Caroline Ferri Schiatti

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About

I'm a cellist with over 10 years of experience performing in youth, university, and professional orchestras across Brazil. I've had the privilege of playing with ensembles such as the NDO (Orchestra Development Center), ALMA Orchestra (Free Academy of Arts and Music), the University Philharmonic Orchestra of USP, and the Ribeirão Preto Symphony Orchestra.

As a chamber musician, I've performed with Ensemble Yvyrapurahei and a variety of duos, quartets, and quintets — an experience that deeply shaped the way I listen, collaborate, and teach.

My teaching experience spans private and group cello lessons for students from beginner to advanced level, early childhood music education (ages 0–6), and community music programs through USP Ribeirão Preto. I believe every stage of learning deserves the same care and attention — whether it's a child discovering sound for the first time or an advanced student refining their technique.

I've participated in prestigious festivals including Fiato al Brasile and the renowned Campos do Jordão Winter Festival, and attended masterclasses in Joinville, São João del-Rei, and Florianópolis. I studied under Professor Ladson Mendes and currently continue my development with Prof. Dr. André Micheletti.

If you're looking for a teacher who combines serious musical training with a warm, structured, and student-centered approach — I'd love to play a part in your musical journey.

Teaching Style

I teach using the Suzuki Method — a holistic approach that develops both technical skill and genuine musicianship. My lessons focus on building correct posture and bow technique from the very first class, while also training the ear, the body, and the musical intuition.

Every student — from complete beginners to advanced players — follows a structured but flexible path: we work on tone, coordination, and intonation before diving into repertoire, so that music-making always feels natural and expressive, never mechanical.

My goal is simple: that you leave every lesson feeling more confident, more musical, and more connected to your instrument.

Curriculum

Recommended Student Texts

  • Suzuki Cello School (Volumes 1–8) — Shinichi Suzuki
  • Schroeder Cello Method (100 Exercises) — Carl Schroeder
  • Essential Elements for Strings — Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie & Pamela Tellejohn Hayes
  • Thumb Position for Cello — Franz Simandl (for intermediate/advanced students)

Credentials & Affiliations

Credentials & Affiliations

  • Bachelor's Degree in Cello Performance — University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil
  • Former Member, Ribeirão Preto Symphony Orchestra — Ribeirão Preto, Brazil