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- Cello
Experienced tutor in Cello in Greeley, Carlyn offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
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About Carlyn
Carlyn Byrd is a professional cellist, collaborator, and private teacher from Florida. Currently, she is a second-year Master of Music student in cello performance at the University of Northern Colorado, where she studies with Dr. Romina Monsanto and serves as her graduate teaching assistant. Carlyn completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida in 2023, studying with David Bjella. At UNC, Carlyn has performed as principal cellist of the UNC Symphony Orchestra, is a founding member of the Artio Piano Trio, and has played in a wide range of ensembles, including the Spectrum Studio Orchestra and the Early Music Ensemble. She is part of the 2025–2026 cohort for UNC’s Certificate in College Teaching through the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. Carlyn has performed in masterclasses with Sonja Kraus, Nick Photinos, Natalie Helm, Susan Moses, and Blake Brasch. An avid orchestral and chamber musician, she has appeared with the Tampa Bay Symphony, Symphony of the Rockies, Beethoven Camerata, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Classern Quartet. Her festival appearances include the Philadelphia International Music Festival, the Summer Strings Academy for Girls, and the International Music Festival of the Adriatic. A committed collaborator and advocate for community engagement, Carlyn has contributed to school outreach initiatives as a sister of Sigma Alpha Iota – Zeta Tau. In 2019, she co-presented the program Music and Literature: Inspiration, Collaboration, and Cognition with Gregory Byrd at the Gulf Coast Teachers of Creative Writing Conference in Fairhope, Alabama. Carlyn is the recipient of the Helen Ellis Memorial Arts Scholarship, the Sigma Alpha Iota – Orlando Alumnae Scholarship, and the Sigma Alpha Iota Sword of Honor.
Music, at its core, is a human experience perceived differently by everyone. My teaching is focused on holistic and individual approaches. Individuality is a tool that allows for more personal and interactive learning. Collaboration between the student and the teacher is crucial, therefore, communication with the student, with a focus on intentional listening and awareness, is at the epicenter of my teaching. Seeing students where they are at has helped me to foster a positive dynamic in my lessons. The use of asking who, what, where, when and why allows students to connect the dots in a clear way between topics they are learning throughout their overall studies. By encouraging questions in all areas of music, creativity sparks and thoughts start to flow.
Due to individual backgrounds, I create a tailored approach to cater to the students' needs and goals. In one-on-one lessons, discussing interests, previous injuries, and making sure the instrument is working for the student is very important to me. Music is not a one size that fits all approach. Providing information and resources to students on how to move their body, identify tension, and how to build a healthy balance between work, school, and life is a core element of my collaboration with students. Developing a grounded and thorough understanding of fundamental concepts at the start creates a solid foundation for the students to build upon. Implementing various challenges in a healthy way creates the drive for students to improve as well as learning how to use mistakes as data instead of failure. I am focused on creating mindsets that are fit for life-long learning. I view the process of music making as one that is rooted in consistent habits that stem from explaining how to practice, perform, reflect and ask questions.
I started teaching in my youth orchestras and the schools I attended. As section leader for the ensembles I played in, I helped to give feedback, fingerings, bowings and general advice. Having teachers and orchestra directors who love what they do really contributed to my love for teaching music. Those teachers and music directors gave me opportunities to teach others and learn more about myself.
-Master of Music from the University of Northern Colorado, May 2026
-Bachelor of Music from the University of Central Florida , December 2023
-Associates in Arts, St. Petersburg College, 2020
-Taught at Ramblin Roads Music School in Trinity, FL and New World Music School in Orlando, Florida
-Taught sectionals at various schools.
-Attended multiple music festivals in the United States and Italy.
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For the first initial lesson, my main focus is for the student and I to get to know each other.. Knowing where a student is at in their studies and seeing if they have any material that they are already working on is very important. One big thing is knowing what the students goals are and what they would like to learn in their lessons. As a teacher, I see myself as a student and life-long learner as well. Being able to understand a student's learning styles helps me to cater lessons to the individual. My students teach me everyday.
I have worked with students of every age from five-year olds to older adults. I have also worked with students who have learning disabilities and chronic illness. Teaching is very rewarding for me.
Advice I would give to a student looking to hire a music teacher: Do not settle on one teacher, look around and have multiple lessons with several teachers to figure out which teaching style works best for you.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
-What goals do I have?
-What do I want to get out of lessons?
-Do I have time to practice and devote to my instrument?
-Is taking lessons something I individually want or something an outside influence wants?
Communication is key.
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Rates
Rate
- US$30
Pack prices
- 5h: US$150
- 10h: US$300
free lessons
The first free lesson with Carlyn will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- US$30/h
Details
- 30 minutes - $40
-45 minutes - $50
-1 hour - $60
Additional pricing per mile to travel to students homes.
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