. In the 1700s it began to spread to other northern European countries, and its size became standardized.
Cello sizes and types
Today, cellists can choose from a broad range of cello sizes. Standard size is referred to as “full size” or 4/4. In addition, cellos are available in 1/16, 1/10, ⅛, ¼, ½,¾, and ⅞ varieties. The scale length of a full-size cello is about 27.5 inches.
In addition to the wooden, acoustic cello, electric cellos are also available. These can be either acoustic cellos with pickups and amplifiers, or special electric cellos with bodies resembling that of acoustic cellos, or even with entirely different body types. As with the electric violin and viola, the advantage of the electric cello is that it can produce a large sound with the help of electric sound amplification.
Our Locations
Check out the Cello Lesson Program across our two Houston area Locations.
Music Academy of Texas @ Katy
25031 Westheimer Pkwy, Ste 300
Katy, TX 77494
Cy-Fair Music and Arts
7103 Glen Chase Ct.
Houston, TX 77095
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