​Catherine Mikelson, Cello

"Where love is deep, much can be accomplished."
- Shinichi Suzuki

Catherine has over a decade of teaching experience using Suzuki and traditional methods.  She teaches students ages 4-18 and all levels, beginning to advanced. Catherine maintains a private studio in the Marriottsville, Sykesville and Eldersburg area.
 
Students of Catherine are praised for their technical set-up, musical maturity, beautiful tone, and their preparedness. They regularly win seats in the Howard County GT Orchestras and the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras.  

Catherine is committed to her own growth as a cellist and teacher, so she regularly participates in professional development and teacher training courses.  

Training Highlights:
Every Child Can, Suzuki Association of the Americas
Suzuki Cello Books 1-7, 2010-2015
Cello Pedagogy, Peabody Conservatory, 2012
Revisiting Suzuki Book 1, 2020, Avi Friedlander
Suzuki Book 2, 2021, Tanya Carey
Suzuki Book 3, 2021, Tanya Carey
Suzuki Books 4-6 Overview, 2021, Pam Devenport